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‘Precarious’ is Wall Street’s defining word for 2026
Labor market softness, recession fears, AI bubbles and Fed questions are all top of mind as Wall Street heads into 2026.
Emily Booth
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Most Americans decide 2025 isn’t the year for charity, poll says
Americans were much more likely to make a Black Friday purchase than a GivingTuesday gift this year.
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We asked experts to rate the U.S. economy in 2025. Here's what they said.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
Mdl
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Jobless claims fall again — and they’re even lower than last year
Much has changed in the U.S. economy since President Trump took over from President Biden nearly one year ago, but one thing hasn’t: The low level of layoffs. Companies just aren’t getting rid of many workers.
Arthur G
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Middle East IPOs fall by a third as post-pandemic boom fades
Companies in the region have raised $6.5bn this year so far, down from $9.9bn in 2024
Evaelisaschneider
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South Korea offers tax breaks on overseas stock sales to stem currency’s slide
Authorities seek to rein in craze for US equities that has weakened won’s value against dollar
Rebecca S
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Australian Dollar Climbs to Highest Since Oct. 2024 on RBA Bets
The Australian dollar climbed to its strongest in more than a year after traders ratchet expectations the Reserve Bank will quickly shift to raising interest rates early next year.
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US Initial Jobless Claims Fall, Continuing Claims Rise
Initial jobless claims in the US fell by 10,000 to 214,000 in the week ending Dec. 20. The median forecast called for 224,000 applications. Continuing claims though rose to 1.92 million. Bloomberg's Michael Ball and Stephanie Roth of Wolfe Research react. (Source: Bloomberg)
Testu3ser
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Why 4.3% GDP growth proves the ‘vibecession’ theory is historically wrong
Go beyond the grocery receipt: reality has math and the economy is recovering right now, period.
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The Economics Show: What economics gets wrong about human behaviour, with Richard Thaler
The founding father of behavioural economics on why we still make bad decisions
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‘The gap is widening’: inside Donald Trump’s K-shaped economy
In the president’s second term the rich have got richer and the poor are getting poorer
Unknown
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Japan 2-Year Bond Sale Sees Weaker Demand Than 12-Month Average
Japan’s two-year government bond auction drew weaker demand than its 12-month average amid speculation that the Bank of Japan may need to raise interest rates more aggressively to rein in inflation and support the yen.
Evaelisaschneider
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Rich World's Rate-Cut Momentum Fading Away
This year has seen a series of rate cuts across major central banks around the world. But with many policy-makers signaling they're near or at the end of that cycle, what does 2026 have in store for central bank watchers? Bloomberg's MLIV Currency and Rates Strategist Ven Ram explains. (Source: Bloo…
Thildebrand
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3 Theories for Why G.D.P. Is Up but Job Growth Is Slowing
There are some possible explanations for what’s happening with seemingly conflicting macroeconomic data.
Rebecca S
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Mom opens up about financial strain of caring for both teen daughter and aging parent
Between now and 2030, about 10,000 Americans will turn 65 every single day, giving rise to a term known as the "sandwich generation" -- adults who find themselves caring for their aging parents while still raising their own children. CBS News spoke to one woman about her struggles.
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Even store Santas are struggling to find a job these days
Job listings for store Santas have plunged in recent years as more families shop online and retailers look to contain costs, a new analysis found.
Rebecca S
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Gold Soars Above $4,500 for First Time on Geopolitics, Rates
Gold rose to a record, pushing above $4,500 an ounce for the first time, on escalating tensions in Venezuela and expectations for more US rate cuts next year.
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Tensions over El Salvador's bitcoin holdings ease as IMF praises economic progress
The Central American country’s economy is projected to grow 4% this year, the IMF said.
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China Trapped in Investment Slump as Infrastructure Bonds Dry Up
China’s local borrowing for infrastructure spending is on pace to hit a six-year low, as Beijing clamps down on risks in a strategy shift that calls into question its promise to stop an unprecedented investment slump.
Rbohn
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India's jobs guarantee scheme: A global model under threat?
India’s rural jobs guarantee, a global model, faces controversy as a new law reshapes the original scheme.
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