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America's data center growth hot spots, mapped

Data: American Edge Project and Technology Councils of North America; Map: Axios VisualsNearly 3,000 new data centers are under construction or planned across the U.S., per a new analysis shared first with Axios — adding to the more than 4,000 already in operation.Why it matters: Big tech and many l…

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UK’s industrial regions face ‘entrenched disadvantages’ going back decades

Social Mobility Commission report highlights ‘extreme regional differences’ in terms of childhood, jobs, innovation and growthFormer industrial communities across Britain are facing “entrenched disadvantages” stretching back decades, the latest social mobility research has warned.It raises specific …

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Modest but steady economic growth lets Europe get by without an interest rate cut

Interest rates in Europe are going to stay right where they are at a meeting of European Central Bank officials

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Bank of England expected to announce pre-Christmas interest rate cut today – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsUK inflation falls sharply to 3.2% amid slowdown in food price risesOver in Beijing, China’s commerce minister has criticised the European Union’s investigations into whether Chinese companies are unfairly subsidised by the state.The ministry…

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'Ghost jobs' are on the rise – and so are calls to ban them

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BOE: What to Expect From Today’s Decision

The Bank of England will likely deliver a pre-Christmas interest-rate cut on Thursday as concerns shift away from inflation and toward the UK’s struggling economy and jobs market. Bloomberg’s Ven Ram reports.

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Trump Touts Economic Agenda as Voters’ Anxiety Grows | The China Show 12/18/2025

“Bloomberg: The China Show” is your definitive source for news and analysis on the world's second-biggest economy. From politics and policy to tech and trends, Yvonne Man gives global investors unique insight, delivering in-depth discussions with the newsmakers who matter. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Bitcoin is all over the place ahead of U.S. inflation data

U.S. inflation data for November, expected to show a 3.1% increase in CPI, could influence Federal Reserve interest rate decisions.

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Ponzi schemes and financial bubbles: Lessons from history

Many investors are asking themselves if we are living in an AI bubble; others have gone beyond that and are simply asking themselves, until when? Yet the bubble keeps growing, fueled by that perilous sentiment of "fear of missing out." History and recent experience show us that financial bubbles are…

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Lower Inflation Target Set to Reshape South African Rand’s Long-Term Path

South Africa’s new lower inflation target is giving the rand fresh momentum, with policymakers and analysts agreeing it could curb a long-term track record of weakness.

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Czechs Set to Hold Rates as Government Plans Blur Inflation Path

The Czech central bank is set to hold borrowing costs as the new government’s policy priorities blur the inflation outlook and investors curb expectations of an interest rate hike next year.

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Canada's population drops as country caps immigration

Canada's population declined by more than 76,000 people between July and October, driven by a drop in foreign students and temporary workers.

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China to hike tax on condoms in attempt to boost falling birth rate

From 1 January, contraceptives will be subject to a 13% VAT rate – part of a carrot-and-stick approach by the government to increase birthsChina is set to impose a value-added tax (VAT) on condoms and other contraceptives for the first time in three decades, as the country tries to boost its birthra…

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Yuan Rally Offers Little Relief for China Stocks on Growth Woes

The yuan’s recent strength is doing little to boost Chinese stocks as mounting concerns over economic weakness and rising valuations sap sentiment toward equities.

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Venezuela Is Running Out of Oil Storage Space Amid Tanker Curbs

Venezuela may soon have to start closing some oil wells as it runs low on storage capacity following last week’s tanker seizure and US plans to block other sanctioned vessels.

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Poll: Americans say holidays are costing them more, some are scaling back

Negative views of the nation's economy persist as 2025 draws to a close.

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Some of England’s most-deprived councils to get funding boost in new deal

Manchester, Bradford and outer London boroughs among those to receive increases ministers hope will ‘restore pride’Which councils are the winners and losers – and will tax bills go up?Some of England’s most-deprived councils will receive a funding boost under a new three-year local government deal w…

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Canada sees large drop in population amid international students crackdown

Population fell by 0.2% in third quarter – and the only other quarterly decline on record was attributed to Covid limitsCanada experienced one of its largest drops in population in the most recent quarter, the result of a crackdown on international students. The drop marks dramatic turnaround for a …

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UK Inflation Drop Raises Probability of More Cuts: Anderson

Nomura European Economist Josie Anderson says the bigger-than-expected drop in UK inflation could see more BOE policymakers voting for a rate cut and raises the probability of more cuts than expected in 2026. She speaks to Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua on 'The Pulse.' (Source: Bloomberg)

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Should the Fed Be Spooked by Phantom Inflation?

Hello and welcome to the newsletter, a grab bag of daily content from the Odd Lots universe. Sometimes it's us, Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway, bringing you our thoughts on the most recent developments in markets, finance and the economy. And sometimes it's contributions from our network of expert…