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How Much Everything Cost in 1986 — From Rent to Gas Prices

1986 was a wild year. Madonna was ruling the charts, “Top Gun” had everyone screaming “I feel the need… the need for speed,” and shoulder pads were still somehow a thing. But beyond the pop culture nostalgia, the economy of the mid-80s had its own quirky charm. Things that seem…

Everybody Loves Your Money

How the UK’s dependency on cars slows down the economy

The UK government makes a lot of money from cars. It taxes car ownership, it taxes the fuel, and it is about to charge drivers of electric vehicles by the distance they travel.

The Conversation

Washington Brings Together Business and Technology Leaders to Highlight Practical Solutions Shaping the U.S. Economy in 2025-2026

On December 4, Washington, D.C. hosts an annual gathering of entrepreneurs, technologists, and industry leaders who work on practical solutions to strengthen the U.S. economy and infrastructure. The focus of the event is on projects that deliver measurable public value, including modernizing logistics, improving safety, reducing infrastructure pressure, and expanding…

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Things to Think About Thursday

Most of the talk early Thursday morning has to do with the US labor market following Wednesday's weak ADP number for November.

Barchart

Scoop: Trump plots a travel blitz to tout his economy

He wants to push back against attacks over his handling of cost-of-living issues — and some voters' dim view of his efforts.

Axios

Gen Z loses faith in America

Financial insecurity, political polarization and AI are eroding Gen Z's faith in public institutions and the economy.

Axios

Main Street bust threatens the entire economy

The economic fortunes of mom-and-pop businesses are diverging from their larger counterparts.

Axios

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Scotland’s first Center Parcs gets planning approval go-ahead

The major new development is said to be ‘transformational’ for the Borders economy

The Independent UK

I drove the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid for a week — here's the winner

I put the 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid and 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid to the test to see which affordable hybrid SUV is the better option.

Tom’s Guide

Gavin Newsom Slams Trump For Letting China Dominate EVs — Criticizes CAFE Rollback Which Will 'Poison' Air: 'We'll Fight Tooth And Nail…'

California Governor Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) has slammed the Trump administration for letting China race ahead of the U.S. in the electric vehicles and clean energy sectors.

Benzinga

Ford CEO Jim Farley Hails Trump's CAFE Rollback, Reaffirms Investment In US-Made Cars—Sean Duffy Says Decision Will Save $109 Billion For Americans

Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) CEO Jim Farley has reaffirmed the automaker's commitment to building more affordable cars as President Donald Trump scaled back Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) norms.

Benzinga

10 Bold Market Calls For 2026 From Bank Of America: AI Boom, Strong GDP, Lower Yields

Bank of America Global Research expects the global economy to enter 2026 with more momentum than investors anticipate, calling for stronger U.S. and China growth, continued AI-driven investment, and a shift in market leadership.

Benzinga

AI Isn't Just Replacing Workers. It Is Also Making College Degrees Less Valuable And Can Leave Recent Graduates With 'Long-Lasting Scars For Decades'

Artificial intelligence has been replacing workers, and that can make colleges less valuable. CNBC detailed in a video released on YouTube that covers how AI is impacting recent graduates and how it can affect the economy.

Benzinga

Once again, Vladimir Putin indicates he wants the war in Europe to go on

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: By entertaining a Ukrainian peace deal whose miserable terms not even a desperate US president could accept – before then promptly abandoning it – Moscow is stalling for time. The coalition of the willing must put more pressure on the faltering Russian economy

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Roll Call

Trump announces rollback of fuel economy standards - Roll Call

Congressional Republicans and most automakers have argued standards implemented under Biden were too restrictive on the industry.

The Independent UK

Trump announces plans to weaken regulations on fuel efficiency for cars

The president announced the plans Wednesday and was joined by the heads of three major U.S. automakers: Ford, Stellantis, and GM

Axios

Trump's new lower fuel-economy rules will make cars cheaper, White House says

It's the latest in a series of rollbacks of Biden-era policies by the administration.

Axios

Early holiday shopping reflects the economy: Fine, with potential cracks

The question now becomes whether the consumer is done shopping for the season.

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Evening Standard

Planning for any future pandemic must include impact on economy – Diane Dodds

The former Stormont economy minister made the comments to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

AAP

Splurging shoppers push economy over speed limit

The sharpest rise in household spending in 21 months suggests the economy is continuing to grow in strength, heightening Reserve Bank fears about inflation.

Benzinga

Services Sector Shows Robust Growth — But Prices Are Still Way Too Hot

The crucial U.S. services sector maintained its expansion in November, according to two key survey reports, reinforcing the economy's surprising resilience in the fourth quarter.

InsideEVs

The White House Has A New Enemy: Fuel Economy

Plus, we discuss electric vehicle sales in November and why South Korea is stressed about Tesla's Full-Self Driving software.

The Conversation

Expensive data and poor internet access: South Africa fails to measure up against Brazil

Emerging middle-power countries like South Africa, India and Brazil face growing inequalities. At the same time, everyday lives are becoming more and more digital – from paying bills and reading news to contacting companies and services. Ways need to be found to include everyone in the online world, regardless of…

The Guardian - AU

There are two big drivers of Australia’s economic growth – but shape matters as much as size

Income from rooftop solar panels and investment in data centres are helping to power the economy, which leads us to the question: is all growth good?

The Independent UK

Researchers slightly lower study's estimate of drop in global income due to climate change

Researchers who examined climate change’s potential effect on the global economy say data errors led them to slightly overstate an expected drop in income over the next 25 years

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