Trump's big con is a flop Trump's only legislative accomplishment was a massive tax cut for the rich — and the results are now in Salon · Mar 6, 2024
Australia’s economy has slowed to a halt. It’s time for the Reserve Bank to take its foot off the brake The country ended 2023 teetering on the brink of recession, with essentially only population growth keeping things going The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2024
Taking on junk fees is popular. But can it win Biden more voters? President Biden is expected to highlight his push to cap junk fees in his State of the Union address, for a second year in a row. It's a theme he plans to take on the campaign trail. WEKU · Mar 6, 2024
Budget in five charts: what will underpin Jeremy Hunt’s statement? Falling inflation and so-called fiscal headroom will guide a chancellor keen to heed calls from Tories for tax cuts The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2024
Australian shares edge higher as GDP shows growth slows The ASX200 finished 0.1 per cent higher even as official data showed the Australian economy slowed further in the fourth quarter. AAP · Mar 6, 2024
GDP figures show Australia’s economy grew by just 0.2% in the December quarter Treasurer Jim Chalmers had been preparing the public for ‘quite weak’ economic growth at the end of 2023 as interest rate rises hit home The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2024
Will AI Make Law Productive? This is my third and final installment summarizing the arguments in my draft article The Cost of Justice at the Dawn of AI. In the first, I reviewed Baumol's cost disease's implications for the legal sector. Baumol recognized that if the productivity of any sector improved less than the productivity… Reason · Mar 5, 2024
West Virginia treasurer sends letter to financial institutions over ESG practices Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics. Ballotpedia · Mar 5, 2024
Analyzing The 2024 Presidential Landscape: Trump's Surge, Biden's Challenges And Third-Party Dynamics Trump's resurgence in recent polls challenges Biden amid economic worries and concerns over democracy, adding uncertainty to the 2024 presidential race. International Business Times · Mar 5, 2024
Czech Central Bank Plans Gradual Easing, Holub Czech central bank advocates gradual easing of monetary policy to support economy amidst COVID-19 concerns. Top News · Mar 5, 2024
Japan Sees Positive Wage Momentum, Senior Official Reports Japan's economy sees promising wage momentum, hinting at growth and stability. Positive shift in wages could boost spending power and economic activity. Top News · Mar 5, 2024
U.S. Economy Boosts Dollar, Bears Retreat Analysis shows U.S. dollar's surge in strength due to robust economy, impacting forex market sentiment. Top News · Mar 5, 2024
Market Reacts To China's 2024 Economic Targets China's 2024 economic targets and market reactions analyzed. Impact on global economy assessed. Top News · Mar 5, 2024
EU unveils €1.5 billion defence programme as Ukraine war persists The European Commission has announced an unprecedented defence package for the EU to boost its arms industry, allowing the bloc to shift to "war economy mode" in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Radio France Internationale · Mar 5, 2024
Top News · Mar 5, 2024 Australia's Q4 Current Account Surplus Surges, Reducing Recession Risk Australia's economy receives a boost with a surge in current account surplus, offering hope for recovery and growth amidst global uncertainties.
Top News · Mar 5, 2024 Mexican Inflation Expected To Decrease In February Learn about the expected deceleration of Mexican inflation in February and its positive impact on the economy.
AAP · Mar 5, 2024 Economy hit by 'dastardly duo' of rates and inflation Australia's economy grew very little last quarter but the result was broadly in line with forecasts and unlikely to change the outlook for interest rates.
Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2024 HS2 Euston Station regeneration could add £41billion to economy, says report The future of the mainline station is at ‘critical juncture’, says council leader
France 24 · Mar 5, 2024 China's economic roadmap for 2024 aims for steady growth, healthy inflation At the opening of the National People's Congress in Beijing this Tuesday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang outlined the government's major objectives for the economy in 2024. In this edition of Business Daily, we take a look at what Beijing is seeking to achieve this year and at the challenges posed…
The Guardian - US · Mar 5, 2024 From the economy to the climate crisis: key issues in the 2024 US election Much is at stake as Republicans and Democrats vote in the Super Tuesday primaries, and a Biden and Trump rematch looms
International Business Times · Mar 5, 2024 Beyond Magnificent Seven: Linde, A Stock For A Soft And A Hard Landing Economy Linde is a large player in its markets, especially in the industrial gas market, where the merger with Praxair gave the company a scale advantage over the competition.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2024 Grid expectations: how upgrading the UK’s energy system will touch your life The most ambitious upgrade to the UK’s electricity grid in generations is under way – and it will have an impact on all of us
International Business Times · Mar 5, 2024 China's Economic Woes Far From Over, Despite Optimistic Growth Goal Beijing's leadership on Tuesday laid out an objective of "around five percent" gross domestic product (GDP) growth this year -- a dream of many developed Western nations but for China a far cry from the breakneck expansion that powered its rise.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2024 Jeremy Hunt ‘to cut national insurance and freeze fuel duty’ in budget; bitcoin hits record high over $69,000 – as it happened Reports that chancellor will cut national insurance by a further two percentage points tomorrow, as UK private sector growth rises
The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2024 UK spends least among major European economies on low-carbon energy policy, study shows Britain spent about £26.2bn in three years on low-carbon measures, less than Italy, Germany, France and Spain, Greenpeace finds