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WASHINGTON (AP) – References to the “K-shaped economy” are rapidly spreading from corporate executives to Wall Street analysts to the Federal Reserve.So what does that mean? Simply put, the top of K refers to higher-income Americans who are experiencing increases in income and wealth, while the bottom refers to lower-income households who are struggling with slowing income growth and rising prices. A big reason this term comes up so often is because it helps explain an unusually turbulent and complex period in the U.S. economy. growth Looks solidstill hiring dull and the unemployment rate It was exciting. Although overall consumer…
Hong Kong — The bodies of some of those killed in last week’s devastating fire at a Hong Kong apartment complex may never be recovered, city officials said on Monday, as frantic search efforts continue at the scene. Authorities said on Monday the death toll had risen to 151 and at least 30 people were missing after the city’s worst fire in decades destroyed seven high-rise towers at the Wangfu court complex. More than 4,000 people lived in the housing complex, which was being renovated, many of them elderly. “We cannot rule out the possibility that all the missing people…
Regent Street in London celebrating the Christmas season on November 13, 2025 in London, England. Ben Montgomery | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty ImagesLONDON — European stock markets started the last trading month of the year in negative territory.of Stocks 600 Monday started in negative territory, with the pan-European benchmark falling 0.3% shortly after 8:30 a.m. London (3:30 a.m. ET), with major exchanges and sectors in the red.Regional markets closed in positive territory on Friday, at the end of a volatile month for stocks as concerns about AI’s high valuations resurfaced. Uncertainty over monetary policy also weighed on sentiment last…
Chelsea held on to a 1-1 draw with Premier League leaders Arsenal in a tense London derby at Stamford Bridge, despite Moises Caicedo receiving a first-half red card.Caicedo became the fourth Chelsea player to be sent off this season after his yellow card was upgraded to a red card after a VAR check for a stud-up challenge on Mikel Merino. Despite being reduced to 10 men, Enzo Maresca’s side took the lead just after half-time when Trevor Chalobah flicked a Reece James corner kick past David Raya with a header at his near post. Player rating: James is better. Chelsea:…
December sneaks up on us with the eternal question, “Where did this year go?” The last month is often both a finish line and a mirror, reflecting the year’s highs, lows, and everything in between. Meanwhile, markets are hoping for an early Christmas present from the Federal Reserve as policymakers gather for their final meeting of the year next week.According to the CME FedWatch tool, traders are mainly expecting a 25 basis point (bp) rate cut, hoping that will start a “Santa Claus rally” that often sends prices higher toward the end of the year.But the forecast doesn’t guarantee that…
Winter has not yet officially begun, but the atmosphere is already approaching a full late February fatigue. After a post-Thanksgiving blast dumped record snow in Chicago, shut down interstate highways and caused thousands of flight cancellations, a new storm is barreling northeast from the Plains, raising fears of further travel disruption. Fresh snow and ice is expected to hit much of the same region on Monday, followed by snow in the interior Northeast through Tuesday, heavy rain along the coast and streaks of ice across the Ohio Valley. If you’re hoping to avoid travel trouble by heading out early this…
Arsenal remain in first place. Chelsea captain Reece James said the team made a “statement”, while Mikel Arteta felt the Gunners “should have won”. Here’s why both sides are largely happy with Sunday’s 1-1 draw…Positive points for Arsenal – even if the situation means they drop two players. Use Chrome Browser for a more accessible video player See the level of Arsenal manager Mikel Merino Arsenal will be frustrated at not capitalizing on Moises Caicedo’s red card in the 38th minute, but the Gunners were far from their best at Stamford Bridge. Arsenal were without first-choice centre-backs William Saliba and…
Bitcoin and Ethereum It fell on Monday as the recent slide in cryptocurrencies resumed.Bitcoin It fell sharply, and was last seen at about $86,273.68 as of around 7:30 a.m. in London on Monday, down about 5.5%. Ethereum It fell more than 6.5% in early trading to $2,831.95.Solana While it fell almost 7.7% and was last seen at $126.75, other notable tokens were also in the red, including: dogecoindown 8.4%.Stock chart iconStock chart iconBitcoin.In Asia, the People’s Bank of China issued a statement on Saturday warning of illegal activities related to digital currencies, increasing pressure on Hong Kong-listed stocks of digital…
Dhaka, Bangladesh AP — A court in Bangladesh’s capital on Monday sentenced ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to five years in prison and her niece, British Labor MP Tulip Siddique, to two years in prison for corruption related to government land projects. Judge Rabiul Alam of the Dhaka Special Magistrate’s Court said Hasina was guilty of abusing her power as prime minister and Siddique was guilty of improperly influencing her aunt in helping her mother and two brothers acquire land for a government project. Siddique’s mother, Sheikh Rehana, was sentenced to seven years in prison and was considered a key…
Toto Wolff has called Max Verstappen’s race engineer Giampiero Lambiase “smart” after suggesting Kimi Antonelli may have deliberately allowed Lando Norris to pass him in the closing stages of the Qatar Grand Prix.Championship leader Norris appeared to fall short in his attempt to pass Antonelli, but the Mercedes driver ran wide at Turn 10 on the penultimate lap, allowing McLaren to secure fourth place and two vital extra points. The pass means Norris heads into next weekend’s final race of the season in Abu Dhabi with a 12-point lead over Verstappen instead of 10, but team-mate Oscar Piastri is still…