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Japanese births set to fall below lowest official forecasts in 2025
2+ hour, 2+ min ago (62+ words) Japanese births set to fall below lowest official forecasts in 2025Financial Times Then $75 per month. Complete digital access to quality FT journalism on any device. Cancel anytime during your trial. Premium & FT Weekend Print FT Weekend newspaper delivered Saturday plus complete…...
Europe’s growth prospects depend on German spending spree, economists say
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (62+ words) Europe's growth prospects depend on German spending spree, economists say'Financial Times Then $75 per month. Complete digital access to quality FT journalism on any device. Cancel anytime during your trial. Premium & FT Weekend Print FT Weekend newspaper delivered Saturday plus complete…...
Italy and Spain shake off ‘periphery’ tag as borrowing premiums hit 16-year low
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (83+ words) Government borrowing costs paid by Italy and Spain have fallen to their lowest level relative to Germany in 16 years, as investors reward Rome and Madrid for belt-tightening and grow more worried ... Then $75 per month. Complete digital access to quality FT…...
The Economics Show: What economics gets wrong about human behaviour, with Richard Thaler
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (155+ words) This is a repeat of an episode published on The Economics Show, a sister podcast of Behind the Money, on November 7, 2025. Subscribe to The Economics Show on Apple, Spotify, Pocket Casts or wherever ... Economists like to model people as rational…...
US economy hotter than expected in third quarter
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (34+ words) Having cut rates again in December, the Federal Reserve has put concerns about inflation to one side while it focuses on managing the risks around the jobs market. With the US economy now running ......
US economy grew at 4.3% rate in third quarter
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (33+ words) The US economy grew at an annualised rate of 4.3 per cent in the third quarter, according to official data released on Tuesday that far surpassed economists" expectations. The rise in GDP compared ......
Gold and silver hit record highs on geopolitical tensions
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (80+ words) Gold and silver prices rose to record highs on Monday as geopolitical tensions combined with bets on US interest rate cuts to prompt a renewed jump in the precious metals. Then $75 per month. Complete digital access to quality FT journalism…...
Japan official warns on yen’s ‘sudden’ weakness
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (32+ words) Japanese's chief currency official warned of "deep concern" over the yen's weakness as traders weigh the risk of government intervention to arrest its slide. Atsushi Mimura, Japan's vice-finance ......
Market upheavals drive biggest gains since 2008 for macro hedge funds
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (86+ words) Macro managers say sharp market moves, such as the drop in the dollar triggered by Donald Trump's trade war, a sell-off in long-term bonds, and a relentless gold rally, have offered the most ... Then $75 per month. Complete digital access to…...
Brussels sprouts buck trend for rising Christmas food prices
1+ week, 2+ day ago (88+ words) While the cost of a traditional Christmas dinner has risen by about 25 to 30 per cent since 2019, and turkey prices are up nearly 40 per cent, Brussels sprouts are nearly 14 per cent cheaper than they ... Then $75 per month. Complete digital access to…...