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ECB Must Preserve Optionality, Stournaras Tells Econostream

The European Central Bank is in a “good place” but must be prepared to adjust its monetary-policy settings in either direction should the need arise, according to Governing Council member Yannis Stournaras.

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US economy grew strongly in third quarter, GDP report says

GDP rose at an annualized rate of 4.3% over the third quarter, far higher than expectedThe US economy grew strongly over the summer, the commerce department announced on Tuesday in one of the final snapshots of the nation’s finances to be released in 2025.Gross domestic product (GDP) – a broad measu…

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Why restricting graduate loans will bankrupt America’s talent supply chain

The K-shaped divide is no longer confined to the labor market. It’s now embedded in its foundation: education.

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How Long Can US Oil Sanctions Keep Hurting Russia?

Urals crude tumbled to about $34 a barrel at the point of export last week, a deep discount to international benchmarks.

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Germany's Economic Model Is Broken, and No One Has a Plan B

The country is focused on exports, but China is slowing imports and U.S. tariff threats are growing. Politicians are offering few alternatives.

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'America First' agenda must include tackling the debt crisis

With the controversial Epstein vote in the rearview mirror, it is time for Congress to focus on the debt crisis — to avoid continued inflation and the prospect of a meltdown of the U.S. economy. The debt crisis is the premier national security issue of our time. An America First policy would focus C…

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Shoppers Spent Big This Holiday Season, Despite Economic Pressures

Consumers spent 3.9 percent more from Nov. 1 to Dec. 21 this year compared with last year, according to a Mastercard report on holiday spending.

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China’s Domestic LNG Price Falls to Five-Year Low on Weak Demand

China’s domestic price for liquefied natural gas fell to a five-year low as inventories grew and demand for heating during winter months remained short of expectations.

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One Chart That Helps Explain Surging Auto Delinquencies

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Forint Drops as Orban’s Minister Renews Critique of Central Bank

The forint dropped after Hungarian Economy Minister Marton Nagy renewed his calls for lower interest rates and questioned central bank policies which have caused the currency to strengthen.

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Argentina Will ‘Try Not to’ Sell Bonds in January, Caputo Says

Argentina wants to avoid selling bonds under New York law in January, Economy Minister Luis Caputo said on X, as anticipation for the country’s comeback to international debt markets continues to mount.

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Inheritance tax for farmers to kick in at £2.5m in government U-turn – UK politics live

Previous policy would have led to inheritance tax being levied on farms valued at over £1mThe Treasury has published this explainer setting out in detail how the inheritance tax rules will apply to farms after today’s announcement.When the government first announced its plan to extend inheritance ta…

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Copper price hits record high on concerns over tariffs and shortages

Industrial metal has passed $12,000 a tonne as rally continues

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France to approve budget rollover to avoid US-style shutdown

Spending limits for 2025 to be extended into new year but officials warn new budget is needed to finance investments

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Off the scales? Work-life balance in the digital age

It's the word of the year in Japan with a literal take on the Rihanna song "Work". Japan's first female prime minister Takaichi Sanae announced she would "abandon the idea of a work-life balance" when she was elected as the head of Liberal Democratic Party back in October. The 64-year old Takaichi m…

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NYC Spends $200 Million on Cell Service for School Chromebooks

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Vanke Averts Default But Still On Hook for $1.3B of Debt | The China Show 12/23/2025

“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, David Ingles and Annabelle Droulers give global investors unique insight, delivering in-depth discussions with the newsmakers who matter. (S…

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Yen Outperforms G-10 Peers After Japan Finance Minster Comments

The yen outperformed its Group-of-10 peers on Tuesday, strengthening after Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said in an interview that the government has a “free hand” to take bold action against the currency if its moves are out of line with fundamentals.

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Feds demand compromise on Colorado River while states flounder

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Post Office and Fujitsu had deal 19 years ago to fix Horizon errors, paper shows

Document casts doubt on postal service claims it was unaware of bugs that could cause accounting shortfallsThe Post Office made a confidential deal with Fujitsu 19 years ago to fix errors in post office operators’ accounts, a document has revealed.The document casts doubt on claims made by the posta…