Economy
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Could Fed interest rate cuts tip the election?
Talking Points The central bank could make interest rate cuts during a campaign focused on the economy
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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'A ridiculous amount of money pledged to someone who already was absurdly rich'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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'The US economy isn't just good; it's the envy of the world'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Brexit: where we are four years on
The Explainer Questions around immigration, trade and Northern Ireland remain as 'divisive as ever'
By The Week UK Published
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How long can consumers keep the economy humming?
Talking Points Consumers boosted growth, defying recession warnings. The question is whether 2024 will be different.
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Why your local council may be going bust
The Explainer Across England, local councils are suffering from grave financial problems
By The Week UK Published
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Fiscal headroom: can the UK afford more tax cuts?
Today's Big Question Lower borrowing costs could give the Chancellor more room for manoeuvre in upcoming Budget
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Why Donald Trump is 'the billionaires' candidate'
Talking Points Wall Street likes predictability. But execs are making their peace with Trump.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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'Making Russia pay for its aggression with its own assets has undeniable moral and practical appeal'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Geopolitics and the economy in 2024
Talking Point The West is banking on a year of falling inflation. Don't rule out a shock
By The Week UK Published
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California's homelessness crisis just can't catch a break
In depth Recent data dispels a widespread theory for who's to blame
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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How Biden's 2024 campaign will revolve around his economic agenda
Talking Points The president has consistently battled low approval ratings around his handling of the economy
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Holiday season: Fed optimism cheers investors
Feature The feds believe their 'pivot' will make a recession unlikely
By The Week US Published
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How did America avoid a recession in 2023?
Today's Big Question A downturn was inevitable. Until it wasn't.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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