Chances missed in a short-termist budget Letters: Despite Wednesday’s budget, massive public spending will still be needed to revive the UK economy, writes Colin Hines. Plus a letter from Bernie Evans The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2025
A new low: Trump’s approval rating negative with every major pollster for the first time Polls carried out by YouGov, Gallup, Ipsos, R.M.G. Research, Morning Consult and Quinnipiac all show that more U.S. citizens disapprove of Trump than approve The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025
On NATO’s eastern flank, Romania finds itself at the crux of European security In a geopolitical landscape shaped by the ongoing war in Ukraine, neighbouring Romania’s role in European defence highlights the broader challenges facing the EU and NATO. RFI spoke to Claudiu Nasui, a former Romanian economy minister and current member of parliament in the pro-European Save Romania Union party, about the… Radio France Internationale · Nov 27, 2025
A shackled economy, no long-term vision for growth — and no help for London Once again the capital did not get a single mention in the Chancellor’s speech Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025
Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2025
Will the budget save Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer? Experts give their views Rachel Reeves’s budget was seen as a “make or break” moment for the chancellor and the government, which is suffering from low approval ratings and rapidly fading public confidence. At the same time, threats of a leadership challenge and the impending May elections mean Keir Starmer has a tricky path… The Conversation · Nov 27, 2025
6 Money Mistakes to Avoid During Market Volatility When the economy gets shaky and headlines start warning about drops, crashes, or corrections, it is easy to make impulsive financial decisions. But market volatility does not have to derail your long-term plans. In fact, how you respond during unpredictable economic cycles often matters more than the volatility itself. Couples… Dinks Finance · Nov 27, 2025
K-shaped economy and 'collective holding of breath' about the AI bubble both appear in Fed’s temperature check The latest "Beige Book" describes a widening gap between America’s social classes, with “early signs of strain on middle-income consumers.” Fortune · Nov 27, 2025
US banks announce UK expansion in ‘commitment’ to economy post-Budget JP Morgan Chase has unveiled plans to build a new tower in London’s Canary Wharf. Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025
US banking giant to build new Canary Wharf headquarters Chancellor Rachel Reeves avoided imposing new taxes on the banking sector in her Budget The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2025
Subscription Burnout Hits Streaming Services 2025: Why Cancellations Are Rising Explore subscription burnout and streaming services 2025 trends. Understand why users cancel more subscriptions and how these shifts impact the evolving subscription economy. International Business Times · Nov 27, 2025
Keir Starmer says Labour ‘kept to our manifesto’ over budget tax rises PM seeks to rebuff claims government broke its promises while conceding budget ‘asked everybody to contribute’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2025
Fed Governor Stephen Miran Reportedly Says He Won't 'Inflict Real Harm' On The Economy Just To Prove A Point — Pushes For A Rate Cut Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran signaled his willingness to support the Fed’s decisions if it pursues another interest rate cut, instead of issuing another symbolic dissent as he has in the past. Benzinga · Nov 27, 2025
Elon Musk's South African Roots Contradict His 'Hard Truth' on Immigration Amid Trump Talent Push Billionaire Elon Musk's endorsement of a controversial 'hard truth' on immigration clashes with his South African roots and the US economy's need for skilled foreign talent. International Business Times UK · Nov 26, 2025
MarketBeat · Nov 26, 2025 Microsoft Stock Faces An AI-Driven Physics Problem Microsoft faces margin pressure from heavy AI spending, but long-term demand, new AI economics, and improving technicals support a bullish outlook
The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2025 Reeves’s tax-raising budget is crash-landing on an economy that is struggling for growth Bond vigilantes may be reassured but the jury is out for households and businesses
Benzinga · Nov 26, 2025 A 'Magnificent' Rally Raises Both Intrigue And Questions For Direxion's QQQU, QQQD ETFs On the surface, the headlines largely speak for themselves. In late October, the total market capitalization of the Magnificent Seven — a group of elite tech juggernauts — jumped past the $22.2 trillion level. Leading the surge was semiconductor giant Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA), which crossed the $5 trillion valuation mark…
GOBankingRates · Nov 26, 2025 I Asked ChatGPT What Would Happen to the Economy If Holiday Spending Dropped by 50% Nobody predicts that holiday spending will drop 50% -- or even anywhere close to that. But what would happen if the economy did experience such a decline?
Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2025 Live: Reeves asks ‘everyone to make contribution’ in Budget tax threshold freeze The OBR has apologised after the unprecedented early release of its economic and fiscal outlook document ahead of the Budget.
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025 Simon Harris responds to warning Ireland is budgeting ‘like there’s no tomorrow’ The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council (IFAC) issued the warning a week after Mr Harris became Finance Minister.
Benzinga · Nov 26, 2025 Scott Bessent Rejects 'AI Bubble' Fears, Cites Broadening CapEx, Manufacturing Growth Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday dismissed fears that the U.S. economy has become dangerously addicted to artificial intelligence (AI) spending, arguing instead that investment is poised to broaden into a wider industrial resurgence.
Euronews · Nov 26, 2025 EU should stop discussing and move forward with Ukraine reparations loan, Dombrovskis tells Euronews In an interview with Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today, European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity Valdis Dombrovskis said that the EU should stop discussing the options to finance Ukraine and proceed with using Russian frozen assets.
Benzinga · Nov 26, 2025 Dan Ives Drops His 'Top 10' Tech Stocks To Own 'In The AI Revolution' — Here Is The Full List Wedbush senior analyst Dan Ives has published his “Top 10” tech stocks he believes are best positioned to lead “the AI revolution,” outlining why each company stands out as artificial intelligence becomes the global economy’s defining growth driver.
Euronews · Nov 26, 2025 Europe Today: Valdis Dombrovskis, EU Commissioner for Economy, reacts to Ukraine's peace plan Tune in to Euronews' new daily live programme “Europe Today” at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we get you up to speed on everything happening across the continent.
Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2025 Rachel Reeves says public ‘angry at unfairness’ in economy ahead of Budget The Chancellor said the Government had started to see results in the past year.