Politics
UK Government Weighs New Tax Allowances to Shield Poorer Retirees
Chancellor John Healey faces mounting criticism over a proposed exemption policy ahead of the Autumn Budget.
Economy
87 stories about this topic.
Business
Brazilian Markets Plunge and Real Drops Following Lula's Re-Election
The surprise runoff victory of leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva triggered a massive sell-off, forcing a temporary trading suspension on the São Paulo stock exchange.
Business
Trump Accounts Automatically Enroll Millions of Children Under New Investment Policy
Eligible American youth can now access government-backed investment accounts established by recent federal legislation.
Business
Financial Hardships Among Pensioners Spark Nationwide Discussions
While some retirees face economic distress after decades of work, policymakers debate structural funding challenges for senior benefits.
Politics
Trump Administration Delays Federal Student Loan Wage Garnishment
The Department of Education has paused aggressive collection methods for defaulted loans as officials work to establish a new repayment framework.
Technology
AI Spending Concerns Trigger Tech Selloff and Drag Down Bitcoin
Market anxiety over ambitious artificial intelligence investments and rising borrowing costs led to a significant Wall Street downturn and pressured cryptocurrency prices.
Business
Energy Costs Rise and Seasonal Changes Take Effect in France
New regulations and winter pricing adjustments take effect as energy costs increase for consumers.
Business
Brazilian Markets Fall and US Dollar Surges After Presidential Election
The B3 triggered a circuit breaker and the commercial dollar climbed 10 percent as financial markets reacted to election results.
Politics
Student-Loan Borrowers Face Default Crisis as Midterms Approach
Rising delinquency rates and growing economic pressures put student debt collection at the forefront of voters' minds ahead of the upcoming elections.
Business
Moody's Keeps France's Sovereign Rating Unchanged Amid Economic Pressures
European stock markets recovered slightly at the beginning of the week after credit rating agency Moody's maintained France's sovereign debt rating.
Politics
UK Markets and Pensioners Await Chancellor John Healey’s First Budget
As the UK prepares for Chancellor John Healey's upcoming fiscal plan, markets remain steady while potential adjustments to the state pension and personal allowance loom.
World
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wins historic fourth term as president of Brazil
The Brazilian leader defeated Flávio Bolsonaro in a runoff election, securing a historic fourth mandate amid varied international reactions and market drops.