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From tax cuts to breaking the economy: five UK budgets that made a difference

As Rachel Reeves prepares to unveil her measures, we look at how five of her predecessors broke the mould

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George Kerevan: How a Trump win would undermine Rachel Reeves’s Budget game plan

HANG on to your economic hats. On Wednesday, Rachel Reeves will present her long-awaited Budget. Keir Starmer’s Labour Party will have to put up…

The National (Scotland)

Russia Raises Interest Rate To Record-High 21%

Russia's central bank raises interest rates to 21% to combat inflation from military spending and supply-demand imbalances.

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Dollar Slightly Lower as Bond Yields Fall and Stocks Climb

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.06%. The dollar is under pressure today from lower T-note yields. Also, the strength in stocks today has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. Losses in the dollar were limited today after US Sep capital goods new orders nondefense ex-aircraft and...

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Russia Hikes Interest Rates To 21% As Government Spending Skyrockets To Pay For Ukraine War

Russia's central bank hiked interest rates to 21 percent on Friday, taking borrowing costs to their highest level in more than 20 years amid surging inflation.

International Business Times

KTM's New Big Adventure Motorcycle Won't Help Its Bad Sales, Its Small One Might

KTM is flailing. Sales are hella down, the public's view of the company is in shambles after its trashfire statements over its camshaft issues and subsequent "OK, we didn't do them right" reversals, and the company's leadership just haven't a clue. Pierer, KTM's parent company, even just brought the hammer down…

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Reasons Small Businesses Are Turning to Online Lenders for New Loans

Discover why small businesses are turning to online lenders for faster approvals, flexible terms, and 24/7 loans to meet their financing ne

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UK consumers ‘despondent’ ahead of the budget; pound heads for worst month in a year; Russia hikes interest rates – as it happened

People holding ‘their breath’ to see what’s in store for them in Rachel Reeves’s first budget, reports GfK

The Guardian - UK

Why is the Trend in Bonds Bearish?

The U.S. Federal Reserve conducts monetary policy using the short-term Fed Funds Rate as its most effective tool. Meanwhile, longer-term interest rates are a function of supply and demand and market sentiment.

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More Than Half Of Consumers Expect To Work More Hours Or Get Another Job To Afford Next Car

Americans are facing challenges in affording new or used cars, a survey reveals.

International Business Times

Mideast war not behind Aussie inflation: opposition

Unlike Australia, inflation and interest rates are falling in the UK, the US, Canada and New Zealand despite conflict in the Middle East, the opposition says.

AAP

Jeremy Hunt claims Labour changing debt definition will ‘punish families with mortgages’ – as it happened

Former chancellor says ‘increasing borrowing means interest rates would be higher for longer’ as Reeves says it will ‘make space for investment’

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves set to borrow billions for investment after announcing major change to fiscal rules

Ex-Tory chancellor Jeremy Hunt warns he was advised by the Treasury that ‘increasing borrowing meant interest rates would be higher for longer – and punish families with mortgages.’

The Independent UK

Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate cut: Monetary policy is not enough to address economic issues on its own

The Canadian and American economies are deeply intertwined. With the United States Federal Reserve cautious amid mixed signals from the labour market and rising inflation worries, the Bank of Canada has just lowered its key interest rate to 3.75 per cent — cutting it by half a percentage point.

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Things Are Looking Bad for UTV and Snowmobile Maker Polaris

We're in a rough moment for powersports manufacturers. Well, at least for those that primarily deal in more expensive machines. As is the case with Polaris, the makers of everyone's favorite UTVs, ATVs, snowmobiles, and whatever the hell the Slingshot is.

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Dollar Strengthens on Higher T-Note Yields and Weak Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.35% and posted a 2-3/4 month high. Higher T-note yields today boosted the dollar’s interest rate differentials and supported the dollar. Also, the weakness in stocks today has fueled some liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar fell back from its...

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3 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Breaking Out This Quarter

As the U.S. economy showcases resilience amid evolving inflation trends and shifting interest rates, fundamentally solid consumer discretionary stocks eBay (EBAY), PulteGroup (PHM), and Expedia (EXPE) might be solid buys this quarter. Read on.

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Dollar Supported by Higher T-Note Yields and Euro and Yen Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.06% and posted a fresh 2-1/2 month high. Higher T-note yields Tuesday supported modest gains in the dollar. Also, Tuesday’s news that showed that the Oct Richmond Fed manufacturing survey rose to a 4-month high was bullish for the dollar. In addition,...

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Australia facing further economic troubles

Australia is facing ongoing economic challenges as Labor holds out hope interest rates will come down before the federal election.

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Weak Stocks and Higher Bond Yields Boost the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up slightly by +0.05% and posted a fresh 2-1/2 month high. Today’s retreat in stocks is boosting liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, today’s news that showed that the Oct Richmond Fed manufacturing survey rose to a 4-month high is bullish for the...

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Stock Index Futures Slip as Investors Weigh Rate-Cut Outlook, Earnings in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are down -0.46%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are down -0.62% this morning as Treasury yields extended their rise amid speculation on the trajectory of U.S. interest rates, while investors geared up for the next round of corporate earnings.

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Most Asian Markets Drop As Traders Weigh US Rates Outlook

Most Asian markets turned lower Tuesday after a negative lead from Wall Street fuelled by profit-taking, while traders try to ascertain the outlook for US interest rates.

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Dollar Rallies as Hawkish Fed Comments Push T-note Yields Higher

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.50% and posted a 2-1/2 month high. The dollar found support Monday from higher T-note yields, which strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Gains in the dollar accelerated on hawkish Fed comments. Dallas Fed President Logan said she favors the Fed...

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Crude Posts Moderate Gains on Chinese Stimulus

Nov WTI crude oil (CLX24 ) Monday closed up +1.34 (+1.94%), and Nov RBOB gasoline (RBX24 ) closed up +1.27 (+0.63%). Crude and gasoline prices Monday posted moderate gains. Monday's action by Chinese banks to cut interest rates may spur economic growth and is bullish for crude prices. Also, heightened...

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Crude Climbs as China Boosts Stimulus Measures

Nov WTI crude oil (CLX24 ) today is up +0.88 (+1.27%), and Nov RBOB gasoline (RBX24 ) is up +0.10 (+0.05%). Crude and gasoline prices today are moderately higher. Today's action by Chinese banks to cut interest rates may spur economic growth and is bullish for crude prices. Also, heightened...

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