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BBC News
Poundland's future hangs in the balance as chain edges towards collapse
Poundland's bosses is filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators to the business.
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CBS News
The Expensive Mistake You're Making During Open Enrollment | Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger
It's open enrollment season, gang! If you're anything like producer Emma, choosing your healthcare plan and benefits might make your head spin. Good news: Jill and Mark are breaking down everything you need to know when choosing a plan.
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The Guardian
Europe’s central bank chief Christine Lagarde to step down nine months early
Departure of Lagarde, seen as candidate to take over World Economic Forum, comes as eurozone struggles with weak growth and inflationChristine Lagarde, the eurozone’s top central banker, is stepping down nine months early, ending months of speculation about her future.The European Central Bank (ECB) announced on Thursday morning that Lagarde would step down as its president on 7 February 2027; her
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BBC News
'I live with a ghost' - inside the haunted homes attracting bargain hunters
Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.
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NPR
Two reports will give insight on the economy ahead of Election Day
With Americans soon heading to the polls with affordability on their minds, we get a final measure of both GDP and inflation.
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The Guardian
Reader Q&A: Our money and economics correspondents answer your Budget 2026 questions
The 2026 budget has been revealed; how will it affect you personally, will it change the country and has chancellor John Healey done enough to prepare for the challenges ahead? Our money and economics editors Hilary Osborne and Heather Stewart will be answering your questions from 3pm (GMT) today.Sign up or sign in to join the discussion. Post your questions in the comments below.Yesterday Chancel
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BBC News
Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash
Sanrio has apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism.
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BBC News
Chancellor says government has 'moral duty' to help young people out of work
Chancellor John Healey says any cuts to welfare will be done "in a Labour way".
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'We need help for small businesses, not punishment'
People in Bilston react to the new Budget set out by Chancellor John Healey.
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BBC News
Fuel is now liquid gold, haulier says after theft
The fuel was stolen from two vehicles at the weekend, the director of M Pinches & Sons Ltd said.
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The Guardian
Will the budget deliver ‘growth in every postcode’?
The chancellor outlined ‘the biggest wave of devolution in a generation’ – but large swathes of the country are excludedBudget 2026: key points at a glanceIn just two years, there could be dozens of mayors preparing to spend billions of pounds as part of Andy Burnham’s mission to devolve greater powers across England.Fresh devolution deals could also be in place following negotiations with leaders
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BBC News
Microsoft profits soar days after announcing thousands of layoffs
The week, the Windows developer said it would offer buyouts to 60,000 workers as it looks to curb costs.
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BBC News
I earn £30,000. I'm angry there was no fuel duty cut in the Budget
People on a range of incomes from £4,062 to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they made of this year's Budget.
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CBS News
Fed holds interest rates steady even as inflation remains high
The U.S. central bank left borrowing costs unchanged this month after hiking rates in September for the first time in three years.
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CBS News
Caregivers face soaring costs, taking a toll on income and jobs
Caregivers spend an average of $11,500 per year looking after an aging parent, relative or friend, up roughly 60% since 2021, according to AARP.
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The Guardian
Budget 2026: Healey hikes taxes on banks and landlords to fund £100 handouts to 20m households
Few surprises as chancellor uses low-key speech blaming ‘global economic storms’ for stoking energy prices and cost of living crisisBudget 2026: key points at a glanceBriefing: key questions answered by Heather Stewart and Pippa CrerarEditorial: Budget’s bold ambitions and welcome first stepsJohn Healey raised taxes on banks and landlords to fund a £100 winter handout for 20 million families as of
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The Guardian
Budget briefing: the key questions answered by Heather Stewart and Pippa Crerar
Our economics and political editors dissect John Healey’s maiden budgetThe Guardian’s economics editor, Heather Stewart, and political editor, Pippa Crerar, assess the chancellor’s budget: what he said, why – and what he left out. Continue reading...
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CBS News
Apple's first foldable phone broke within hours, some owners say
"I didn't even make it through setup," one consumer said after his new iPhone Duo cracked shortly after he bought it.
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The Guardian
Budget 2026: £100 energy payment for millions and rise in bank tax as watchdog warns on stalling living standards – as it happened
OBR says that living standards are forecast to rise by just 1% over the whole post-Covid decadeBudget 2026: key points at a glanceMartin Lewis said that, when he met John Healey this morning, the chancellor said that, having removed standing charges from gas bills, he would also like to get rid of them from electricity bills. Lewis said:The chancellor said he will be talking to Ofgem about how the
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NPR
Fed holds interest rates steady even as inflation remains stubborn
The Federal Reserve opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged — but investors widely expect the central bank to raise rates at its next meeting in December to combat stubborn inflation.
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Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
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CBS News
Jury selection begins in Meta, Snap social media addiction case
The plaintiffs allege that features on the companies' social media platforms, like endless scrolling, kept them hooked and harmed their mental health.
