US trade tariffs would pose risk to economic growth, top BoE official warns
Clare Lombardelli says frictions would dent productivity as she voices concerns over domestic inflation
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Bank of Canada warns Trump’s tariffs will ‘dramatically’ hit growth
Central bank has slashed borrowing costs five times this year in an effort to combat unemployment and boost growthFinancial Times - 3d -
China's top leaders are set to discuss GDP growth target, stimulus measures amid economic worries
Market participants will watch the events this week for clues on how policymakers plan to steer the economy through entrenched disinflation and looming U.S. tariffs.CNBC - 5d -
Who would pay for Trump's promised tariffs? You will!
Trump wants to impose across-the-board tariffs on imported goods from both allies and adversaries, claiming it's other nations who will pay such taxes to the U.S. Treasury. But it's American ...CBS News - 6d -
UK’s balanced trade with US reduces risk of fresh Trump tariffs, says Reynolds
Focus on services may mean Britain does not face ire of incoming US president, business secretary tells FT summitFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Brazil judge who battled Musk says social media poses risk to democracy
Alexandre de Moraes tells FT summit that platforms must be regulated after winning rare victory over XFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
If Trump’s tariffs start a trade war, it would be an economic disaster | Mark Weisbrot
The president-elect’s two main arguments for his tariff threat – to reduce migration and to combat drugs – are not credible. “To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff, and it’s my ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
France's political chaos casts long shadow over economic growth
"At a time when economic growth in France is slowing markedly, this is bad news. The public deficit will remain high, debt will continue to grow," ING analysts said.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Weak Australian economic growth hits dollar
Public spending offsets subdued consumer demand in ‘two-speed’ economyFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Top Fed official warns progress on taming US inflation ‘may be stalling’
Governor Christopher Waller says he still supports a December interest rate cut barring a surprise in the economic dataFinancial Times - Dec. 2 -
Tensions Rise Among Russia’s Elite as Economic Growth Slows
The slowdown is worrying for the Kremlin but not serious enough to significantly hobble its war effort.The New York Times - Dec. 2
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