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investopedia.compolitics2 days ago
Newborns to Receive Government-Funded $1,000 Investment Accounts
Eligible newborns will receive a one-time $1,000 government deposit into an investment account that families can add to over time. The program aims to help children build assets but raises questions about its long-term economic effects.
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politics4 days ago
Opposition leader says One Nation policies would cost $1 trillion over decade
Opposition leader Angus Taylor stated that four One Nation policies would add a trillion dollars in costs over ten years and raise annual mortgage interest by $20,000. He also outlined Coalition plans to reverse recent tax changes and cut government spending.
gamesindustry.bizbusiness6 days ago
UK Committee Says Government Response to Small-Business Proposals Accepts Six of 36 Recommendations
The Business and Trade Committee told government ministers to rethink their reply to proposals for supporting small firms. It accepted only six of 36 recommendations and called for a revised plan within two months.
news.sky.combusiness18 days ago
Rachel Reeves Backs Andy Burnham as Next Prime Minister After Starmer Resigns
Chancellor Rachel Reeves endorsed Andy Burnham to replace Keir Starmer and urged continuity on fiscal policy during a 25 June speech. Starmer announced his resignation three days earlier after losing Labour support.
channel4.combusiness20 days ago
Chancellor selects economist to lead UK budget office
The Chancellor has chosen a former central bank official to chair the Office for Budget Responsibility. The appointment follows the December resignation of the previous chairman.
pbs.orgtechnology23 days ago
Cuba Approves 176 Measures to Expand Private Business and Decentralize Economy
Cuban authorities announced 176 economic measures that allow private businesses, foreign trade without state intermediaries, and private banks. The changes come as the government faces an energy embargo and prolonged blackouts.
thehindu.compolitics23 days ago
Cuba Announces Economic Reforms to Allow Private Enterprises
Cuba announced 176 measures to reduce state control over the economy and permit foreign and domestic private investment. The changes include ending mandatory joint ventures with the government and allowing stakes in state companies.
cnbc.comworld23 days ago
Dating App Founder Donates $400,000 to Economic Policy Center
Sam Yagan gave $400,000 to the Yale Budget Lab through the Yagan Family Foundation. The center studies federal policy effects on the U.S. economy and has been cited by major news outlets.
jpost.comworld24 days ago
Cuban Lawmakers Approve Economic Reforms to Allow Private Enterprise
Cuban lawmakers passed measures that would expand private business activity across large parts of the economy. The changes are intended to address the effects of U.S. sanctions.
dailywire.comai24 days ago
Senator Introduces Bill to Create Sovereign Wealth Fund for AI Oversight
Sen. Bernie Sanders discussed proposed legislation that would establish a sovereign wealth fund and expand public input on artificial intelligence regulation. The measure aims to give Americans a financial stake and regulatory voice in AI development.
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U.S. Official Says Memorandum Includes Possible $300 Billion Fund for Rebuilding Iran
A U.S. official stated that a memorandum of understanding contains a possible $300 billion fund for rebuilding Iran. The announcement provides details on the scope of the proposed financial arrangement.
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indiatoday.intoday.inbusiness30 days ago
Cuban President Announces Economic Reforms Package Without Timelines or Details
President Miguel Díaz-Canel unveiled measures on Friday to draw investment, involve overseas Cubans, and shift some administrative powers.
thesouthafrican.compolitics30 days ago
Cuba Grants Municipalities and State Firms Autonomy in Trade and Investment as Oil Imports and Power Supply Collapse
President Díaz-Canel announced reforms allowing direct foreign dealings as fuel shortages trigger extended blackouts and postponed medical procedures.
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Washington Examinerpolitics35 days ago
U.S. Sanctions GAESA, Cuban Military-Linked Conglomerate
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions on GAESA in a May 20 video address. The move targets a conglomerate that controls an estimated 40 to 70 percent of Cuba's economy and is run by the Cuban armed forces.
tass.compolitics37 days ago
Russian officials promote alternative economic framework at St. Petersburg forum
Russian officials used the annual St. Petersburg International Economic Forum to outline an alternative global economic system. The event, sometimes called the Russian Davos, also featured statements ruling out certain diplomatic meetings.
news.google.comfinance38 days ago
Indonesian Finance Minister Defends Economic Record as Rupiah and Stocks Decline
Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa stated that the country's economic fundamentals remain intact despite recent market pressure. The remarks came as the rupiah and Indonesian stocks fell.
benzinga.comworld39 days ago
Treasury Nominee Outlines Manufacturing Goals Focused on Domestic Production
A Treasury Department nominee described plans to shift economic measurement toward factory output. The remarks addressed current reliance on consumer prices as an indicator of abundance.
