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Labour’s tax-raising budget has caused declines in consumer and business confidence, with UK businesses citing rising costs from National Insurance contributions and households reporting minimal financial improvement.

U.S. Treasury yields dropped as markets await key inflation data from the Fed. PCE inflation is expected to guide future monetary policy and determine December rate cuts.

Germany saw a 22.9% rise in insolvencies in October 2024, reaching 1,937 cases. Financial pressures from rising costs, declining demand, and regulatory burdens hit businesses hard.

UK inflation rose to 2.3% in October 2024, its highest in six months, driven by soaring energy costs. The Bank of England faces challenges balancing inflation control and economic growth.

U.S. businesses are stockpiling Chinese imports as President-elect Trump plans a 60% tariff, fueling inflation fears and supply chain concerns. Economists urge domestic investment.

Boeing announces layoffs for 438 employees amid financial challenges, citing overstaffing. The move is part of a broader 10% workforce reduction plan impacting 17,000 positions.

Belgium’s rising public spending and debt-to-GDP ratio, forecast to surpass 105% in 2025, have drawn a stern warning from the European Commission, highlighting risks to its fiscal sustainability.

The EU forecasts modest GDP growth of 0.9% in 2024, with inflation falling sharply and economic stability gradually returning after prolonged stagnation and global economic shocks.

Structural and cyclical economic challenges weigh on Germany, with downgraded growth forecasts, inflation concerns, and political uncertainty following the coalition government’s recent collapse.

India and Russia are advancing on a $100 billion trade target, with progress in currency settlements, banking, and balanced trade amid sector diversification and longstanding economic ties.