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US politics
fromJezebel
1 day ago

America Had Its Worst Non-Recession Jobs Year Since 2003

2025's jobs data show a paradox: low unemployment but stalled hiring, driven by wealthy consumer spending, AI-driven market gains, and uneven wage/inflation dynamics.
Business
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 days ago

SMEs start 2026 betting on their own growth despite weak economy - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

SME leaders are pessimistic about the wider UK and Ireland economy but increasingly confident in their own firms’ sales, profitability, and investment plans.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

UK consumers still reluctant to spend going into 2026, KPMG survey finds

UK consumers feel nearly as secure personally entering 2026 but are reluctant to spend because of rising economic concerns and household cost pressures.
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

How Low Can Trump's Approval Rating Go in 2026?

President Trump has potentially never been less popular than he is right now, the day that 3rd quarter GDP blew by expectations at 4.3% growth, the strongest quarterly figure in two years. A recent Gallup poll taken from December 1st to the 15th pegged Trump at 36% approval, nearly his lowest Gallup figure ever, second only to a poll taken from January 4th to 15th in 2021 that had him at 34%.
US politics
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany news: Tendency to save money highest since 2008 DW 12/19/2025

Consumer confidence in Germany is slipping while savings rise to 2008 levels amid inflation and pension worries; local measures address safety and hardship.
Business
fromFortune
1 month ago

Economist who popularized 'K-shaped economy' warns one key factor is being overlooked that is creating a 'sea of despair' for low-income Americans | Fortune

Economic recovery after COVID has been K-shaped, benefiting higher-income, white-collar and tech workers while leaving lower-income, service and blue-collar workers behind.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

There is no affordability crisis, Trump officials insist

Voters prioritized the economy and elected Democrats in New Jersey and Virginia while official claims about grocery inflation conflict with consumer experience and government data.
fromAxios
3 months ago

The growing chasm between MAGA and non-MAGA Republicans on Trump's economy

Nearly one in four MAGA-supporting Republicans don't like tariffs. There's now a staggering 66-point gap between MAGA Republicans and other Republican Party voters on the state of the economy. Nearly half of non-MAGA Republicans think the economy has gotten worse this year, while the overwhelming majority of MAGA Republicans think the economy has improved. The survey first asked respondents their political party and then asked if they support the MAGA movement to differentiate between MAGA and non-MAGA Republicans.
US politics
#housing-market
fromFast Company
5 months ago
Real estate

Housing market reality check: Homeowners finally accept 3% mortgage rates aren't coming back

Homeowners are realizing that ultra-low mortgage rates from past policies are unlikely to return.
fromwww.housingwire.com
8 months ago
NYC real estate

More Americans say it's a bad time to sell a house

Market turmoil has led to decreased confidence in the housing market, specifically regarding selling homes, despite an increase in job security sentiment.
NYC real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
8 months ago

More Americans say it's a bad time to sell a house

Market turmoil has led to decreased confidence in the housing market, specifically regarding selling homes, despite an increase in job security sentiment.
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Marketing tech
from24/7 Wall St.
8 months ago

S&P 500 INDEX (SPX) Live: Broader Markets Rise on Trade Deal Domino Effect

Trump is open to lowering tariffs on China imports, boosting market optimism.
Future trade deals could enhance market performance further.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
8 months ago

Donald Trump's tariff threats send Irish consumer sentiment crashing to two-year low

Consumer confidence is declining due to fears about Trump's trade policies and rising consumer prices.
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