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Wednesday briefing: Did Keir Starmer’s speech take advantage of perpetual Tory crisis?

In today’s newsletter: All the content of – and reaction to – Keir Starmer’s conference speech

The Guardian - UK

What's happening with the British pound and what does it mean for Australia's economy?

With the UK government fighting off fears of a recession, the British pound tumbled against the US dollar this week. Here's why stock markets are concerned and what it means for Australia.

ABC News

Soaring power costs leave Slovakia economy at risk of collapse, PM tells FT

Slovakia's Prime Minister Eduard Heger said that soaring electricity costs had left the country's economy at risk of "collapse", the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

Reuters

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Kansas race tests which matters more: Economy or abortion?

Kansas' only Democrat in Congress is hoping abortion-rights voters remain fired up enough to save her swing-district seat even if some of them blame her party for housing and grocery prices

The Independent UK

White House mulling potential Yellen departure after midterms

It would be the first and most consequential exit in a potentially broad reorganization of Biden's economic team.

Axios

Stocks Racing to Bottom

The S&P 500 (SPY) has raced 15% lower in just a few short weeks. Sure we might see a short term bounce here or there. Unfortunately most signs still point lower. Why is that the case? How much lower could we go? And what is the best way to trade…

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Smart Visa scheme to cover 18 sectors

The cabinet yesterday approved extending the Smart Visa scheme to cover a total of 18 targeted industries, up from the existing 13, aiming to entice skilled workers, investors, executives and entrepreneurs to work or invest in Thailand.

Bangkok Post

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$Why fracking holds such symbolic power for the Conservative right$

Why fracking holds such symbolic power for the Conservative right

The UK government has lifted a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing (or “fracking”) in England. In his statement, new business secretary Jacob Rees-Mogg argued that it was in the national interest for local communities to tolerate “a higher degree of risk and disturbance” given the current energy crisis.

The Conversation

Keir Starmer says Tories have 'lost control of British economy' as he pledges state-owned energy firm

He urged the British public to not 'forget' or 'forgive' the Conservative Party during a Labour party conference speech today

Manchester Evening News

The Leader podcast: Why lenders withdrew mortgage deals

Three UK lenders have withdrawn some of their mortgage deals in response to the drop in the pound, and the on-going uncertainty in the UK economy.

Evening Standard

Was the mini-budget a cunning Tory plan?

Letter: If they lose the next election this will leave the incoming Labour government with a wrecked economy to repair and only five years to do it, writes Ray Perham

The Guardian - UK

What a Re-test of June Lows Could Mean for the Market Outlook

The S&P 500 (SPY) is now hovering just above the June lows. Interestingly, we have a meaningful divergence in place as global growth-linked stocks like Caterpillar are making lower lows. I do think this is meaningful. The latest leg lower in stocks is coming about due to a combination of…

StockNews.com

World economy jolted by war with recessions now seen looming

PARIS: The world as a whole has been jolted by the war in Ukraine, according to the OECD, which cut almost all growth forecasts for the Group of 20 next year while anticipating further interest-rate hikes too.

The Times of India

UK Labour leader accuses government of trashing economy

The leader of Britain’s main opposition Labour Party has accused the governing Conservatives of losing control of the economy

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The Independent UK

How Kwasi Kwarteng’s budget damaged the economy and what will happen now

Policy Correspondent Jon Stone unpacks how unfunded tax cuts pulled the rug out from under the UK economy

Daily Mirror

Travel experts’ top five tips for getting extra legroom without spending more

You won't need to fork out the extra fees in Economy that airlines often charge for those who want the extra space if you follow these tips from experts at Travel Lens

Los Angeles Times

Jan. 6 still has the power to shock. But will it drive voters' decisions?

LOS ANGELES — In a competitive Los Angeles-area congressional district, the campaign playbooks are well-defined. Republican Rep. Mike Garcia is relying on voter discontent about the economy. His Democratic challenger, Christy Smith, wants abortion rights to be top of mind.

Dublin Live

Budget 2023: Dublin hairdresser fears VAT increase will see customers turn to shadow economy

She also fears that customers will simply have to stop going to the salon to make ends meet this winter

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The Conversation

Is the UK in a recession? How central banks decide and why it's so hard to call it

Last week, UK chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng launched a bid to boost economic growth with the largest tax cutting exercise for half a century. What this so-called mini-budget has since overshadowed, however, was an admission by the Bank of England the previous day that the UK may already be in a…

The Independent UK

Starmer: Do not forgive Tories for crashing the economy

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer used his conference speech to condemn the Tories for the economic turmoil facing the country.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer: Do not forgive Tories for crashing the economy

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer used his conference speech to condemn the Tories for the economic turmoil facing the country.

Reuters

German minister sees nuclear extension as increasingly likely - Spiegel

Germany's economy minister expects to have to extend the lifespans of the country's last two nuclear power plants to avoid possible outages and grid bottlenecks in Europe's biggest economy this winter, Spiegel weekly reported on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

Day Today ‘Pound stolen’ sketch goes viral after sterling tanks

Social media users post sardonic British humour after Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget

The Guardian - UK

UK government bonds: why are yields rising and why does it matter?

Britain’s borrowing costs have soared as investors turn sour on prospects for economy

Evening Standard

Pound’s collapse means cut-price visit for tourists to see King Charles, says airline boss

Chief executive of Virgin Atlantic says Government needs to change course to stop hurting economy - but collapse could mean boost for tourism

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