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It sounds idyllic — a four-day working week for the same pay. Reports suggest that employees could be granted new rights to work compressed hours, as part of the Employment Rights Bill. Yet such a policy confers serious risk both to business and the wider economy.

Fans are not the only ones eagerly awaiting next year's Oasis reunion tour: British hoteliers and pub owners are looking forward to a boom in business, with hopes of a Taylor Swift-style economy boost.

Vice President Kamala Harris unveils economic agenda focusing on middle class support and 'opportunity economy'. Criticizes opponent's policies.

A Trump win in November would affect the credit markets across more sectors than if Harris won, UBS says.

Oct WTI crude oil (CLV24 ) Thursday closed up +1.39 (+1.87%), and Oct RBOB gasoline (RBV24 ) closed up +4.04 (+1.95%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled moderately higher Thursday on signs of strength in the US economy that supports energy demand. Crude also moved higher as supply disruptions in...

Economist and author Kyla Scanlon discusses inflation, economic narratives, and the housing market.

Oct WTI crude oil (CLV24 ) today is up +1.83 (+2.46%), and Oct RBOB gasoline (RBV24 ) is up +3.69 (+1.78%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today on signs of strength in the US economy that supports energy demand. Crude is also rallying as supply disruptions in...

Despite concerns about high-interest rates, recent data suggests that the economy remains strong. According to measures from the Conference Board and the University of Michigan, consumer confidence has been improving.

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