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japantimes.co.jpfinance40 days ago
Japan Prime Minister Says Excessive Currency Moves Harm Economy
The Japanese leader stated that sharp foreign-exchange fluctuations damage economic stability and pledged closer coordination with G-7 partners, including the United States. Officials also signaled readiness to intervene in currency markets when necessary.
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news.sky.comfinance40 days ago
Warsh Seeks Outside Advisers for Federal Reserve Reforms
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh appointed two interim advisers shortly after taking the post. One previously contributed to a conservative plan calling for major changes at the central bank.
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livemint.comworld44 days ago
South Korean chip firms lead AI growth as officials weigh distribution of gains
Samsung and SK Hynix are expanding production amid rising demand for AI chips. Government officials are examining ways to share resulting economic benefits while addressing potential job losses.
riotimesonline.comworld45 days ago
Tinubu Marks Third Anniversary with Reform Defense and Price Pledges
President Bola Tinubu addressed Nigerians on the third anniversary of his administration. He defended subsidy and exchange-rate changes while promising lower food and transport costs.
riotimesonline.compolitics46 days ago
Blair Urges Labour to Reset Tax, Regulation and Energy Policies to Boost Growth
The current prime minister said recent growth figures and falling NHS waiting lists vindicate decisions made since taking office. Former prime minister Tony Blair argued in a 5,600-word essay that the government lacks a coherent plan.
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citizen.co.zaworld46 days ago
UK Youth Unemployment Report Issued
A new report states Britain faces the possibility of a lost generation unless ministers address youth unemployment. The document places responsibility on government policy rather than on young people themselves.
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hrw.orgworld48 days ago
Libya Sets First Unified Budget in Thirteen Years
Libya's rival eastern and western authorities agreed on April 11 to a unified national budget for the first time since 2013. The Central Bank of Libya and international partners tied the agreement to dinar stability and transparent spending.
londontheinside.comfinance50 days ago
Government assessment projects £1.6 billion boost to City of London from financial reforms
A government assessment estimates that planned financial reforms will deliver a £1.6 billion economic boost to the City of London. The projection comes as officials continue to position the district as a contributor to national growth.
world51 days ago
Economists Comment on Australian Budget Tax Proposals
Five economists discussed the federal budget and opposition reply released two weeks ago. They welcomed several tax measures while calling for broader reform.
yahoo.comfinance51 days ago
Economist Claudia Sahm Questions Kevin Warsh's Views on Federal Reserve Communications
Claudia Sahm, former Federal Reserve economist, expressed concerns about Kevin Warsh's statements during his Senate Banking Committee testimony. She said his comments on forward guidance raised questions about potential changes to Fed communications practices.
Washington Examinerpolitics52 days ago
Columnist Joe Concha Criticizes Ocasio-Cortez Over Billionaire Comments
Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez contradicted her own statements when she flew private to political events. He argued that billionaires create jobs and improve lives through companies such as Amazon.
ecns.cnworld52 days ago
Zimbabwe Bans Foreign Companies and Individuals From Small-Scale Gold Mining
Zimbabwe has prohibited foreign companies and individuals from participating in small-scale gold mining. The policy targets local job protection and domestic economic benefits.
manilatimes.netfinance52 days ago
Central Bank President Says Lagging Effects Persist After Crisis Resolution
The president of a major central bank stated that economic effects would continue even if current conditions improve immediately. Officials provided no additional details on the nature or timing of the crisis.
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New York Postworld52 days ago
Seattle Mayor Regrets Past Comments on Starbucks Boycott and Wealthy Residents
Seattle's mayor expressed regret for earlier statements supporting a Starbucks boycott and dismissing concerns about high earners leaving the city. The remarks came after the company announced plans to expand its headquarters in Nashville.
Reasonpolitics53 days ago
Tariffs Added Nearly One Point to U.S. Consumer Prices in 2025
Tariffs imposed in 2025 raised consumer prices and cost American households about $1,000 each, according to multiple economic analyses. The measures also generated lobbying activity and legal challenges after a Supreme Court ruling.
