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Consumer sentiment increased in June for the first time in six months, the latest sign that Americans’ views of the economy have improved as inflation has stayed tame and the Trump administration has reached a truce in its trade fight with China

It’s easy to blame external circumstances for financial hardship, such as low wages, high rent, and inflation. But for some, the biggest obstacle to wealth isn’t the economy. It’s themselves. Many people unknowingly engage in self-sabotaging behaviors that keep them broke. It’s not because they want to be poor, but…

YOUR VIEWS: Our community overwhelmingly believes that to tackle the UK’s economic challenges fairly, the wealthy must pay their share through higher taxes and reforms, while calling on the government to move beyond austerity and provide clear, responsible funding plans

A new $140 million biosecurity package has been announced in an attempt to protect a sector that is delivering $20 billion to the economy each year.

In James Joyce’s Ulysses, the city’s most famous fictional resident was as frustrated by its transport links in 1904 as many of us are today, says professor of political economy Dermot Hodson

As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers turn their attention to improving productivity growth across the economy, it will be interesting to see what the business community brings to a planned summit in August.

The carry-on drama unfolded after travel blogger JT Genter moved a flight attendant’s bag on a flight from New York City to Heathrow

The UK economy fell at a faster pace than expected in April, numbers on Thursday showed, as services output slumped.

The UK government’s spending review has set out its priorities for the next three years. But behind the rhetoric about boosting growth lies growing concern about small businesses being locked out of the wider UK economy. Government funding and regulation are increasingly out of step with the reality of micro-enterprises…

Investors turn away from weakening US economy and erratic policy after Trump repeats tariff threats

Jamie Dimon says there’s no point looking at consumer sentiment for a hint on the economy. Analysts will have to wait for the real data to trickle through.