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Chile's Streets Are Boiling — Cacerolazos, Truckers on Strike, and a Government With No Deal

Residents in Santiago staged a second night of pot-banging protests over rising fuel prices as negotiations between Chile's government and striking truckers again ended without agreement.

Latin Times · 2h ago

Irish public sector strike suspended as draft pay deal agreed

The agreement was reached in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Evening Standard · Nov 11

French PM's move to increase minimum wage fails to convince unions

The French government on Monday announced a 1.6 percent increase in the national minimum wage, alongside a series of measures aimed at easing cost of living pressures. However, the decision fell well short of the demands of trade unions, who have called for fresh protests in the coming days.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 9

What is the state of the UK economy heading into next week’s Budget?

Next week, John Healey is expected to reveal plans for a number of cost-of-living measures while increasing taxes for banks and gambling firms.

Evening Standard · Oct 23

French borrowing costs hit 24-year high as civil unrest and budget fears spook markets

Yield on 10-year government bonds passes 5% amid failure to pass budget and fallout from violent street protests

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21

France’s budget crunch: Four ways Lecornu could break the deadlock

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's government is preparing for a contentious budget season ahead of elections. The opposition parties are increasing their resistance to proposed deficit-cutting plans. Budget discussions in parliament have faced numerous delays and amendments, complicating passage. If the budget is not approved within 70 days, emergency legislation…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

MoSPI conducting new surveys to improve economic data: Secretary Saurabh Garg

MoSPI is conducting new surveys, including one on cooperatives, to improve India's economic data, Secretary Saurabh Garg said. He expressed confidence in the country's growth trajectory after GDP expanded 7.8% in the first quarter, while highlighting inflation concerns, gaps in measuring household work and care activities, and methodological improvements to…

The Economic Times · Oct 16

The Federal Government Collected $5.4 Trillion. It Still Can't Pay Its Bills.

Entitlement spending, defense spending, and interest payments on the debt continue to climb.

Reason · Oct 15

Key economic data in the countdown to the Budget

Fresh estimates of inflation, unemployment and borrowing will be announced in coming days.

Evening Standard · Oct 15

Bank of England deputy ‘surprised how well’ economy absorbed energy price shock

The gross domestic product increased by 0.1% in August, following 0.4% growth in July, according to official statistics.

Evening Standard · Oct 15