Finance
-

Economic abuse: the ‘overlooked’ factor in one death every 19 days
The Explainer Prevalence of economic abuse in domestic-abuse deaths is a ‘wake-up call’, says report
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
The Explainer -

Big-time money squabbles: the conflict over California’s proposed billionaire tax
Talking Points Californians worth more than $1.1 billion would pay a one-time 5% tax
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
Talking Points -

Trump wants a weaker dollar but economists aren’t so sure
Talking Points A weaker dollar can make imports more expensive but also boost gold
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
Talking Points -

Trump sues JPMorgan for $5B over ‘debanking’
Speed Read Trump accused the company of closing his accounts for political reasons
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
Speed Read -

Trump DOJ targets Fed’s Powell, drawing pushback
Speed Read Powell called the investigation ‘unprecedented’
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
Speed Read -

EU-Mercosur mega trade deal: 25 years in the making
The Explainer Despite opposition from France and Ireland among others, the ‘significant’ agreement with the South American bloc is set to finally go ahead
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
The Explainer -

Is there a Christmas truce in the Starmer farmer ding-dong?
Today’s Big Question There’s an ‘early present’ for farmers but tensions between Labour and rural communities remain
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
Today’s Big Question -

Parcel thefts: the rise of ‘porch pirates’
The Explainer A surge in packages stolen from doorsteps is affecting more and more UK households
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
The Explainer -

The longevity economy is booming as people live longer
The Explainer The sector is projected to reach $27 trillion by 2030
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
The Explainer -

How your household budget could look in 2026
The Explainer The government is trying to balance the nation’s books but energy bills and the cost of food could impact your finances
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
The Explainer -

Musk wins $1 trillion Tesla pay package
Speed Read The package would expand his stake in the company to 25%
By Jessica Hullinger Published
Speed Read -

FIRE is catching as people want to leave the traditional workforce
In the spotlight Many are taking steps to leave the workforce sooner than usual
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
In the spotlight -

How to manage your money at university
The Explainer Student discounts, bank accounts and other perks can help with income
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
The Explainer -

Mortgage reform: is Rachel Reeves betting the house on City rules shake-up?
Today's Big Question Reforms could create up to 36,000 additional mortgages next year
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
Today's Big Question
