Boost UK defence spending to win Trump’s support, former navy chief urges Starmer Lord West says Republican victory is chance to show Britain is willing to prioritise military by allocating 3% of GDP The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2024
‘Budget emperor has no clothes’ says shadow minister as MPs continue debate The final day of debate on Labour’s first Budget in 14 years is taking place in the Commons. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2024
Asia braces for disruption to alliances, trade after Trump’s victory Following decisive election win, Trump is expected to pursue more aggressive version of his ‘America first’ vision. Al Jazeera · Nov 6, 2024
Extreme weather has already cost vulnerable island nations $141 billion – or about $2,000 per person Two years ago, when the curtain fell on the COP27 summit in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, developing nations on the frontline of climate change had something meaningful to celebrate. The Conversation · Nov 6, 2024
The Internet's Defenders Are Running Out of Money—And We're All at Risk Small businesses represent 43.5% of the American GDP. These underdogs employ 61.6 million people and provide critical products and services to communities across the nation. International Business Times · Nov 5, 2024
US Election 2024: How does the US measure up to the rest of the world? The US has the largest economy in the world, the highest healthcare costs and the biggest military budget. Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2024
Russia fines Google $2.5 decillion for YouTube bans—eclipsing global GDP It would take more than 33 quintillion years for Google to pay Russia based on its annual profits last year. Fortune · Oct 31, 2024
Russia Demands Decillion From Google For Blocking Channels Russia demands an astronomical sum from Google for fines related to blocked YouTube channels, exceeding global GDP. Top News · Oct 31, 2024
Reeves to face scrutiny over Budget that raises taxes, borrowing and spending The overall tax burden will reach a record 38.3% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2027-28. Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024
Stock Market Today: Stocks Slide as Solid GDP and Softer Inflation Vex Rate Cut Bets Encouraging economic news damped hopes for accelerated rate cuts. Kiplinger · Oct 30, 2024
Dollar Slips on Euro Strength and Mixed US Economic News The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell by -0.24%. Strength in the euro weighed on the dollar as the Eurozone Q3 GDP report was stronger than expected. The dollar added to its losses after Wednesday’s economic news showed US Q3 GDP grew less than expected. Losses in the dollar... Barchart · Oct 30, 2024
Rachel Reeves didn’t scare the markets. But nor did she impress with a growth plan Businesses adopt a wait-and-see response as it becomes clear the autumn budget is part of a long-term missionBusinesses react to The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2024
Historical benchmarks and milestones in Rachel Reeves’ first Budget Government investment is forecast to reach the highest sustained level since the 1970s. The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024
Dollar Weakens on Euro Strength and Lower T-Note Yields The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down -0.27%. Strength in the euro is weighing on the dollar on today’s news that Eurozone Q3 GDP grew more than expected. The dollar added to its losses after T-note yields fell when US Q3 GDP grew less than expected. Losses in the... Barchart · Oct 30, 2024
Top News · Oct 30, 2024 US Economy Achieves Rare 'Soft Landing' Amid Election Uncertainty US economy achieves soft landing with 2.8% GDP growth in Q3, driven by consumer spending and controlled inflation.
Barchart · Oct 30, 2024 Nasdaq Futures Climb on Upbeat Alphabet Results, U.S. GDP Data and More Big Tech Earnings on Tap December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are trending up +0.28% this morning as strong quarterly results from Alphabet boosted sentiment, while investors also awaited a fresh batch of U.S. economic data and earnings reports from “Magnificent Seven” companies Microsoft and Meta.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2024 US economic growth slows, as Germany avoids recession and France gets Olympics boost – as it happened Eurozone GDP grew by 0.4% in the last quarter, faster than expected, as Germany’s economy avoids second contraction in a row
International Business Times · Oct 30, 2024 US Economy's Solid Growth Unlikely To Register At Ballot Box The US economy is set to report another quarter of solid growth Wednesday, less than a week before the presidential election, but analysts say it remains unclear if positive data can sway inflation-weary voters.
Reason · Oct 29, 2024 Increase in Tariffs Would Trigger Global Economic Decline, Study Finds A new IMF study finds that a global increase in tariffs could decrease global GDP by nearly 1 percent by 2025 and over 1 percent by 2026.
The Conversation · Oct 29, 2024 Palestine’s economy teeters on the brink after a year of war and unrelenting destruction The Palestinian economy has been devastated beyond recognition. Israel’s intense military operations in Gaza have led to unprecedented destruction, wiping out much of the enclave’s essential infrastructure, private property and agricultural resources.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2024 UK loses out on £19bn in annual GDP growth due to lack of social mobility Co-op/Demos report details how people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are far less likely to earn good incomes
Kiplinger · Oct 28, 2024 Trump Tariff Plan: Which States Would Be Hit the Hardest? Donald Trump's tariff policy would substantially increase prices in as many as 20 states.
The Conversation · Oct 28, 2024 GDP is an outdated way of measuring the health of the economy – it doesn’t reflect the health of people or the planet Economics and economic policy need a rethink. This is clear from the scale of inequality, joblessness, insecurity and environmental disasters we see in the world.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2024 Lithuanian election winner promises to bolster defence to counter Russia threat Social Democrat leader says spending should be no less than party’s election manifesto pledge of 3.5% of GDP
Barchart · Oct 28, 2024 Stocks Set to Open Higher as Investors Await Key U.S. Economic Data and Big Tech Earnings December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are up +0.37%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are up +0.48% this morning as investors looked ahead to earnings reports from some of the biggest tech heavyweights as well as key economic data, including a payrolls report, the Fed’s favorite inflation gauge,…