The Latest Breaking News from Economy

Hollywood ending unlikely for Jeremy Hunt, with progress on economy slow

Chancellor is upbeat but there is little chance of autumn statement changing voter perceptions of Tory plan

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2023

Unions tell Tata Steel UK steelmaking is at risk if blast furnaces closed

Union leaders make last-ditch attempt to avert job cuts and massive hit to local economy in south Wales

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2023

Populist challenges economy minister in Argentina's presidential runoff

Voters in Argentina were heading to the polls Sunday in a presidential runoff election that will determine whether South America’s second-largest economy will take a rightward shift.

France 24 · Nov 19, 2023

Robbie Williams and his wife reveal their children fly economy while they sit in first class

No move to expensive seats ‘until they can pay to put themselves in a different part of the plane’, says Ayda Field

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2023

Robbie Williams' wife shares controversial rule she hopes will keep their kids grounded - but she’s worried it makes them seem like bad parents

What would you do in this situation?

GoodToKnow · Nov 18, 2023

Establishment insider or political provocateur? Argentina faces stark presidential choice

Amid skyrocketing poverty and inflation, Argentinians face a stark choice on Sunday between two wildly different presidential candidates. Libertarian Javier Milei has led a disruptive campaign that has galvanised voters and won support from a faction of the traditional far-right. But a shock first-round victory for current Economy Minister Sergio…

France 24 · Nov 17, 2023

Argentina to vote in crucial presidential elections amid mounting economic woes

Nicolas, a 20-year-old student in Buenos Aires, faces an economic crisis reflected in 143% inflation & increased poverty. Javier Milei, an economist advocating tax cuts & dollarisation, is in a runoff against the Minister of Economy. People are deprived of basic needs & must be resourceful to survive. Lionel Vargas…

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

State of the economy — temper the euphoria

If official spokespersons enlarged the frame of economic assessment, a few stark facts come into focus

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

Jeremy Hunt says tax cuts for businesses a ‘priority’ as he hints at benefits squeeze

Chancellor says businesses take ‘priority’ ahead of autumn statement

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2023

What are Lumber Futures Telling Us About the Economy?

After declining from August through October 2023, physical lumber futures found a bottom and turned higher. Lumber is a thinly traded futures market but a critical economic indicator. The recent rise in lumber prices could signal an overall rally in commodity prices on the horizon.

Barchart · Nov 17, 2023