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France Plans €2-2.5 Billion Unemployment Benefit Cuts

The French government proposes to cut unemployment benefits by €2-2.5 billion annually from 2026-2029 to address a projected deficit and increase workforce participation, prompting strong opposition from labor unions.

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Trump Appoints Interim Fed Governor Amidst Campaign Against Powell

US President Donald Trump appointed Stephen Miran as interim Federal Reserve governor until January 31, 2026, replacing Adriana Kugler, amidst Trump's campaign to influence the Fed's monetary policy towards lower interest rates and a potential replacement of Chairman Jerome Powell in 2026.

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Australia Debates AI Regulation Amid Copyright Concerns

The Australian government is grappling with how to regulate AI, facing criticism for mixed messaging on copyright and potential new laws, amid concerns that big tech companies may use Australian creative works for AI training without fair compensation.

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Australian Teal MP Proposes 15% GST with $3,300 Rebate

Australian Teal MP Kate Chaney proposes raising the GST to 15 percent, removing exemptions, and implementing a $3,300 annual rebate per adult to alleviate the tax burden on low-income earners, citing Parliamentary Budget Office modelling.

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Greece Reduces Withholding Tax Rates for Property Transfers

Greece's Independent Authority of Public Revenue (IAPR) has lowered withholding tax rates for issuing certificates of tax compliance to jointly liable persons of legal entities with settled overdue debts, impacting property transfers; new regulations (Law 5222/2025, Article 216, and IAPR decisions A...

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German Economists Condemn Unsustainable Pension Plan

German economists Veronika Grimm and Monika Schnitzer criticized the government's pension plan, slated for cabinet approval on August 6th, 2025, for its unsustainable expansion of the mothers' pension and Rente mit 63, calling for reforms linking retirement age to life expectancy and adjusting pensi...

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Trump's Executive Order Expands 401(k) Investment Options Amidst New Tariffs

President Trump's executive order allows 401(k) investments in cryptocurrency, private equity, and real estate, potentially increasing risk but offering diversification; simultaneous tariffs on 90+ trading partners impact retailers, who absorb costs but may cut back on investments.

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Brown Urges Gambling Tax Hike to Combat Child Poverty

Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown advocates for a £3.2bn tax increase on online gambling to fund the elimination of the two-child benefit cap and limit, aiming to reduce child poverty by 500,000, a proposal opposed by the Betting and Gaming Council.

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Argentina's Industrial Crisis: 31,000 Job Losses Since December 2023

Argentina's industrial sector, a major employment driver, has suffered an 11-month decline since President Milei's December 2023 inauguration, resulting in 31,000 job losses by April 2025 due to currency devaluation, increased imports, and reduced consumption.

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AMP CEO opposes mandated work-from-home policy

AMP CEO Alexis George opposes a government-mandated right to work from home, citing the diverse needs of businesses, contrasting with the Victorian government's recent policy. AMP's policy allows most staff to work from home up to three days a week.

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Germany's Wealth Inequality: A Proposal for Redistribution

A German inequality researcher, Martyna Linartas, reveals that Germany's wealth distribution is as uneven as it was 100 years ago; the richest 1% owns one-third of the nation's wealth, while the poorest half owns only 1%; she proposes a solution by increasing taxes for the wealthy and giving every y...

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Asian Equities Surge Amid Positive Economic Data and Government Policy

Asian equities surged, led by Australia and several other Asian nations, while India underperformed. Hong Kong and Mainland China markets also rose, driven by strong performances in technology and healthcare, despite some large-cap underperformers. Positive Chinese economic data and significant Main...

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