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Financial Post Top Stories • Aug 14, 2025

Posthaste: Canada's spending review will yield less than half the savings needed: C.D. Howe report

A recent analysis indicates that the planned reductions in Canadian expenditures are expected to generate significantly less than the amount required to stabilize the country's deb...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Aug 06, 2025

McDonald’s customers are spending more money per visit, and the stock rises

Increased customer spending at McDonald’s has contributed to a rise in its stock value, reflecting the company’s effective marketing strategies and ongoing innovations in its menu...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 31, 2025

People are spending less on their teeth, and this stock is plunging

Declining consumer expenditures on dental products have contributed to a significant drop in the company’s share value, marking its largest one-day decrease in over two decades ami...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 30, 2025

Visa says spending is growing at a healthy rate, but its stock dips after earnings

Visa reported steady increases in consumer spending across various sectors, reflecting ongoing economic activity, although this positive performance did not prevent a decline in it...

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The Guardian – Business • Jul 25, 2025

Reeves should consider ending pension triple lock and charging for NHS treatment, says IMF

The IMF recommends that the UK government explore new revenue sources and fiscal policies to maintain financial stability and ensure progress toward reducing the national budget de...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 25, 2025

‘He cannot match my spending’: I’m 65 and have $7 million. My boyfriend is 73. Should he release equ...

Their differing financial resources highlight potential challenges in aligning spending habits and lifestyle expectations as they consider how to best support their future together...

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CNBC Business • Jul 22, 2025

Businesses are cautiously spending on corporate travel as trade uncertainty looms

Companies are maintaining expenditures on work-related trips while carefully managing budgets to mitigate potential risks associated with unpredictable global trade conditions.

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 18, 2025

American Express earnings show healthy spending — including on these fancy categories

American Express reported increased revenue driven by a 7% rise in overall customer expenditures, with notably higher growth in premium travel-related purchases such as first-class...

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Investopedia • Jul 18, 2025

Record Credit Card Spending Helps American Express Top Revenue, Profit Estimates

Higher levels of consumer credit card usage contributed to American Express surpassing expected financial results, resulting in increased income and overall profitability for the c...

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Cointelegraph • Jul 17, 2025

36% of Gen Z spend crypto daily; Gen X leads high-value spending

A significant portion of younger consumers regularly use digital currencies for everyday expenses, while the middle-aged group is more prominent in transactions involving larger am...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jul 11, 2025

America’s raking in cash from Trump’s tariffs. Here’s why investors will benefit.

Increased tariff revenues provide the government with an alternative income stream, potentially stabilizing fiscal resources and offering investors a more secure economic environme...

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City A.M. • Jul 11, 2025

Rachel Reeves risks ‘serious damage’ with tax hikes, OBR member warns

A member of the Office for Budget Responsibility cautioned that increasing taxes amid weak economic performance could negatively impact financial stability and hinder recovery effo...

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The Guardian – Business • Jul 04, 2025

How to balance the UK books: six options open to Rachel Reeves

Rachel Reeves faces multiple financial strategies to address the substantial deficit created by policy changes and market reactions, highlighting the challenges in managing the UK'...

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Quartz • Jul 03, 2025

Amazon customers are still shopping through tariffs — but getting cautious

Despite ongoing tariffs, most Amazon buyers continue making purchases, though increasing price awareness is prompting more careful spending decisions according to recent survey res...

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Globe and Mail Investing • Jul 02, 2025

As interest in wellness grows, what’s a necessity and what’s a splurge?

As young individuals increase their expenditures on health-related activities, distinguishing between essential expenses and discretionary spending becomes important for understand...

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Quartz • Jul 01, 2025

How July 4th travel prices this year compare to 2024

Travel expenses for Independence Day this year show notable trends compared to the previous year, reflecting changes in consumer spending habits and overall demand during the holid...

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Cointelegraph • Jul 01, 2025

Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill in overtime as senators jam crypto clauses

Lawmakers are engaged in extended discussions over amendments to a large fiscal package, with some proposals aiming to introduce tax relief measures specifically targeting the cryp...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jun 30, 2025

How the GOP megabill’s cuts to SNAP and Medicaid could thin the social safety net

Reductions in funding for key assistance programs proposed in the large Republican tax and spending package may decrease support for vulnerable populations amid ongoing economic un...

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The Guardian – Business • Jun 29, 2025

Rachel Reeves must rethink how tax and spend decisions are made after welfare U-turn | Heather Stewa...

The recent welfare policy reversal highlights the challenges posed by rigid fiscal frameworks and limited flexibility, which significantly influence the timing and effectiveness of...

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City A.M. • Jun 27, 2025

Is Labour changing its mind about the OBR?

Labour’s shifting perspective highlights concerns that relying on economic forecasts may not effectively address the ongoing challenges related to the UK’s public finances and gove...

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Financial Post Top Stories • Jun 24, 2025

Carney says Canada can reach new $150 billion NATO bill with mines

Canada’s abundant supply of essential minerals could help the nation fulfill a potentially increased NATO expenditure target, which may amount to five percent of its gross domestic...

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ABC News Business • Jun 24, 2025

The winners and losers in this year's NSW budget

The NSW government’s upcoming financial plan outlines adjustments in funding priorities across various sectors, impacting allocations for education, emergency management, and resid...

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Financial Times • Jun 23, 2025

UK defence funding will hit 5% of GDP by 2035, Starmer to tell Nato summit

By 2035, the United Kingdom plans to allocate a substantial portion of its economic output to defense, with a notable fraction dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity and border secur...

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CNBC Business • Jun 21, 2025

After Zuckerberg spent billions on an AI 'dream team,' he has to deliver for Meta shareholders

Mark Zuckerberg's recent substantial investments in top AI talent highlight the pressure to achieve financial returns and satisfy Meta investors following previous challenges in th...

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City A.M. • Jun 20, 2025

Government borrowing surges in May to fund Labour’s spending

In May, public sector debt increased substantially, reaching one of the highest levels recorded for that month in over three decades, indicating significant government reliance on...

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The Guardian – Business • Jun 19, 2025

Ministers set out plans to spend £725bn on UK infrastructure over 10 years

The government intends to allocate an average of £9 billion annually over the next decade to improve public service buildings, contributing to a total investment exceeding £700 bil...

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MarketWatch Top Stories • Jun 16, 2025

Fog of trade war hangs over economy, but the Fed still has to make a forecast. Here’s what it’s face...

The Federal Reserve must evaluate uncertain economic conditions and potential impacts on inflation, employment, and consumer spending as it prepares to make critical decisions duri...

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Quartz • Jun 16, 2025

As China's housing slump deepens, consumers open their wallets to spend

The contrast between weakening property sales and rising household expenditures highlights shifting economic dynamics that could influence China’s overall growth and investment pat...

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City A.M. • Jun 15, 2025

Reeves to lay out 10-year infrastructure plan worth £725bn

The upcoming infrastructure strategy aims to allocate substantial government funding over the next decade to enhance national growth and improve public services throughout the Unit...

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Investopedia • Jun 13, 2025

Retail Sales Rose in May, But Trade Group Warns of Spending Shift

Despite the increase in consumer purchases last month, industry experts caution that changes in buying patterns could impact overall economic growth and future revenue streams for...

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