Job Gains Disguise Weakness Beyond Service Industries
The unemployment rate rose in September as more people looked for jobs, according to data delayed by the government shutdown.
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September Jobs Report Injects More Uncertainty Into Fed’s December Decision
Policymakers at the central bank are at odds over the need to cut interest rates for a third straight meeting, as inflation picks up again and the labor market slows down.
One small change Rachel Reeves could make to close tax loopholes and raise revenue
Myvector/ShutterstockWhatever decisions Rachel Reeves makes in her second budget as UK chancellor, it is clear that she needs to find lots of money. Some argue that the best and fairest way of doing this is to raise the taxes of the country’s wealthiest people.
Successive UK governments keep failing on fraud – and the problem is only getting worse
In the UK alone, fraud is thought to cost the economy £219 billion per year. tete_escape/ShutterstockFraud is now the most common offence in the UK accounting for more than 40% of reported crime.
Job Gains Disguise Weakness Beyond Service Industries
The unemployment rate rose in September as more people looked for jobs, according to data delayed by the government shutdown.
September Jobs Report Injects More Uncertainty Into Fed’s December Decision
Policymakers at the central bank are at odds over the need to cut interest rates for a third straight meeting, as inflation picks up again and the labor market slows down.
Delayed Jobs Data to Give Snapshot of a Labor Market Under Stress
Economists expect that employment growth was anemic in September, before the government shutdown delayed data collection.
Who wins and who loses as the US retires the penny
By now, Americans know the strange math of minting: Each penny costs about 4 cents to make. Chances are you have some in a jar, or scattered among pockets, purses and car ashtrays.
Final 2026 budget foresees stable growth and strong tax performance
The Finance Ministry tabled in Parliament on Thursday the final budget for 2026, which sees growth slightly accelerating, a strong fiscal performance and a downward trajectory for the debt-to-GDP ratio
US-China port spat gives Athens taste of diplomatic challenges ahead
The Chinese embassy in Athens has issued a pointed rebuke to comments by the US ambassador about the ownership of Piraeus port, highlighting the risks posed by the Greek government’s growing alignment with Washington.
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