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Macro stories that shape growth, inflation, labor markets, household spending, public budgets, and investor expectations.

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Economy

July 22, 2026

MPs Urge Cutting Employers’ National Insurance for Under-25s to Boost Youth Jobs

MPs on the Work and Pensions Committee urge cutting employer National Insurance for under-25s to boost youth employment, citing Neet figures and cost pressures...

Economy

July 22, 2026

Will AI Help You Do Your Job or Replace You? A Market Look at Automation and Labor

BBC analysis explores how AI tools are changing the labor market, showing both automation potential and augmentation across sectors, with notable impacts on young...

Economy

July 21, 2026

Canadians React As US Imposes 50% Tariff On Broad Range Of Goods

BBC’s on-the-ground reporting from Canadians across the country reacting to the 50% tariff on Canadian imports, with concerns about higher prices and trade tensions.

Economy

July 21, 2026

RFK Jr. Says Cyclospora Outbreak Is Under Control, With Recalls Under Way

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Economy

July 21, 2026

Trump Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canada in Retaliation for US Farmers’ Treatment

President Trump announces a 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian imports in retaliation for what he calls unequal treatment of US farmers.

Economy

July 21, 2026

Goldman Sachs Creates Private Markets Platform To Court Rich Investors

Goldman Sachs has unveiled the alternative investments platform, combining its alternatives business with new teams to offer direct stakes in private companies to wealthy...

Economy

July 21, 2026

Union Plans East Midlands Railway Strikes Over Train Safety Concerns

The RMT union has announced planned strikes by EMR staff over safety concerns tied to the Aurora Class 810 fleet, with EMR denying safety...

Economy

July 21, 2026

Novo Nordisk Sues Eli Lilly Over Advertising Claims In Weight‑Loss Drug Battle

Novo Nordisk has filed a lawsuit in the US accusing Eli Lilly of using misleading dose comparisons in weight‑loss drug advertising, arguing the ads...

Economy

July 21, 2026

Planet Money Summer School Returns With Global Economy Ideas

Planet Money’s Summer School is back, taking listeners on a world tour to explore ideas shaping economics, from water markets in Australia to inflation...

Economy

July 21, 2026

Nursing’s Allure for Men Grows as Universities Embrace More Male Students

As nursing demand grows, universities recruit more men into the field, with UAB leading efforts to broaden male participation and improve outcomes.