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Why the UK’s bank ringfencing doesn’t need large-scale reform

Rachel Reeves would do well to drop her ‘boot on the neck’ inflammatory language and err on the side of caution

The Guardian - UK

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jim Chalmers wants roundtable to ‘crack open’ the challenge of slow housing approvals

The Reserve Bank’s rate cut this week will help relieve many mortgage holders, but it wasn’t all positive news from the bank. It also underscored the serious productivity and economic growth challenges facing the Australian economy.

The Conversation

Real wages boost for workers, but costs might worry RBA

Strong annual growth in wages will be noted by the Reserve Bank as it collates data leading up to its next decision on whether to cut interest rates.

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Australia's central bank cuts interest rate for third time this year to 3.6%

Australia’s central bank has reduced its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point for a third time this year to 3.6%, with inflation tamed and economic growth stalling

The Independent UK

Trump is losing his foolish trade war. This will cost ordinary Americans greatly

Trump’s trade war has pushed up inflation, slashed US job gains, slowed economic growth and caused the manufacturing sector to sputter

The Guardian - US

Voices: Like Sadiq Khan, I’m a Heathrow nimby – here’s what I’d really like to do to the airport…

COMMENT: Any model of economic growth that depends on ever-increasing air travel is one that is not worth having, argues John Rentoul

The Independent UK

Trump’s tariff bullying: Why India must stand its ground

Donald Trump’s chaotic act continues. His latest move: slapping a 25 percent tariff and a penalty on Indian goods exports to the United States.It’s vintage Trump – unapologetic – designed to get the other side, in this case India, to surrender to his demands. He is like a kid in…

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Voices: Poll of the day: Do you support the expansion of Heathrow Airport?

Plans for a third runway at Heathrow have reignited debate, with supporters citing economic growth and critics warning of environmental harm and regional imbalance

The Independent UK

Stock Index Futures Plunge on Trump’s Tariffs & A Weak US Jobs Report

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are down -0.93%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are down -1.03% this morning as U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping import tariffs fueled concerns about the outlook for economic growth.

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Why is Heathrow’s third runway back on the agenda?

Plans submitted as big infrastructure projects form heart of UK government’s strategy to kickstart economic growth

The Guardian - UK

US Second Quarter GDP Growth To Reflect Tariff Turbulence

US economic growth is expected to rebound in the second quarter, analysts said, in a momentary comeback reflecting trade shifts as companies tried to avoid the harshest of President Donald Trump's wide-ranging tariffs.

International Business Times

Time over for banker remorse? Labour must beware relying on the City for economic growth

Financial crisis of 2008 should not be forgotten as reinflation of banking industry could hurt other priority sectors

The Guardian - UK

US-China trade talks: Can China reduce its export dependence?

China's reliance on exports for economic growth will be a key topic in U.S.-China trade talks this coming week in Stockholm

The Independent UK

Crude Prices Rise as Progress in Trade Talks Supports Energy Demand

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Thursday closed up +0.78 (+1.20%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed down -0.0127 (-0.61%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Thursday settled mixed. Crude oil found support on signs of progress in trade talks, which could support economic growth and energy demand....

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Progress in Trade Talks Supports Energy Demand and Crude Prices

September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) today is up +0.73 (+1.12%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) is down -0.0145 (-0.69%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today are mixed. Crude oil is finding support in signs of progress in trade talks, which could support economic growth and energy demand. Also,...

The Guardian - UK

Why City deregulation plans will backfire on Rachel Reeves

Letters: Readers respond to the chancellor’s proposals to cut red tape in the hope of boosting economic growth

The Independent UK

Analysis finds devolved tax powers could add £4 billion for local services

A report commissioned by county councils suggests fiscal devolution would boost growth and local government finances.

The Guardian - UK

Reeves says rules and red tape are ‘boot on the neck’ of business

At the Mansion House dinner she calls for regulators to allow more risk to clear the way for economic growth

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The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves vows to take ‘the boot of regulation off the throat of businesses’ in red tape bonfire

After announcing reforms to the mortgage market, the chancellor hopes to spur economic growth with a bonfire of regulations for the City

Fortune

For the first time in decades, the U.S. will likely experience negative net migration, shrinking the U.S. workforce—and economic growth by extension

Trump’s mass deportation campaign could slash GDP growth by up to 0.4% in 2025 in a “startling” blow to the labor force, economists warn

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves’ mortgage gamble is the move of a chancellor who is running out of options

NEWS ANALYSIS: Plans to get more people on the housing ladder should be applauded, writes David Maddox, but the chancellor must take heed of lessons from the past

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves set to bet the house on economic growth by loosening mortgage rules

The chancellor is set to rip up many of the rules brought in after the 2008 financial crash to encourage investors and businesses to take risks again and open up the housing market to thousands more first-time buyers

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Crude Oil Prices Tumble as Trump Remains Patient with Putin

August WTI crude oil (CLQ25 ) on Monday closed down -1.47 (-2.15%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ25 ) closed down -0.0216 (-0.99%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today fell from 3-week highs and fell sharply on speculation that President Trump's tariff policies will slow global economic growth and energy demand....

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Heightened Trade Tensions Weigh on Crude Oil Prices

August WTI crude oil (CLQ25 ) today is down -1.11 (-1.62%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ25 ) is down -0.0284 (-1.30%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today fell from 3-week highs and turned lower on speculation that President Trump's tariff policies will slow global economic growth and energy demand. Also,...

The National (Scotland)

Rachel Reeves set to ape Margaret Thatcher with bank regulation bonfire

RACHEL Reeves is reportedly set to unveil Margaret Thatcher-style banking reforms in a desperate bid to spark economic growth.

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