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Trump Doesn’t Want to Talk About Affordability. Democrats Say That’s a Gift.
The president continues to brush off an issue that he said he would solve in his first months in office. Some Democrats say he is making the same mistake as his predecessor.
Why big shops are trying to sell you a glamorous Christmas
In the dark months of winter, the warm glow of Christmas fairy lights and flickering candles brings some welcome atmospheric respite. And that atmosphere is something many retailers try to capture as they tempt shoppers with their festive marketing campaigns.
The John Lewis Christmas advert for example, has become a seasonal staple, while rival Marks and Spencer has found success with its “Magic and Sparkle” campaign, which plays on the company’s brand name.
Time banks could ease the burden of elder care and promote connection
Older people may need help getting the hang of using technology. Maskot/GettyImagesLong-term care for older people is challenging for everyone. The costs are high and the quality of care is unpredictable at best, often falling short.
Tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now
The Port of Long Beach is a key entry point for tariffed goods. Frederick J. Brown/AFP/Getty ImagesThe U.S. Supreme Court is currently reviewing a case to determine whether President Donald Trump’s global tariffs are legal.
Private capital-backed Mollie buys GoCardless for €1.1bn
Dutch payments group aims to create new European fintech
UK bankers warn on plan to use Russian assets for loans to Ukraine
Lenders concerned they could be at significant risk of potential lawsuits from Moscow
ECB considers ditching AT1s to ‘increase quality’ of banks’ capital
Europe’s top banking watchdog says current regulation is too cumbersome and risks backfiring
Import prices contract again in Oct with 2.4 pct drop
Greece’s import price index resumed the contraction in October, with a drop of 2.4 percent year-on-year (YoY), after a 0.4 percent increase in the previous month, according to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) on Thursday.
Subdued passenger car sales lead to overall drop of 1.6 pct in Nov
Vehicles going into circulation for the first time dropped by 1.6 percent year-on-year (YoY) in November, after a rise of 4.1 percent in October, according to Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) data released on Thursday.
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