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Australia’s tax take is higher – but so are debt and deficit in this year’s budget

Higher-than-expected revenue has put the economy in a stronger position than last year and is helping fund pre-election policies including tax cuts

The Guardian - AU

Albanese government bids for votes with ‘top-up’ tax cuts for all

Tax cuts are the centrepiece of the Albanese government’s cost-of-living budget bid for re-election in May. The surprise tax measures mean taxpayers will receive an extra tax cut of up to A$268 from July 1 next year and up to $536 every year from July 1 2027.

The Conversation

Budget fundamentals smashed as storms cloud outlook

Australia's federal budget is forecast to eclipse $1 trillion in debt for the first time in 2025/26, as global challenges threaten the nation's coffers.

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A ‘modest’ tax bribe, delivered against dark clouds of Trump-induced uncertainty

The Albanese government’s fourth budget is a pitch for the votes of a sour and alienated electorate, framed against a background of extraordinary international uncertainty.

The Conversation

Britons cutting back on spending as confidence in economy falls, survey shows

Most feel financially secure but think UK’s economy is worsening, as chancellor plans welfare cuts in spring statement

The Guardian - UK

China’s missed emissions target poses challenge to global climate efforts

China’s carbon intensity fell less than planned for in 2024 even as Beijing made strides in renewable energy.

Al Jazeera

Technology Is Fast Becoming the New Currency for Those Trading in Secrets

The world of tech has, by far, become the greatest contributor to the global economy we have today, with the tech industry accounting for approximately 35% of the world economy and surpassing a whopping valuation of almost 40 trillion USD.

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Dollar Climbs With T-note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday rose by +0.19% and posted a 2-week high. The dollar moved higher on Monday on signs of strength in the economy after the Mar S&P Global Services PMI index and Feb Chicago Fed national activity index rose more than expected. Also, higher T-note yields...

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The peculiar Turkish corruption issue behind Istanbul mayor’s arrest – and how it became a tool of political oppression

Turkey is in turmoil after Istanbul’s mayor, Ekrem İmamoğlu, a leading opposition figure and potential challenger to Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, was arrested on March 19 on charges of corruption.

The Conversation

UK Targets Spending Cuts To Mend Public Finances

Britain's Labour government will deliver a highly anticipated fiscal update on Wednesday, with finance minister Rachel Reeves expected to detail billions of pounds of spending cuts to address the country's struggling economy.

International Business Times

Powell Warns of More Inflation—Here’s Where Smart Money Is Moving

There's a rotation happening right now in these three ETFs, caused by the latest commentary from the FOMC meeting suggesting more inflation ahead.

MarketBeat

Markets Fluctuate As Traders Prepare For 'Liberation Day'

Investor sentiment has been jolted in recent weeks by fears that the president's hardball policies could deal a painful blow to the global economy.

Latin Times

AI avatars’ lack of authenticity won’t stop them from joining the creator economy—and giving humans a run for their money

Human creators are already competing for attention among the AI slop that’s become pervasive across platforms like Pinterest and Instagram Reels.

Fortune

Boost for Reeves as business survey shows strongest growth since September

Flash PMI index shows a strong performance from the services sector in March but manufacturing still struggling

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Euronews

Eurozone business activity rises as Germany’s manufacturing rebounds

Eurozone business activity expanded for a third straight month in March, driven by a rebound in German manufacturing and easing inflation pressures, offering early signs of a more sustained recovery.

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Stock Index Futures Soar on Hope of Targeted U.S. Tariffs

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +0.97%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +1.14% this morning, with investors hopeful that the next wave of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs will be less severe than previously signaled.

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Stock Index Futures Soar on Tariff Optimism, U.S. PCE Inflation Data Awaited

International Business Times

Asian Markets Fluctuate As Traders Prepare For 'Liberation Day'

Asian markets swung on Monday as the White House prepares to impose tariffs on key trading partners next week that many fear could deal a painful blow to the global economy.

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The U.S. now suffers from these 5 dead giveaways of an emerging-market economy in trouble, former IMF official says — 'It pains me to say it'

"Worse, by dint of its size, America’s actions have a much greater impact on the world economy than those of any run-of-the-mill emerging market."

The Conversation

This week’s federal budget will focus on cost-of-living measures – and a more uncertain global economy

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will bring down the federal budget on Tuesday.

Euronews

Will Iran go nuclear now that Trump is in power - or can a deal be done?

Will Iran build its first nuclear bomb or will it reach a deal with the West? A journalist from the Euronews Persian Service examines Tehran's options.

Fortune

Cathie Wood says the U.S. is in a 'rolling recession' as money velocity collapses, but that will help unlock Fed rate cuts and lower taxes

The Ark Invest CEO also said she has been buying Tesla stock and crypto-related assets like Coinbase and Robinhood during the market's downturn.

The Independent UK

Income tax cuts and jobs at risk due to trade war, Donohoe says

Government plans for tax cuts may have to be postponed due to the threat of a global trade war, the finance minister has said.

The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves to cut 10,000 civil service jobs in effort to lower government costs

UK chancellor ‘not satisfied’ with the current numbers, but promises the economy and living standards will improve

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves bets the house on 60,000 new bricklayers to help jumpstart economy

The chancellor reveals plans to train up to 60,000 bricklayers, electricians, engineers and carpenters over the next four years

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