Tag #Economic Policy

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China's Business Sector Shows Strong Growth Amidst Government Reforms

China's business sector experienced significant growth in the first quarter of 2024, driven by government policies that streamlined administrative processes and fostered a supportive environment for private enterprises, resulting in increased registrations and investments.

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Delayed Budget and Alberta Secessionism Spark Debate

Canada's delayed spring budget sparks debate on fiscal planning, while Alberta's secessionist movement raises concerns about treaty obligations and national unity, prompting diverse opinions on handling these complex issues.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Australia's Planned Superannuation Tax Increase Faces Criticism over Unindexed Threshold

The Australian government will implement a tax increase on superannuation earnings exceeding \$3 million, starting July 1st, generating an estimated \$2.7 billion in revenue annually, despite criticism for not indexing the threshold which may cause its impact to increase significantly over time.

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House Republicans Propose Sweeping Tax Cuts, Spending Reductions

The House Republicans' proposed tax and spending cuts package, aiming for finalization before Memorial Day, makes permanent most individual income tax breaks from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, provides temporary relief for certain groups, and includes spending cuts potentially impacting various Am...

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UK Economy Surges 0.7% in Q1 Despite Global Uncertainty

The UK economy grew by 0.7% in the first quarter of 2025, defying predictions of a slowdown due to tax increases and US tariffs; growth was driven by the service sector, but economists warn of weaker growth later in the year.

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Chilean Presidential Candidates Clash Over Economic and Housing Policies

Six leading Chilean presidential candidates met to discuss economic and housing challenges, revealing major disagreements on fiscal spending, public sector reform, and housing policies, with contrasting views on the role of the state in addressing Chile's decade-long economic stagnation.

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UK Economy Shows Resilience Amidst Economic Headwinds

Despite facing economic headwinds from tax increases, spending cuts, and US tariffs, Britain's economy showed resilience in the first quarter of 2025, with a 0.7% surge in output driven by a booming service sector, briefly making it the top performer among G7 nations.

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EU Average Personal Tax Rates in 2024: Belgium Highest, UK Lowest

Based on OECD and Eurostat data, Belgium had the highest average personal tax rate (39.7%) in 2024 among EU countries, while Cyprus had the lowest (15.6%). Italy saw the largest increase (7.5%), and the UK the largest decrease (-8.6%).

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Australian Government Backs Above-Inflation Wage Hike for Low-Paid Workers

The Australian government submitted a proposal to the Fair Work Commission for a real wage increase above inflation for three million low-paid workers, starting July 1, generating conflict with employers who want a smaller rise.

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Australia's Unindexed Superannuation Tax: A \$40 Billion Windfall with Unforeseen Consequences

Australia's Labor government will impose a 30 percent tax on unrealised superannuation gains exceeding \$3 million, projected to yield \$40 billion over a decade, impacting a larger population than initially estimated due to inflation.

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Meloni's False Claim on Bond Safety Undermines Italy's Economic Credibility

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wrongly asserted that Italian government bonds are safer than German ones, confusing the spread with credit ratings; Standard & Poor's rates German bonds AAA and Italian bonds BBB, while rising German bond yields, not improved Italian creditworthiness, caused th...

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CNMC Rejects Sabadell's Merger Concerns, Highlights Prior Consultation

The head of Spain's competition authority, Cani Fernández, rejected Banco Sabadell's claims that its merger with BBVA would harm SME lending, citing existing market share losses to competitors like CaixaBank and highlighting a prior consultation with over 58 entities.

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