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This government needs to reverse at least three decades of financial woes, and it needs to show progress before its plan gets Trumped, writes economist Michael Jacobs

The new path for the United States economy will be made more explicit by how bonds are performing currently. Wall Street analysts and institutions agree

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says most workers have seen wages outpace inflation.

Managing money effectively is a critical skill that empowers individuals to achieve financial stability, avoid unnecessary debt, and work toward long-term goals. In 2025, with the global economy continuing to evolve and new financial tools emerging, it’s essential to adapt budgeting strategies and leverage available resources.

Asian stocks began 2025 mostly in the red on Thursday after worries about US interest rates, tariffs and China's economy gave Wall Street the holiday blues for a fourth straight session.

With threats of recession, global fracturing and increasingly angry voters, Labour’s sticky start is unlikely to get any easier, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

If India is to realise its dreams of ranking alongside the US and China it must maintain high growth rates and ensure the benefits of development reach the population as a whole – no easy task, as Shweta Sharma reports

It’s unlikely 2025 will repeat the massive gains of 2024, but it’s a far cry from early recession fears.

Borrowers can expect cashflow relief from interest rate cuts in 2025, yet a further deterioration in the jobs market will also start to be felt.