Semaforworld53 days ago
Republican Senators Condemn Bolivia Protests, Support President Paz
Republican senators issued a statement backing Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz and urging peaceful demonstrations. The move follows recent protests over economic policy changes.
ai-cio.comworld53 days ago
Iran Conflict Expected to Affect Global Trade and Economies in Multiple Stages
Al Jazeera reported that disruptions from the Iran conflict will extend beyond immediate energy price increases. The effects are projected to reach food prices, manufacturing costs, and political stability in multiple regions over several years.
reason.compolitics53 days ago
Matt Yglesias Responds to Proposal for Libertarian and Abundance Liberal Alliance
Matt Yglesias endorsed an alliance between libertarians and abundance liberals while noting areas of agreement and disagreement. The exchange centers on deregulation, government intervention, and the value of holding views outside the political mainstream.
New York Postworld54 days ago
Jeff Bezos Calls for Zero Federal Income Tax on Bottom Half of Earners
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said the bottom half of U.S. earners should pay no federal income tax. He argued the change would help struggling families and noted the government does not need the revenue.
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prnewswire.comfinance55 days ago
Wolfe Research Links Rising Bond Yields to Potential White House Action
Wolfe Research stated that rising U.S. bond yields, rather than stock market declines, represent the main factor that could prompt White House action on the war. The firm noted inflation pressures and identified bond market stress as the primary concern for policymakers.
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White Housepolitics55 days ago
White House Issues Statement on World Trade Week
The White House released a statement marking World Trade Week. The message describes current U.S. trade policy and its reported effects on manufacturing and employment.
Fox Newspolitics55 days ago
U.S. President Meets Chinese Officials in Beijing
The U.S. president visited Beijing for talks with Chinese officials. The meeting included American business leaders and covered trade and regional issues.
usatoday.comworld56 days ago
Illinois Town Reopens Auto Plant After Two-Year Closure
Stellantis announced a $613 million investment to reopen its Belvidere, Illinois assembly plant in October 2025. The plant had been closed since February 2023, eliminating about 1,000 jobs. The facility will produce Jeep Cherokee and Compass models and support 3,300 positions.
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Israeli Right-Wing Parties Support Settlement Expansion in West Bank
Right-wing Israeli political groups advocate free-market policies while backing extensive government involvement in West Bank settlement construction. The approach represents a major state project in recent Israeli history.
pakistantoday.com.pkpolitics57 days ago
Reformers Propose Market Humanism to Guide Economic Outcomes
Nick Hanauer and Eric Beinhocker argue that markets should prioritize human flourishing over efficiency. The two reformers call their approach market humanism and say it can preserve capitalism while producing broader benefits.
thehindu.comfinance58 days ago
Argentina Beef Consumption Falls to 20-Year Low
Annual per capita beef consumption in Argentina dropped to 44.5 kilograms in April 2026. The decline follows higher beef prices and reduced household purchasing power after recent economic measures.
upi.comfinance58 days ago
Jerome Powell Resigns as Fed Chair, Serves Pro Tempore Until Kevin Warsh Is Sworn In
Jerome Powell has stepped down after eight years as Federal Reserve Chair. The central bank named him chair pro tempore until Kevin Warsh is sworn in as the new chair, potentially as early as next week. Trump administration nominees had opposed the terms of Powell's temporary rol…
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japantimes.co.jppolitics61 days ago
House Speaker Responds to Remark on Iran Conflict Affecting Affordability Agenda
The House speaker addressed a comment linking the Iran conflict to a slowdown in an affordability initiative. The remark described the conflict as having placed a damper on related efforts. The speaker's response was reported by The Hill on May 13, 2026.
alternet.orgpolitics61 days ago
Conservative Think Tank Fellow Argues New Right Labor Policies Would Harm Workers
Rachel Greszler, a senior research fellow at the Plymouth Institute for Free Enterprise, wrote that interventionist labor policies favored by some on the New Right would reduce employment, mobility and economic growth. She stated that real average earnings in the United States ro…
deccanchronicle.comworld61 days ago
President Lee Jae-myung to Meet 2025 Nobel Economics Laureate Peter Howitt
President Lee Jae Myung will hold talks Friday morning at Cheong Wa Dae with Peter Howitt, who shared the 2025 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for research on sustained growth through creative destruction. The meeting will include several senior economic and policy offi…
Al Jazeeraworld61 days ago
Tens of Thousands March in Argentina Over University Funding Dispute
Huge crowds marched in Buenos Aires and other cities on May 13, 2026, denouncing government refusal to implement a law increasing university budgets and salaries amid high inflation. Public universities have been tuition-free since 1949 and produced five Nobel laureates.
