Tag #Economic Policy

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2025 Social Security COLA Set at 2.5%, Impacting Retiree Budgets

The Social Security Administration announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025, significantly lower than the 8.7% increase in 2022, impacting millions of retirees and potentially increasing taxes on benefits for some.

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China Extends Price Preference in Government Procurement to Foreign-Funded Firms

China's Ministry of Finance announced a 20% price preference for domestically produced goods in government procurement, equally benefiting foreign-funded companies meeting specific domestic content requirements, with the policy open for public comment until January 4, 2025.

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UK Wealth Doubled Since 1980, But Inequality Remained Stable, Unlike the US

A Resolution Foundation report reveals that while UK household wealth doubled since 1980, wealth inequality remained relatively stable, unlike the US; however, rising wealth inequality between age groups is a concern, particularly concerning homeownership and inheritance.

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Musk and Ramaswamy Begin Talks with Republicans on Federal Spending Cuts

Tech billionaire Elon Musk and conservative activist Vivek Ramaswamy met with congressional Republicans to advise on slashing federal spending and regulations, facing challenges from conflicting campaign promises and potential conflicts of interest.

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Trump's Efficiency Board Faces Steep Challenges to Spending Cuts

President-elect Trump's advisory board, aiming to cut $2 trillion in federal spending, faces significant hurdles due to mandatory spending commitments and the potential for legal challenges to unilateral spending decisions, mirroring the failed Reagan-era Grace Commission.

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Turkey's High NEET Rate: 4.7 Million Young People Out of Education and Employment

In Turkey, 4.7 million young people aged 15–29 are neither in education nor employment (NEET), a rate of 25.8% compared to the EU average of 11.2%; this is attributed to fluctuating education policies and economic factors, resulting in a brain drain as many young people aspire to live abroad.

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Mixed Public Support for Trump's Policy Proposals Despite Election Win

Despite President-elect Trump's victory, public opinion polls reveal mixed and often uncertain support for his specific policy proposals on tariffs, immigration, and even his cabinet picks, suggesting his mandate is not a full endorsement of his detailed policy platform.

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2.5% Social Security COLA Increase for 2025

The Social Security Administration announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025, increasing benefits for millions starting in January 2025, impacting retirees, disabled individuals, and surviving spouses; tax rates remain unchanged.

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Bitcoin Surges Past \$100,000 Following Trump's Pro-Crypto Policies

Bitcoin's value exceeded \$100,000 USD on December 5th, 2024, driven by the US presidential election results and Donald Trump's pro-crypto appointments to key government positions, including Scott Bessent as US Treasury Secretary and Paul S. Atkins as head of the US Securities and Exchange Commissio...

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Trump's conditional openness to Chinese auto investment in the US

Despite his campaign promise of imposing higher tariffs on Chinese goods, President Trump is considering allowing Chinese automakers to manufacture vehicles in the US, creating jobs and boosting the US economy; however, this will require the complete production and employment of Americans.

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Trump's Billionaire-Filled Administration Sparks Concerns

Donald Trump's 2024 administration will be the wealthiest in US history, with at least 11 appointees holding billionaire status or close ties to billionaires, raising concerns about policy decisions favoring the wealthy and potential cuts to social programs.

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Sheehy's Montana Senate Win Shifts National Policy Focus

Republican Tim Sheehy defeated incumbent Senator Jon Tester in Montana by seven points, winning a key Senate race for the GOP. Sheehy plans to prioritize border security, economic growth, responsible public land management, and military readiness in the upcoming Congress.

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