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An Oregon city hoped Google would save its economy. Years later, some residents call the tech giant 'Voldemort'

Google's tax dollars and jobs have boosted The Dalles. But the company’s insistence on secrecy is making residents uneasy.

Fortune · Jun 6, 2023

FTSE 100 Live: US regulator continues to crack down on crypto; FTSE closes at 7628 after late-day climb

Worries over interest rate hikes into an already slowing global economy today held back blue-chip stocks and left oil prices lower.

Evening Standard · Jun 6, 2023

Futures are Signaling a Muted Open for Wall Street as Investors Weigh Economic Outlook

June S&P 500 futures (ESM23) are down -0.08%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM23) are down -0.06% this morning after three major U.S. benchmark indices finished the regular session lower as weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data stoked investor concerns about the health of the economy.

Barchart · Jun 6, 2023

Castle Douglas swimming pool refurbishment comes with £1.4 million price tag

Members of the council's economy and resources committee will be asked to approve allocating funds to the scheme over the next three years

Daily Record · Jun 6, 2023

Why Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe wants to damage the economy further

Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe and his board have pushed up interest rates yet again – for the twelfth time in 14 months – because they want to damage the economy further.

The Conversation · Jun 6, 2023

Irish politician and aide enjoy lavish business class flight to Brazil with whopping price tag

The Irish Mirror revealed last month that of eight ministers who flew business class for Paddy’s Day trips, four were junior ministers.

Irish Mirror · Jun 6, 2023

Stock market today: Asian stocks mixed after Wall St retreats on concern economy weakening

Asian stock markets are mixed after Wall Street fell on concern the U.S. economy may be weakening following a report that showed growth in service industries slowing

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023

Old is gold: Can ageing spark a surprise economic boom?

Health, tech and saved wealth could turn an ageing workforce from an economic challenge into an advantage, say experts.

Al Jazeera · Jun 6, 2023

Why the right have got it all wrong about Adam Smith, one of Scotland's finest minds

We do not know the exact date of his birth but yesterday marked the 300th anniversary of the baptism of Adam Smith, the Kirkcaldy-born father of…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2023

Years of Tory economic mismanagement has cost Scotland £8.5bn, claims Labour

Research suggests Scotland’s economy would be £8.5bn bigger had it grown since 2010 as it did under the last Labour government.

Daily Record · Jun 6, 2023