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Wage inequality has declined in two-thirds of nations since 2000, with significant progress in low-income countries, but high disparities and uneven regional wage growth persist, according to the ILO report.

German consumer confidence for December plummets to -23.3 amid fears of widespread job cuts by major companies like Volkswagen, Bayer, and Thyssenkrupp, increasing economic and political uncertainty.

The City of London Corporation will permanently close Smithfield and Billingsgate Markets by 2028, citing escalating costs and the cancellation of plans to relocate to Dagenham Dock.

Labour’s tax-raising budget has caused declines in consumer and business confidence, with UK businesses citing rising costs from National Insurance contributions and households reporting minimal financial improvement.

U.S. Treasury yields dropped as markets await key inflation data from the Fed. PCE inflation is expected to guide future monetary policy and determine December rate cuts.

Germany saw a 22.9% rise in insolvencies in October 2024, reaching 1,937 cases. Financial pressures from rising costs, declining demand, and regulatory burdens hit businesses hard.

UK inflation rose to 2.3% in October 2024, its highest in six months, driven by soaring energy costs. The Bank of England faces challenges balancing inflation control and economic growth.

U.S. businesses are stockpiling Chinese imports as President-elect Trump plans a 60% tariff, fueling inflation fears and supply chain concerns. Economists urge domestic investment.

Boeing announces layoffs for 438 employees amid financial challenges, citing overstaffing. The move is part of a broader 10% workforce reduction plan impacting 17,000 positions.

Belgium’s rising public spending and debt-to-GDP ratio, forecast to surpass 105% in 2025, have drawn a stern warning from the European Commission, highlighting risks to its fiscal sustainability.