Economy
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Employees are branching out rather than moving up with career minimalism
The explainer From career ladder to lily pad
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Who will be the next Fed chair?
Today's Big Question Kevin Hassett appears to be Trump’s pick
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Political cartoons for December 2
Cartoons Tuesday’s political cartoons include advent chocolates, Ali MAGA, and more
By The Week US Published
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Why is crypto crashing?
Today's Big Question The sector has lost $1 trillion in value in a few weeks
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Fast food is no longer affordable to low-income Americans
The explainer Cheap meals are getting farther out of reach
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Is the UK headed for recession?
Today’s Big Question Sluggish growth and rising unemployment are ringing alarm bells for economists
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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‘Tariffs are making daily life less affordable now’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Will Rachel Reeves’ tax U-turn be disastrous?
Today’s Big Question The chancellor scraps income tax rises for a ‘smorgasbord’ of smaller revenue-raising options
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Would a 50-year mortgage make home ownership attainable?
Today's Big Question Trump critics say the proposal is bad policy
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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How could worsening consumer sentiment affect the economy?
Today’s Big Question Sentiment dropped this month to a near-record low
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Why has America’s economy gone K-shaped?
Today's Big Question The rich are doing well. Everybody else is scrimping.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Will the public buy Rachel Reeves’ tax rises?
Today’s Big Question The Chancellor refused to rule out tax increases in her televised address, and is set to reverse pledges made in the election manifesto
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Can Nigel Farage and Reform balance the books?
Today's Big Question Nigel Farage has, for the first time, ‘articulated something resembling a fiscal rule’ that he hopes will win over voters and the markets
By The Week UK Published
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Is the job market frozen or faltering?
Today's Big Question Layoffs raise alarms while young workers eye law school
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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