Economic Policy
Coverage of Economic Policy in the Nexus archive.
- Labour MPs consider backing challenger to Andy Burnham
Labour MPs are considering supporting a challenger to Andy Burnham. The favorite for the next prime minister is set to deliver a speech on economic policy next week.
- Alan Greenspan, former US Federal Reserve chairman, dies at 100
Alan Greenspan, one of the most influential economic policymakers in modern US history, has died aged 100.
- JEFF PRESTRIDGE: I have proof Labour's tax assault is killing aspiration. They're heaping taxes on the productive while handing out benefits like confetti - and it's strivers like YOU who bear the brunt
Jeff Prestridge claims Labour's tax policies are harming aspiration by taxing productive individuals while expanding benefits, arguing that strivers bear the consequences. He presents this as evidence of a systemic issue in economic policy.
- BOE Holds Rates as Officials Signal Future Hikes
The Bank of England (BOE) has decided to hold interest rates at the current level, while officials have indicated potential future rate hikes to address economic conditions. The decision reflects a cautious approach to monetary policy amid ongoing uncertainties.
- Markets may have moved ahead of Jerome Powell’s exit
Markets may be reacting in anticipation of Jerome Powell's exit as Federal Reserve Chair, with potential implications for economic policy and market stability. The article highlights concerns about how markets might adjust to leadership changes at the Fed.
- 'Numbskull, moron and too stupid': Trump and Powell's biggest clashes
US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell have had public disagreements, with Trump using derogatory language like 'numbskull' and 'moron' to criticize Powell. Their clashes highlight tensions over economic policy and central bank independence.
- Kamala Harris expected to blame Democrats and Republicans for failed economic policy at state party dinner
Kamala Harris is expected to criticize both Democrats and Republicans for a failed economic policy during a state party dinner. She has indicated she is considering a 2028 presidential run.
- Indonesia suggests charging a toll to transit the Malacca Strait
Indonesia is proposing a toll for transiting the Malacca Strait, a strategic maritime route. This is not the first time the country has considered such a measure, indicating ongoing interest in leveraging the strait's economic potential.
- A match made in opposition: Venezuela’s Machado courts Spain’s right wing
Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is aligning with Spain's right-wing political forces, despite ideological differences on social issues. Analysts note economic policy convergence between Machado and Spain's right wing, but divergences on social matters.
- 'We cannot tax our way to growth,' says CBI boss Rain Newton-Smith
CBI boss Rain Newton-Smith argues that increasing taxes will not drive economic growth, cautioning against relying on taxation as a primary tool for stimulating the economy.
- Daly Says Fed Policy Is in a 'Very Good Place' Right Now
Philip N. Daly, a Federal Reserve official, stated that current Fed policy is in a 'very good place,' indicating confidence in the central bank's current economic strategies.
- The US in Brief: Trump goes for Powell again
The article highlights U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed endorsement of Jerome Powell, likely for a political or economic role. The update focuses on Trump's strategic moves in the political landscape.
- Sharma: 'Very Little Economic Ammunition Left' Globally
The article highlights Sharma's assertion that global economic resources are severely limited, suggesting a lack of tools to address current economic challenges. This statement underscores concerns about the effectiveness of economic policies in the face of global financial constraints.