Tag #Economic Uncertainty

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UK Budget Deficit Spurs Widespread Tax Anxiety Among Savers and Homeowners

Facing a multibillion-pound budget deficit, the UK government is considering significant tax increases, including potential caps on lifetime gifts and changes to inheritance tax reliefs, prompting widespread anxiety among savers and homeowners who are rushing to seek financial advice and make preemp...

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Inflation and Tariffs Challenge Small Businesses' Ability to Raise Wages

A Forbes survey of 535 small business owners in March and April 2025 found that 62% prioritize higher compensation to retain employees, but inflation and potential tariff increases present significant challenges, with 33% of small businesses reporting unfilled job openings in July.

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US Housing Market Cools as Buyer Demand Slows

The US housing market is experiencing a slowdown due to high mortgage rates, increased insurance costs, and economic uncertainty, resulting in fewer buyers and more price reductions, particularly in Florida and Texas.

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Accenture's AI Surge: $1.8 Billion Revenue, 500,000 Employees Trained

Accenture, led by CEO Julie Sweet, experienced explosive growth in AI initiatives, training over 500,000 employees in generative AI and generating $1.8 billion in revenue last quarter, fueled by an aggressive acquisition strategy and a focus on client transformation.

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US Spring Home Sales Hit 13-Year Low Amidst Market Slowdown

The US spring 2025 homebuying season marked a 13-year low in sales, driven by high mortgage rates, elevated prices, and economic uncertainty, resulting in a 'paralyzed' market with widespread price cuts and increased inventory, particularly in Sun Belt metros.

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US Job Growth Plummets, Inflation Rises Amid Tariff Uncertainty

July's US job growth significantly underperformed expectations at 73,000, with downward revisions reducing the previous two months' job growth by 258,000; unemployment rose to 4.2%, while inflation, linked to tariffs, continues to increase, impacting consumer spending and business investment.

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Job Quitting Rate Plunges to 2 Percent Amidst 'Job Hugging' Trend

The US job quitting rate dropped to 2 percent in June 2024, the lowest in years, a trend called "job hugging," where employees prioritize stability over seeking new opportunities due to economic uncertainty and fear of AI-driven job displacement.

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Home Depot to Raise Prices Due to Tariffs, Economic Uncertainty

Home Depot announced modest price increases on some imported goods due to higher tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, impacting its net income despite a 5% sales increase; economic uncertainty and high interest rates are delaying large home renovation projects.

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Ireland's Largest Independent Whiskey Producer Closes Amidst Trade War and Rising Costs

Killarney Brewing & Distilling, Ireland's largest independent producer of beer and whiskey, closed in 2023, resulting in 50 job losses due to rising costs, supply chain issues, and US import tariffs imposed during the Trump administration's trade war; this exemplifies the broader struggles faced by ...

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U.S. Stocks Plunge on Weak Jobs Report, Trump Trade Policies

U.S. stocks tumbled on Friday, July 26th, 2025, due to a weaker-than-expected jobs report (73,000 jobs added vs. 104,000 forecast), President Trump's subsequent criticism and personnel changes, and new tariffs on Canadian and other goods, leading to significant losses across major indices.

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Trump's Tariffs Reignite Global Economic Fears

President Trump's new tariffs on several countries, including Canada, Brazil, India, and Taiwan, after a self-imposed August 1st deadline, have reignited fears of a global economic crisis; however, the US stock market and economy show surprising resilience, though this may be temporary.

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Combating Inflation: A Parent's Guide to Financial Resilience

To mitigate financial stress caused by inflation, parents should establish emergency savings, engage in open financial discussions with children, and teach them budgeting, saving, and entrepreneurial skills; the article also suggests exploring educational savings plans and career planning to ensure ...

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