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UK productivity and tax dilemmas ahead of Reeves' budget
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UK productivity and tax dilemmas ahead of Reeves' budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will present the UK’s budget on Nov. 26. At the heart of her challenge is maintaining fiscal discipline while stimulating growth at a time of economic malaise.
Controversial US shelter inflation measure slows sharply
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Controversial US shelter inflation measure slows sharply

When it comes to measuring US inflation, the cost of shelter is key. But given that property prices are considered to reflect investment rather than consumption, the Bureau of Labor Statistics compiles "owner's equivalent rent,” a metric of hypothetical shelter costs that is often criticized. OER accounts for about 26% of the overall US consumer price index.
Investment slump: capital isn’t finding enough attractive projects in China
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Investment slump: capital isn’t finding enough attractive projects in China

Malaysian property: Kuala Lumpur's weakness offsets regional hot spots
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Malaysian property: Kuala Lumpur's weakness offsets regional hot spots

Yen volatility amid Japan's leadership uncertainty
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Yen volatility amid Japan's leadership uncertainty

US alcohol exports take a hit from trade retaliation
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US alcohol exports take a hit from trade retaliation

China's dominance of the rare earths industry
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China's dominance of the rare earths industry

Gold's rise in international central bank reserves
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Gold's rise in international central bank reserves

Germany's hard-hit auto sector
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Germany's hard-hit auto sector

Indonesia injects stimulus cash into state banks
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Indonesia injects stimulus cash into state banks

Nowcasts to the rescue as US government shuts down
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Nowcasts to the rescue as US government shuts down

Argentina stock investors unconvinced by Bessent bailout
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Argentina stock investors unconvinced by Bessent bailout