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rnz.co.nzai61 days ago
South Korean Official Proposes Taxing AI Chipmaker Profits to Fund Basic Income and Youth Startups
Kim Yong-beom suggested on May 12, 2026 that windfall gains from Samsung and SK Hynix be redirected to basic income programs for rural communities and startup funding for young people. The proposal echoes ideas previously raised by several AI industry leaders. Semafor reported th…
abcnews.go.compolitics61 days ago
Trump Approval Holds at 36% in Latest Economist/YouGov Poll
A new Economist/YouGov poll released Tuesday shows President Donald Trump's approval at 36 percent and disapproval at 58 percent, matching last week's figures and producing a net rating of -22 percent. The survey arrives on the same day as a Bureau of Labor Statistics report show…
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BJP Secures Victory in Indian State Election
The BJP party of Indian Prime Minister Modi has won a state election. The outcome strengthens the party's position as the country faces economic challenges. A podcast discussion examined what the result means for the party's hold on power.
thehindu.compolitics62 days ago
Museveni Pushes Industrialisation and Skills Reform in Swearing-in Speech
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni used his swearing-in at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala on 12 May 2026 to lay out plans focused on value addition, manufacturing and skills development. He criticised the export of raw materials and pointed to locally produced electric buses…
thegatewaypundit.comworld62 days ago
Angela Rayner Positions for Labour Leadership With Appeal to Financial Industry
Angela Rayner has begun efforts to position herself for the Labour leadership by courting London’s financial industry while defending welfare spending and presenting defense policy as a jobs program. The approach combines soft-Left policies with language of fiscal responsibility…
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tass.comworld62 days ago
Hungary’s Incoming Finance Minister Promises to Meet Euro Adoption Criteria Within Four Years
Hungary’s incoming finance minister has committed to fulfilling all requirements for adopting the euro within four years. The pledge marks a specific timeline for meeting the necessary economic and legal criteria. @business reported the statement as the country prepares for a gov…
Bloombergai62 days ago
South Korea's Presidential Policy Chief Proposes Tax on AI Profits to Fund Citizen Payments
South Korea's presidential policy chief said the nation should pay citizens a dividend using taxes on AI profits. The statement fueled sharp swings in Korean stocks. Bloomberg published the report with a photo by Krisztian Bocsi.
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Presidential Policy Chief Proposes Public Dividends From AI Economic Gains
The presidential chief of staff for policy suggested introducing public dividends to share gains from an artificial intelligence-driven economic expansion. The proposal was made as the main stock index approached record levels amid strong profits at major chipmakers. The presiden…
upi.compolitics62 days ago
South Korea Announces Plan to Raise Social Security Spending to OECD Advanced-Nation Levels by 2040
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok announced plans to raise social security expenditures during a May 12, 2026 meeting in Seoul. The move aims to address demographic shifts and establish a sustainable welfare system amid national challenges including the Middle East war. South Korea's c…
thehindu.comfinance62 days ago
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement With Honduras on Credit Facility Reviews
The International Monetary Fund has reached a staff-level agreement with Honduras on the fourth and fifth reviews of its extended credit and fund facilities. Board approval is expected in late June 2026, which would release approximately $245 million. The agreement concludes the…
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Cnbcai63 days ago
National Economic Council Director Says AI Not Costing Jobs Now
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said there is no sign in the data that artificial intelligence is costing anyone their job at present. His comments were made as several technology companies including Amazon, Meta and Oracle have announced job cuts with some citin…
The Timespolitics64 days ago
Péter Magyar Sworn In as Hungary’s Prime Minister
Péter Magyar was sworn in as prime minister on Saturday after his Tisza party won a decisive victory in April elections, ending 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán. In his first speech, Magyar apologised to those stigmatised under the previous government and pledged to serve rather…