Markets
Fed Weighs Steady Rates Amid Inflation Pressure, AI Impact
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady this Wednesday, balancing persistent inflation concerns with a stable job market and...
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Markets
Cafes, Hotels Question Business Rate Relief
Following a business rate cut for pubs and music venues, cafes and hotels are questioning why they were excluded from the new...
Economy
Takaichi’s ¥370 Trillion Vision Faces Inflation Reality Check
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ambitious ¥370 trillion domestic investment plan risks faltering if she fails to address immediate public angst over...
Finance
Economist Heather Long Discusses Trump’s Speech on Economy, Affordability
NPR's Michel Martin spoke with Heather Long, Chief Economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, on July 23, 2026, regarding President Trump's latest...
Finance
MPs Urge NI Cut for Under-25s to Boost Youth Jobs
A parliamentary committee recommends cutting employer National Insurance for under-25s, citing "overwhelming evidence" that rising costs hinder youth employment and training, impacting...
Economy
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Europe Over Digital Tech Taxes
Trump vows 100% tariffs on European nations implementing digital services taxes on US tech giants. The UK's existing 2% DST generated over...
Investing
Merz Pledges Sweeping German Pension Reform, Retirement Age to Rise
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledges comprehensive pension reform, including raising the retirement age gradually in line with life expectancy, declaring 'failure is...
Markets
Greenspan’s Enduring Bond with Ayn Rand Revealed
Former Fed chair Alan Greenspan maintained a profound intellectual and personal friendship with novelist Ayn Rand, a relationship that spanned decades and...
Economy
Argentina’s Inflation Hits 8-Month Low, Milei Hails Economic Progress
Argentina's monthly inflation slowed to 2.1% in May, an 8-month low, providing a significant boost for President Javier Milei's economic agenda. This...