#economic-policy

#economic-policy

Middle-income households would see tax cuts of $500-$1,500 per year, while the wealthiest benefit most; lowest-income households could see losses of up to $1,600 annually.

The Chancellor was seen visibly in tears during Prime Minister's Questions as Sir Keir Starmer refused to guarantee Rachel Reeves will keep her job, amid controversies over welfare reforms.

Food inflation is double the rate of general inflation, with many families being forced to stump up an additional €3,000 a year due to the rise in grocery prices.

The closing of Gale Street Inn is being used by critics of Mayor Brandon Johnson to argue that getting rid of the tipped minimum wage is detrimental to the restaurant industry.

During these uncertain times, business leaders must navigate shifting economic policies, the rise of AI, and geopolitical instability. Prioritizing action is crucial.

The ruling ordered Argentina to give up its 51% controlling stake in YPF as partial compensation for seizing shares from former investors during the nationalization.

As markets reach new all-time highs-even with economic surprises at an 11-month low and geopolitical and tariff-related uncertainties lingering-equity investors appear to have entered another 'bad news is good news' phase.

The rush to break down internal barriers to trade comes in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff war with Canada. Internal trade hurdles cost the economy about $200 billion yearly.

"Days before Bulgaria was expected to become the 21st member of the eurozone, opponents of the move geared up Saturday for a final battle to change the schedule."

"Everybody's asking questions about what are the economic impacts [of AI], both positive and negative," Sarah Heck, head of policy programs and partnerships at Anthropic, told TechCrunch.

Legislative leaders present the 2025-26 budget as a heroic response to external financial issues, but critics argue it masks overspending trends.

The proposal would reduce capital requirements for the largest U.S. banks to a range of 3.5% to 4.5%, allowing more flexibility in economic stress.

“Lisbon has dramatically transformed from one of Europe’s most affordable capitals to the most unaffordable, with house prices soaring 176% since 2014.”

The economy was moving along fine before the election. Now, with tariffs, instability in the markets, continued loss of due process, and the situation in Ukraine and the Middle East slowly getting worse...

The past two decades have illustrated a tragic irony where, despite the lessons learned from the HIPC Initiative, many African nations are sinking deeper into debt.

Germany's finance minister has outlined a plan to raise the country's defense spending to 3.5% of GDP by 2029, responding to NATO's increased targets.

Under the new rules, the New Zealand government has greatly simplified the pathway for wealthy foreigners to gain residency, attracting significant interest, especially from US investors.

"The other big thing that we worry about is the fact that foreign private investors may not be adding to Treasury securities and may likely be stepping back from the market as well," said Meghan Swiber, a managing director and U.S. rates strategist at Bank of America.

Global commerce is increasingly volatile, redrawn by geopolitics, climate, and conflict. Tariffs, trade wars, and supply chain shocks are now the new normal.

Emma Jones believes in the need for proactive solutions to late payments that hinder small businesses, with a focus on advocating for fairer practices.

Taoiseach Micheal Martin stated, 'Nothing is off the table' regarding options to support vulnerable children, highlighting increased child poverty as a pressing issue.