Economy
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Autumn Budget: will Rachel Reeves raid the rich?
Talking Point To fill Britain’s financial black hole, the Chancellor will have to consider everything – except an income tax rise
By The Week UK Published
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Is the US in recession?
Today's Big Question ‘Unofficial signals’ are flashing red
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Will latest Russian sanctions finally break Putin’s resolve?
Today's Big Question New restrictions have been described as a ‘punch to the gut of Moscow’s war economy’
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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French finances: what’s behind country’s debt problem?
The Explainer Political paralysis has led to higher borrowing costs and blocked urgent deficit-reducing reforms to social protection
By The Week UK Published
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Are the UK’s fiscal problems too big to fix?
Today's Big Question Economists blame the ‘inability of the political system to grapple with a solvable problem’
By The Week UK Published
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Gen Z is facing a credit score crisis
In the Spotlight The average Gen Z credit score has dropped three points in 2025
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Who benefits from Trump’s new $100,000 H-1B visa fee?
In the Spotlight American workers might see gains. But there are drawbacks.
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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The potential warning sign of an auto lender’s bankruptcy
In the Spotlight Tricolor collapse an ‘extreme example’ of economy’s challenges
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Job hugging: the growing trend of clinging to your job
In the Spotlight People are staying in their jobs longer than ever
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Why are global postal services cutting off package delivery to the US?
Today's Big Question 'Uncertainty' around new tariff rules halts small-dollar imports
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Switzerland could experience unique economic problems from Trump's tariffs
In the Spotlight The current US tariff rate on Switzerland is among the highest in the world
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How is Trump's economy doing?
Talking Points The latest jobs numbers suggest a slowdown in the offing
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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How is AI reshaping the economy?
Today's Big Question Big Tech is now 'propping up the US economy'
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Is Trump's tariffs plan working?
Today's Big Question Trump has touted 'victories', but inflation is the 'elephant in the room'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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