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The Guardian
Budget winners and losers: pensioners and households gain as banks and betting shops hit
How the Burnham government’s first attempt to ease cost of living pressure pans out for key stakeholdersBudget 2026: key points at a glanceEvery budget has its winners and losers, and John Healey’s first as chancellor was no exception. While some gained from tax breaks and rule tweaks, others will either pay more, or had their hopes of reforms dashed. Here are some of those with reason to cheer, o
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The Guardian
Budget 2026 calculator: find out if you are better or worse off
Use our interactive tool to see how you have been affected by John Healey’s tax and spending announcementsHealey keeps income tax thresholds frozen. How much more will you pay?Budget 2026: key points at a glance Continue reading...
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CBS News
Is the Federal Reserve likely to raise interest rates today?
Fed officials will unveil their latest interest rate move this week, following the September rate hike, the first in three years.
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CBS News
What's in Walmart's $3.50 per person "holiday meal basket"?
Walmart touts its holiday dinner kit this year as offering more food for less money. Read on to see what items are included in the meal.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Major Economic Indicators Latest Numbers
Consumer Price Index (CPI): +0.6% in Sep 2026 News Release Historical Data Unemployment Rate: 4.2% in Sep 2026 News Release Historical Data Payroll Employment: +29,000(p) in Sep 2026 News Release Historical Data Average Hourly Earnings: +$0.05(p) in Sep 2026 News Release Historical Data Producer Price Index - Final Demand: +1.3%(p) in Sep 2026 News Release Historical Data Employment Cost Index (EC
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Congressional Budget Office
Information Sources for Policymakers: Congressional Budget Office 101
Presentation by Lara Robillard, an analyst in CBO's Budget Analysis Division, at AcademyHealth's 2026 Health Policy Orientation.
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Congressional Budget Office
Estimated Budgetary Effects of S. 5526, the Agricultural Act of 2026
As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry on September 16, 2026
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CBS News
U.S. cruise ship suspends around-the-world voyage due to fuel costs
The U.S. cruise ship MV Odyssey suspended its three-year, around-the-world voyage in Cambodia due to fuel costs, forcing hundreds of passengers to disembark.
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DW
EU's 'Made in Europe' push unnerves global auto suppliers
In shielding Europe's carmakers from Chinese rivals, the EU risks hurting close partners from Turkey and Morocco to Japan and South Korea. Billions in trade and hundreds of thousands of European jobs are at stake.
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NPR
Fed expected to hold interest rates steady but a hike is anticipated by year's end
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold its benchmark interest rate steady Wednesday. But investors think a rate hike in December is likely, as the central bank tries to tamp down inflation.
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Congressional Budget Office
H.R. 2102, Major Richard Star Act
As modified by H. Res. 1247
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Congressional Budget Office
H.R. 6207, Chip Equipment Quality, Usefulness, and Integrity Protection Act of 2026
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on September 16, 2026
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NPR
How Aldi is pushing down grocery prices
The German-owned chain's low prices are winning over shoppers — and pushing competitors to respond.
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Congressional Budget Office
A Primer on CBO's Projections of Federal Receipts and Expenditures in the National Income and Product Accounts
CBO explains the differences between revenues, outlays, and deficits in the federal budget and the corresponding measures of federal receipts, expenditures, and saving in the national income and product accounts.
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Congressional Budget Office
CBO's Projections of Federal Receipts and Expenditures in the National Income and Product Accounts: 2026 to 2036
CBO presents its projections of revenues and outlays for the 2026–2036 period translated into projections of current federal receipts and expenditures in the national income and product accounts.
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Congressional Budget Office
S. 5188, Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026
As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on September 16, 2026
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DW
What Germany thinks of carmaker Audi's $4 billion deal with Trump
The luxury carmaker is set to open its first factory in the United States — a move Trump credits to his tariffs. DW examines the German reaction amid a massive auto industry cull at home.
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NPR
Trade tariffs cause whiplash at Port Milwaukee
Sacha Pfeiffer visits Port Milwaukee to see how President Trump's tariffs have affected the flow of goods and impacted the regional economy.
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NPR
AI panic and market volatility: Are the stock market's big gains unsustainable?
Stock markets are being hit by intense periods of volatility that are raising concerns about whether the big gains seen over the past four years can be sustained. Fears about AI are a big reason.
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NPR
Why Meta is charging to post more hyperlinks
Social media sites aren't the biggest fans of people leaving via hyperlinks. In fact, Meta has made it subscription-worthy for a Facebook Page to post more than two hyperlinks per month. What's the rationale for companies want to keep you on their site?
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NPR
Gene editing scientists slowed down for safety. Could AI leaders follow their guide?
Some of the leaders of the AI race are calling for a slowdown, for safety's sake. Viewed in economics terms, it's a collective action problem: no one wants to slow down unless everyone does.
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Congressional Budget Office
S. 3897, Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers’ Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026
As passed by the Senate on August 7, 2026
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DW
Can Germany revive its economy before the far-right AfD gains ground?
Conflicts, rising costs and Chinese competition are testing Germany's economic model like never before. Can new growth sectors create jobs and ease voters' economic fears, thereby helping contain the far-right AfD?
