• World
  • July 1, 2024
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Economic turmoil in Bolivia is fueling distrust in the government and its claim of a 'failed coup': NPR

A soldier gestures for journalists to leave Plaza Murillo as soldiers gather outside the presidential palace in Plaza Murillo in La Paz, Bolivia, on Wednesday. Bolivian President Luis Arce warned…

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  • June 25, 2024
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Sixteen Nobel Prize-winning economists warn that Trump's economic plans could reignite inflation

Sixteen of the world's leading economists – all Nobel laureates – are warning that former President Donald Trump could stoke inflation if he becomes president in November and moves forward…

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  • June 23, 2024
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Treasury yields are little changed as traders weigh the latest economic data

Treasury yields were little changed on Friday as traders sifted through the latest U.S. economic data for clues to when the Federal Reserve might cut rates. Ten-year government bond yields…

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  • June 20, 2024
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Treasury yields are rising as traders evaluate the latest set of economic data

U.S. Treasury yields rose Thursday as investors weighed new economic data that showed further signs of a slowing economy. The yield on ten-year government bonds added 4 basis points to…

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  • June 11, 2024
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Biden's Capital Gains Tax Would Increase Economic Equality: Analysis

A review of the Biden administration's tax proposals on raising capital gains taxes found they would reduce wealth inequality without hurting economic growth. The study from American University looked at…

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  • June 11, 2024
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Biden's Capital Gains Tax Would Increase Economic Equality: Analysis

A review of the Biden administration's tax proposals on raising capital gains taxes found they would reduce wealth inequality without hurting economic growth. The study from American University looked at…

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  • June 6, 2024
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UK economic growth forecast upgraded as optimism increases

The British economy will grow faster than previously expected, according to the latest forecasts from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The business and industry lobby group now predicts the…

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  • June 5, 2024
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Biden pushes antitrust agenda as economic approval declines

The Biden administration and Democratic lawmakers are going all-in on antitrust ahead of the election, with prices 20 percent above their levels a few years ago and confidence in the…

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  • June 4, 2024
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Labour's zero-hours ban is being opposed by hospitality leaders over concerns about the economic impact

Labor has been warned that its plan to restrict zero-hours contracts could lead to economically damaging “unintended consequences” for businesses, especially in the hospitality and leisure sectors. Industry leaders warn…

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  • May 31, 2024
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Lady Bamford's Daylesford Organic is facing mounting losses amid economic challenges

Lady Bamford's renowned farm shop, Daylesford Organic, has reported a significant financial downturn, posting a £3.6 million loss last year as customers increasingly turned away from its premium products. This…