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Chicago City Council Passes Revenue Ordinance Without Head Tax

Chicago’s city council on Friday approved a revenue ordinance for 2026 that’s a key component of a roughly $16 billion budget for the third-largest US city.

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Bloomberg New Economy: Thriving in an Age of Extremes

Candid conversations with CEOs, investors, and government leaders focused on how to navigate and prosper in this age of economic uncertainty. Hosted by Erik Schatzker in Singapore. (Source: Bloomberg)

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When airports will be the busiest this holiday season

This year has already seen eight of the busiest air travel days in TSA history. Could a December date join them?

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Alan Milburn to review rise in youth minimum wage

Exclusive: Blair-era minister echoes concerns about young people being priced out of jobs, in intervention likely to dismay Labour MPsThe future of the youth minimum wage will come under review as part of a major inquiry into rising inactivity among Britain’s young people by the former health secret…

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Circle back in February? If only we could | Letter

David Parker responds to the news that some New Zealanders are taking an extremely long summer breakI’m curious about these New Zealand workers checking out of any serious work from Christmas until March (See you in March? Debate in New Zealand over extremely long summer break, 12 December). Who are…

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Gabon to Audit Mining Deals as Reforms Start Amid IMF Talks

Gabon will kick off an audit of mining contracts as it seeks to strengthen governance amid talks with the International Monetary Fund for a new lending program.

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How much will a $90,000 home equity loan cost monthly following the December Fed rate cut?

Fed rate cuts have helped cut home equity loan costs. Here's how much a $90,000 home equity loan costs monthly now.

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Brussels sprouts buck trend for rising Christmas food prices

The divisive festive vegetable is cheaper now than in 2019 as farmers lament collapse in consumption

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As labor market tightens, Americans are turning to dating apps to find a new job

Anyone looking for a new job in the past year knows first-hand how challenging the job market is. From getting rejected by a company’s ATS (applicant tracking system) to getting ghosted by recruiters after the initial screening call, job seekers with years of experience are still struggling to secur…

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US Consumer Sentiment Ticks Up While Budget Concerns Linger

US consumer sentiment rose in December by less than expected, remaining depressed amid lingering affordability concerns.

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ECB Can Keep Rates on Hold If Outlook Materializes, Wunsch Says

The European Central Bank can leave borrowing costs untouched for some time if the predictions in its latest outlook pan out, according to Governing Council member Pierre Wunsch.

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Inflation risk is still under-appreciated by investors

Powerful forces look poised to reignite growth at a time when economies are close to capacity

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German Economy to ‘Strengthen Markedly’ in 2026, Bundesbank Says

Germany’s economy will gradually recover next year and gain momentum in 2027, helped by higher public outlays on defense and infrastructure, the Bundesbank said.

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Euro-Zone Wage Growth to Pick Up in Second Half of Next Year

Pay growth in the euro area is set to accelerate in the latter half of next year, supporting the European Central Bank’s assessment that there’s currently no need to lower interest rates further.

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EU leaders agree on 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine after a plan to use Russian assets unravels

European Union leaders have agreed to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years

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Government borrowing higher than expected in November

Borrowing - the difference between public spending and tax income - was £11.7bn last month.

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UK retail sales drop unexpectedly as economy struggles

Volumes edged down 0.1 per cent after analysts predicted a rise

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IMF Sees Mali 2026 Rebound With Barrick Deal Lifting Gold Output

The International Monetary Fund expects a gradual recovery in Mali’s economy next year on higher mining output, after the government resolved a two-year dispute with Barrick Mining Corp.

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UK Borrowing Falls in First Public Finances Data Since Budget

UK government borrowing fell in November as the economy continued to generate healthy tax receipts and debt costs declined, a modest boost for Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves weeks after she unveiled a difficult budget.

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Bank of France Lifts Growth Forecasts as Economy Defies Upheaval

The Bank of France raised its growth forecasts as the euro area’s second-largest economy shows resilience to prolonged political turbulence and fiscal uncertainty.