economic policies

New parents could get $6,000 for the first year of their child’s life and a restored child tax credit under Kamala Harris’ economic plan

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New parents could get $6,000 for the first year of their child's life and a restored child tax credit under Kamala Harris' economic plan

Economy New parents could get $6,000 for the first year of their child’s life and a restored child tax credit under Kamala Harris’ economic plan Ayelet Sheffey and Juliana Kaplan 2024-08-16T14:33:04Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook Icon The letter F. Facebook Email icon An envelope. It indicates the ability to send … Read more

4 Impacts a Harris Presidency Could Have on Large Corporations and Their Taxes

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4 Impacts a Harris Presidency Could Have on Large Corporations and Their Taxes

Michael Brochstein/ZUMA Press Wire / SplashNews.com / Michael Brochstein/ZUMA Press Wire / SplashNews.com Because of her late start in the 2024 presidential campaign, vice president and presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris has not had much time to roll out an economic platform. She was expected to do so this week, though what she unveils might … Read more

‘Walz checks,’ free school lunches, and ditching fossil fuels: What Tim Walz’s record in Minnesota says about his economic goals

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'Walz checks,' free school lunches, and ditching fossil fuels: What Tim Walz's record in Minnesota says about his economic goals

Politics ‘Walz checks,’ free school lunches, and ditching fossil fuels: What Tim Walz’s record in Minnesota says about his economic goals Noah Sheidlower 2024-08-06T16:06:24Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing right. Share Facebook Icon The letter F. Facebook Email icon An envelope. It indicates the ability to send an email. Email Twitter icon A stylized … Read more

Trump says he’ll end the “inflation nightmare.” Economists say Trumponomics could drive up prices.

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Trump says he'll end the "inflation nightmare." Economists say Trumponomics could drive up prices.

Former President Donald Trump is campaigning on a pledge to end the “inflation nightmare,” vowing that if he wins a second term, he’ll bring down prices “very quickly.” And if that scenario came to pass, it would be cheered by the millions of Americans who say higher costs remain a major problem.There’s only one problem: … Read more

‘Economic nationalism’ at the RNC clashes with Trump’s pitch to donors

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‘Economic nationalism’ at the RNC clashes with Trump’s pitch to donors

MILWAUKEE — Former president Donald Trump is trying to present a more worker-friendly vision of the Republican Party at this week’s convention, but he has continued to make clear in private that he views himself as the best choice for billionaires and big business, according to donors who have attended fundraising events.Even as Trump leans … Read more

Where does JD Vance stand on taxes? Everything you need to know

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Where does JD Vance stand on taxes? Everything you need to know

What is J.D. Vance’s vision for the economy?

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What is J.D. Vance’s vision for the economy?

Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), newly selected as Donald Trump’s running mate, rocketed on to the national stage in 2016 after documenting the roots of the MAGA movement in his book “Hillbilly Elegy.” Less than a decade later, the native Ohioan has been tapped to bolster the Republican presidential ticket — bringing a unique brand of … Read more

Optimism justified, despite election uncertainties

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Optimism justified, despite election uncertainties

The S&P 500 hitting its 35th record high this year shows the market is well-prepared to handle any uncertainties that may arise from the US presidential campaign, according to the CEO of  leading independent financial advisory and fintech. “Despite this remarkable performance, the looming uncertainty surrounding the US presidential campaign could lead to a market … Read more

Next UK government will face significant challenges

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Next UK government will face significant challenges

Analysis: Morningstar DBRS Just a day to the UK general election on 4th July and a change in government looks imminent. The Labour party has continued to lead in the voting intention polls and if polls prove right, Labour will form the next government. After 14 years of a Conservative-led government, a change to Labour … Read more

Debate moves needle for markets in Trump, ’s favour

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Debate moves needle for markets in Trump, ’s favour

​Markets assess Donald Trump was the victor in the first US presidential debate against Joe Biden on Thursday and investors are “already busy” re-evaluating their portfolios to align with the anticipated economic policies that a Trump administration might pursue. Following the head-to-head TV debate, online prediction market PredictIt showed Biden’s odds down to 39% from … Read more