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Deloitte predicts December budget update will show bottom line has worsened since May, in fiscal ‘thud’

Next month’s update of the federal budget will forecast a bigger deficit for 2024-25 than was predicted in the May budget, according to the Deloitte Access Economics’ Budget Monitor, released on Tuesday.

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Bendigo stay unbeaten in WNBL after big comeback

Bendigo have rallied from a 19-point deficit to stretch their unbeaten start to the WNBL season to six games with a 79-71 win over Southside Flyers in Ballarat.

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Scott Bessent: Trump's Treasury Pick With Diverse Background

Scott Bessent, Trump's treasury secretary pick, advocates for deficit reduction, tax cuts, and tariffs as sanctions.

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Sugar Prices Give Up Early Gains on the Outlook for a Smaller Sugar Deficit

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) Friday closed down -0.02 (-0.09%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) closed down -0.20 (-0.04%). Sugar prices Friday gave up an early advance and closed slightly lower on negative carryover from Thursday after the International Sugar Organization (ISO) lowered its...

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DOGE notwithstanding, here are the 2 options Trump has to tackle the $35T national debt

The 2025 deficit needs to be reduced by $750 billion to stabilize national debt—or twice what the federal government spends to pay all civilian employees.

Fortune

Sugar Prices Decline on the Outlook for a Smaller Global Sugar Deficit

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) Thursday closed down -0.27 (-1.25%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) closed down -5.50 (-0.98%). Sugar prices Thursday moved lower after the International Sugar Organization (ISO) lowered its 2024/25 global sugar deficit forecast to -2.51 MMT from an August forecast...

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Sugar Prices Fall as Supply Concerns Fade and the Brazilian Real Weakens

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH25 ) today is down -0.26 (-1.20%), and March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH25 ) is down -5.30 (-0.95%). Sugar prices today are under pressure after the International Sugar Organization (ISO) lowered its 2024/25 global sugar deficit forecast to -2.51 MMT from an August...

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Japan's Trade Deficit Persists Amid Weak Yen And Rising Costs

Japan's trade deficit persists as imports exceed exports, impacted by a weakening yen and global uncertainties. Prime Minister Ishiba aims to enhance econo...

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Japan records trade deficit for the fourth month straight despite export recovery

Japan racked up a trade deficit in October for the fourth month in a row, as a weak yen and the rising price of energy kept import costs high

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Greenwich school earmarked for closure due to plummeting pupil numbers and £1.2m deficit

A primary school in Greenwich has been earmarked for closure following plummeting pupil numbers.

Evening Standard

DOGE's Chances Are Slim, but It Might Be Our Only Hope

Congress and the president show no interest in cutting government. Maybe outsiders can get it done.

Reason

Three-quarters of higher education providers ‘could be in deficit by 2025-26’

The Office for Students said up to 72% of providers could fall below the line by 2025-26 based on current trends.

Evening Standard

US October Deficit Swells 287% To $257 Billion

According to a report by the Treasury Department on Wednesday, the figure was a sharp increase of 287% from October 2023's $67 billion deficit.

Latin Times

US October Budget Deficit Swells 287% To $257 Billion

The budget deficit of the U.S. government in October 2023 was $67 billion.

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Trump's First Term Wasn't Fiscally Responsible. Will His Second Be Different?

Even before the pandemic spending increase, the budget deficit was approaching $1 trillion. The GOP has the chance to embrace fiscal sanity this time if they can find the political will.

The National (Scotland)

Staff at Scottish university told job losses 'inevitable' amid £30m budget deficit

DUNDEE University staff have been warned of “inevitable” job losses as the educational institution faces a financial budget deficit of £30…

The Conversation

Practising culture on Country can improve Aboriginal people’s health and wellbeing

Despite decades of policy interventions, the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is declining against defined targets. And yet, health and wellbeing continue to be measured against deficit-focused “gaps” between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians in health research and policy.

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Trump's Economic Policies: Impact On Prices And Inflation

Explore the potential economic impacts of President-elect Trump's proposed policies on inflation, economic growth, and the federal budget deficit.

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International Business Times

Trump's Win Drives Up Bond Yields To Highest In Months On Deficit Fears

The president-elect's campaign promises of tariffs and tax cuts are expected to drive up the debt and stoke inflation

Fortune

As Germany lurches from crisis to crisis, analysts fear ‘tariff man’ Trump could be 2025's disaster

During his first term as president, Trump reportedly called Germans “very bad” for selling America millions of cars that widened its trade deficit.

Motorsport

How costly have sprint mistakes been in Bagnaia’s MotoGP title bid?

Francesco Bagnaia’s hopes of retaining the MotoGP title are hanging by a thread. The factory Ducati rider is facing a 24-point deficit to Pramac rival Jorge Martin heading into the final round of the season in Barcelona next week.

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How costly have sprint mistakes been in Bagnaia’s MotoGP title bid

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Dollar Weakens Ahead of US Election Results

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.43% and posted a 2-1/2 week low. Long liquidation weighed on the dollar ahead of the results of Tuesday’s US presidential election, which is too close to call. Also, Tuesday’s US Sep trade deficit was wider than expected, a negative factor...

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Dollar Falls on Long Liquidation Ahead of Today’s US Election Results

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down by -0.28% and modestly above Monday’s 2-week low. Long liquidation is weighing on the dollar ahead of the results of today’s US presidential election, which is too close to call. Also, today’s US Sep trade deficit was wider than expected, a negative factor...

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US September Trade Deficit Widest In Over Two Years

The US trade deficit expanded in September to its widest since early 2022 as imports increased while companies stocked up ahead of possible disruptions like a dockworkers' strike, according to government data released Tuesday.

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