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Dollar Declines and Gold Jumps to a Record High on US Auto Tariffs

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell by -0.21%. The dollar was under pressure Thursday due to President Trump’s announcement Wednesday evening of 25% tariffs on US auto imports, which may undercut US economic growth. The dollar also fell on Thursday’s dovish economic news, which showed that US Q4 personal...

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US economic growth to slow in the next 30 years, fueled by debt and declining birth rates, CBO says

Weak population gains and increased government spending will result in slower overall economic growth over the next 30 years, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said Thursday

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Sue Gray urges caution over Civil Service cuts while hitting out at insults

Officials are central to the Labour administration’s mission to realise economic growth, the Labour peer said in her maiden speech.

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Dollar Falls as Tariffs Spark Growth Concerns

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.13%. The dollar is under pressure due to President Trump’s announcement Wednesday evening of 25% tariffs on US auto imports, which may undercut US economic growth. The dollar also fell on today's dovish economic news, which showed that US Q4 personal...

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Europe lashes out over Trump auto tariffs and the economic threat to both continents

European automakers, already struggling with tepid economic growth at home and looming Chinese competition, on Thursday decried the U.S. import tax on cars as a new, heavy burden that would hurt companies and consumers on both sides of the Atlantic

The Independent UK

Voices: Independent readers react to Rachel Reeves’ spring statement – from ‘out of touch’ to ‘genuine poverty’

THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: The chancellor’s spring statement sparked fierce criticism from readers, who accused her of reviving austerity by targeting the poor while failing to prioritise improving living standards, tax reform, and sustainable economic growth

The Independent UK

Spring statement: defence spending boosted as further disability benefit cuts announced – experts react

Not even six months on from Labour’s first budget, and the world is a much-changed place. Geopolitical tensions and uncertainties, already high last year, have risen further, and with them the cost of the UK’s debt, while economic growth has stalled. As such, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confronted an array…

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UK Spring Statement: Further budget cuts and halved economic growth

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has laid out the latest on UK public finances. Her statement arrives at a moment when the nation needs to find billions to boost defence spending against the backdrop of an ailing economy. Here are the key takeaways.

Euronews

Rachel Reeves does reasonable job of justifying fiscal prudence but welfare cuts cast shadow

Chancellor was able to point to glimmers of hope in spring statement despite economic growth forecasts being slashed

The Guardian - UK

Economic growth forecast halved as Reeves blames global instability

Chancellor Rachel Reeves was forced to set out further cuts in public spending after the Office for Budget Responsibility’s verdict.

Evening Standard

Tackling climate crisis will increase economic growth, OECD research finds

Third of global GDP could be lost this century if climate crisis runs unchecked, says report

The Guardian - UK

Reeves admits ‘further and faster’ action is needed to kickstart growth

Before the statement, the Office for Budget Responsibility will publish its forecast on the UK economy, which is widely expected to slash its forecast for economic growth

The Independent UK

Reeves gets budget watchdog’s verdict as she hunts for elusive economic growth

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out how she will balance the books against a backdrop of economic stagnation.

The Independent UK

Spring Statement: Rachel Reeves needs AI to 'move needle' on economic growth, says Bank of England governor

The UK’s economy has been flatlining

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Renewables stepped up to meet surge in energy demand from rising temperatures in 2024, IEA says

Despite some climate-related setbacks, the decoupling of emissions from economic growth is one promising trend.

The Conversation

Time to stop blaming bats and newts for blocking development? A new fund could support nature and ease building delays

For years, nature has been blamed as a blocker of economic growth. After some ministerial bluster about not letting newts and bats get in the way of growth ambitions, the UK government released more details of its plans to get Britain building again.

Evening Standard

Fintech can be a powerhouse helping to drive the UK's economic growth

The UK attracted $3.6 billion in fintech investment in 2024 and now accounts for over 11% of global investment in the sector

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Economic Growth Data, PMI Reports and Other Can't Miss Items this Week

Last week saw markets navigate the triple witching expiration amid continued focus on trade tensions and the Federal Reserve's latest policy projections. Here are 5 things to watch this week in the Market.

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Gold Prices May Hold a Surprise for Bullish Short-Term Traders

Gold traders closely monitor market conditions as economic uncertainty drives demand for the precious metal. Concerns over tariffs, inflation, and slowing economic growth have strengthened gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset. Additionally, with the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates steady at its recent meeting, the market is looking for four…

The Guardian - UK

Reeves scapegoating bats to cut red tape is absurd, says Packham

Broadcaster and nature campaigner claims Labour’s attack on wildlife in push for economic growth is ‘PR disaster’

The Independent UK

UK economic growth forecast to be cut in half in blow to Starmer and Reeves

Major downgrade to growth forecast will pile further pressure on the chancellor

The Conversation

Starmer’s plan to ‘build baby build’ risks more American-style car-dominated sprawl

The UK’s Labour government has promised to “take an axe to red tape” through “bold reforms to the planning system”. It hopes to kickstart economic growth by generating the “biggest building boom in a generation”.

Euronews

Bank of England keeps benchmark interest rate stable at 4.5%

The central bank's decision comes amid rising uncertainty over the UK's economic growth, especially as US tariff threats loom.

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Stocks Slip Before the Open After Fed-Fueled Rally, U.S. Economic Data and Earnings in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are down -0.43%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are down -0.60% this morning, tracking losses in European equities after ECB President Christine Lagarde stated that U.S. tariffs heightened uncertainty over the economic outlook.

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Stocks Plunge Before the Open After Fed-Fueled Rally, U.S. Economic Data and Earnings in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are down -0.73%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are down -0.93% this morning, tracking losses in European equities after ECB President Christine Lagarde stated that U.S. tariffs heightened uncertainty over the economic outlook.

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