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Texas cities, counties pinch pennies amid slowing economy

Economic uncertainty, inflation, strict state limits on property tax collections and uncertainty around future federal funds have crimped local budgets.

The Texas Tribune

The Federal Reserve’s independence is about to be tested like never before

Donald Trump wants drastic rate cuts – and his campaign to exert greater political control over the Fed continues

The Guardian - US

Fed Dot Plot Reveals Shallow Easing Path For 2026; Experts Say Don't Expect 'Many More Reductions' As Split Of Dots Is 'Something To Behold'

The Federal Reserve's latest economic projections reveal a surprisingly shallow path for interest rate cuts in 2026, signaling that the policy will remain restrictive as the central bank contends with a resilient economy and sticky inflation.

Benzinga

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Next boss Simon Wolfson warns on "anaemic" growth outlook for UK economy

Lord Wolfson said the medium to long term outlook for the UK “does not look favourable”

Evening Standard

Thursday briefing: As Israel defies warnings on Gaza, could EU pressure start to bite?

In today’s newsletter: Brussels edges towards suspending trade deal after UN calls Israel’s actions genocide

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - This Trump visit is a masterclass in how to do pageantry and how not to do business

I’ve been in the same room as President Trump on a number of occasions but I first had a proper meeting with him at the Republican convention in Milwaukee before his reelection. Days earlier, a gunman had tried to take his life. Upon entering his hotel suite, the first thing…

Evening Standard

The Albanese government has finally set a 2035 climate course – and it’s a mission Australia must accept

The federal government has announced a long-awaited climate change target for 2035, committing to a reduction in emissions of between 62% and 70% below 2005 levels. Environmentalists claim the target is a failure, while some business groups and the opposition are likely to slam it as economic sabotage.

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NZ economy shrinks, fuelling bets of steeper rate cuts

A sharper-than-expected contraction in the New Zealand economy has fuelled expectations of a higher interest rate cut in October.

AAP

Families in Britain are £20,000 worse off than 20 years ago, report warns

Income stagnation over the past two decades is ‘unprecedented in modern times,’ damning new report warns

The Independent UK

Jerome Powell on signs of an AI bubble and an economy leaning too hard on the rich: ‘Unusually large amounts of economic activity'

“[Spending] may well be skewed toward higher-earning consumers,” Powell said. “There’s a lot of anecdotal evidence to suggest that.”

Fortune

Jerome Powell says the Gen Z hiring nightmare is real: 'Kids coming out of college...are having a hard time finding jobs’

"You've got a low firing, low hiring environment" in the economy right now. When asked if it's AI, Powell shrugged: "there may be something there."

Fortune

Fed rate cut is attempt to prevent recession without sending prices soaring

The Federal Reserve on Sept. 17, 2025, cut its target interest rate as it shifts focus from fighting inflation to supporting the choppy labor market.

The Conversation

Markets expected the rate cut, but the ‘real surprise’ is the Fed’s opinion on the current state of the economy, quant CEO says

The Federal Reserve’s policy setup is “bullish for bonds, bearish for the dollar, and neutral for equities in the near term," according to TIAA Wealth Management’s chief investment officer.

Fortune

Energy Demand Concerns Undercut Crude Prices

October WTI crude oil (CLV25 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.47 (-0.73%), and October RBOB gasoline (RBV25 ) closed down -0.0129 (-0.63%). Crude oil and gasoline prices were under pressure on Wednesday from energy demand concerns. Wednesday's weaker-than-expected US housing starts and building permits reports were bearish for the economy...

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AAP

Signs of cooling labour market in surprise job numbers

Australia's unemployment rate has held steady at 4.2 per cent despite thousands of jobs unexpectedly dropping out of the nation's economy.

International Business Times

Canada Central Bank Cuts Key Lending Rate Citing Trump Tariffs

Canada's central bank cut its key lending rate on Wednesday, offering a boost to borrowers in an economy squeezed by US President Donald Trump's trade war.

Al Jazeera

Indonesia’s Subianto appoints new security minister after deadly protests

Ex-rival and former general Djamari Chaniago selected after protests about the economy left 10 dead last month.

International Business Times UK

Moscow's New Tactic: Drones Pound Railway Power Stations to Choke Ukraine's Economy

Russia targets Ukraine's railway power substations with drone strikes, crippling rail services, exports and mobility.

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The Guardian - UK

What is new in UK-US tech deal and what will it mean for the British economy?

Nvidia, OpenAI and Microsoft announce investments as part of multibillion-dollar package alongside Trump visit

Benzinga

US Can Avoid Recession If 'Well-To-Do' Continue To Spend, Says Moody's Economist: 'If They Turn More Cautious...'

Mark Zandi, the chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, highlighted the role of the wealthy in driving the U.S. economy.

International Business Times

Amid Bustling Streets, Americans Carry Quiet Worries About The Economy

The University of Michigan's consumer-sentiment index fell to 55.4 in September, its lowest since May, reflecting growing worries about job security, rising costs and inflation.

International Business Times

Affluent Americans Are Losing Faith In The Economy And That's A Problem For Everyone

Economic growth isn't just a matter of macro numbers; it's a matter of confidence. And when confidence falters among the people who drive the lion's share of discretionary spending, the warning lights start blinking.

Fortune

The economy's prospects are reliant on the 'fortunes of the well-to-do' says Moody's, if the ultra-rich get nervy that means recession

Mark Zandi says of the rich: "If they turn more cautious, for whatever reason, the economy has a big problem."

International Business Times

Hong Kong Leader Unveils Plan To Boost Growth With Border Mega-project, AI Push

Hong Kong's leader outlined plans Wednesday to diversify the city's economy and accelerate growth, including fast-tracking an ambitious border development project and establishing the artificial intelligence sector as a "core industry".

The Independent UK

The Federal Reserve wrestles with how many interest rate cuts to make and how fast

With the Federal Reserve widely expected to reduce its key interest rate by a quarter-point to about 4.1%, economists and Wall Street investors will be looking Wednesday for signs of how deeply the Fed might cut rates in the next few months

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