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DW
US sanctions target Iran's rail sector as Tehran shifts cargo from sea routes to overland corridors
As US sanctions expand to Iran's rail sector, Tehran is relying more heavily on overland links with China and Central Asia. But capacity constraints, delays and costs limit rail's ability to replace maritime trade.
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DW
Why US investors are snapping up Germany's famed Mittelstand
Increasing amounts of US capital are flowing into Germany's traditional industrial firms and family-owned businesses. As many business owners struggle to find successors, more companies are becoming acquisition targets.
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Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Gardner Bancshares, Inc. and Small Business Bank
Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Gardner Bancshares, Inc. and Small Business Bank
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DW
EU promotes sovereign, trusted AI as it struggles to catch US and China
At an international AI summit in Dublin, EU leaders promoted trusted and independent artificial intelligence. Critics question whether the bloc can close the gap with the US and China while maintaining strict regulation.
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DW
Why Chinese tech brands are outpacing Western rivals from EVs to robot vacuums
From action cameras and smartphones to EVs and robot vacuums, Chinese brands are gaining ground worldwide, despite privacy and security concerns. What's driving their rise, and can European rivals keep up?
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DW
Trump's diesel deal with Russia is unlikely to significantly lower global fuel prices despite expectations of rapid relief
As the world's largest diesel exporter, the US benefits from high prices. At home, however, consumers are feeling the strain of rising living costs. Why Donald Trump's deal with Russia is unlikely to change that.
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Federal Reserve
Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings on August 17, September 9, and September 16, 2026
Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings on August 17, September 9, and September 16, 2026
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Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Board releases results of the 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances, which provides the public and policymakers with detailed insights into the economic condition of American families
Federal Reserve Board releases results of the 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances, which provides the public and policymakers with detailed insights into the economic condition of American families
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Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Board announces enforcement action against American Express Company to address, among other things, the firm’s failure to sufficiently detect and report certain suspicious activity related to money laundering
Federal Reserve Board announces enforcement action against American Express Company to address, among other things, the firm’s failure to sufficiently detect and report certain suspicious activity related to money laundering
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Federal Reserve
Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, September 15-16, 2026
Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, September 15-16, 2026
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Bureau of Economic Analysis
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, August 2026
The U.S. goods and services trade deficit increased in August 2026 according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Census Bureau. The deficit increased from $92.8 billion in July (revised) to $105.6 billion in August, as imports increased more than exports. The goods deficit increased $12.8 billion in August to $136.6 billion. The services surplus increased less than $0.1 billion in
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Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Isabella Bank Corporation
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Isabella Bank Corporation
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Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Fleur Capital Corporation
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Fleur Capital Corporation
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Bureau of Economic Analysis
GDP, (Third Estimate), Industries, Corporate Profits, State GDP, and State Personal Income, 2nd Quarter 2026; State PCE, 2025
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.2 percent in the second quarter of 2026 (April, May, and June), according to the third estimate released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). In the first quarter, real GDP increased 2.5 percent (revised). The contributors to the increase in real GDP in the second quarter were consumer spending, investment, and expo
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Bureau of Economic Analysis
U.S. International Transactions and Investment Position, 2nd Quarter 2026
The U.S. current-account deficit resulting from international economic transactions widened by $33.4 billion, or 15.7 percent, to $246.0 billion in the second quarter of 2026, according to statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. The revised first-quarter deficit was $212.6 billion. The second-quarter deficit was 3.0 percent of current-dollar gross domestic product, up fr
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Bureau of Economic Analysis
Personal Income and Outlays, July 2026
Personal income increased $115.1 billion (0.4 percent at a monthly rate) in July, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Disposable personal income (DPI)-personal income less personal current taxes-increased $125.9 billion (0.5 percent), and personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased $36.3 billion (0.2 percent). Personal outlays-the sum of PCE,
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Bureau of Economic Analysis
Personal Income and Outlays, June 2026
Personal income increased $54.9 billion (0.2 percent at a monthly rate) in June, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Disposable personal income (DPI)-personal income less personal current taxes-increased $48.3 billion (0.2 percent), and personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased $65.2 billion (0.3 percent). Personal outlays-the sum of PCE, pe
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Bureau of Economic Analysis
Direct Investment by Country and Industry, 2025
The U.S. direct investment abroad position, or cumulative level of investment, increased $438.1 billion to $7.14 trillion at the end of 2025, according to statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. The increase was led by a $350.2 billion increase in the position in Europe, primarily in the United Kingdom and Luxembourg. By industry, manufacturing had the largest increase,
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Bureau of Economic Analysis
Activities of U.S. Affiliates of Foreign Multinational Enterprises, 2024
Majority-owned U.S. affiliates of foreign multinational enterprises employed 8.57 million workers in the United States in 2024, a 0.2 percent increase from 8.56 million workers in 2023, according to statistics on U.S. affiliate operations and finances released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Full Text
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Bureau of Economic Analysis
Personal Income and Outlays, May 2026
Personal income increased $181.6 billion (0.7 percent at a monthly rate) in May, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Disposable personal income (DPI)-personal income less personal current taxes-increased $164.9 billion (0.7 percent), and personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased $156.1 billion (0.7 percent). Personal outlays-the sum of PCE,
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