budget
South Korea parliament clears 2026 budget to power AI-led growth
[SEOUL] South Korea’s parliament approved a 727.9 trillion won (S$642.4 billion) budget for next year on Tuesday (Dec 2), endorsing President Lee Jae-myung’s sweeping plan to revive the economy throug...
Rising UK house prices defy Budget tax fears, mortgage-lender Nationwide says
As buying activity was held off ahead of the Budget, prices may rise in the coming months: Capital Economics
Reeves’ UK budget calms markets and party but leaves Britons unhappy
[LONDON] Britons reacted overwhelmingly negatively to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves’ budget, suggesting little relief for the Labour government’s slumping popularity.
UK housing demand seen recovering on clearer post-Budget outlook
Analysts expect pent-up demand to bolster the traditional spring selling season as buyers return to the market
UK’s Reeves comes back for more tax to bolster finances
Britain’s fiscal watchdog apologises after publishing Budget forecasts before finance minister delivers them in parliament
UK to unveil tax-raising budget
[LONDON] Britain’s centre-left Labour government is set to unveil a tax-raising budget on Wednesday to curb debt and fund public services, while aiming to reassure financial markets and voters alike.
UK retail sales and consumer morale slide ahead of Budget
A survey shows a drop in consumer morale, suggesting the public is ‘bracing for bad news’
China dials back budget spending by most in over four years
The move suggests authorities are leaning towards containing debt risks now that Beijing’s growth target of around 5% looks safely within reach
Budget fears slam brakes on UK housing market
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said its index of homes put up for sale deteriorated to minus 20 in October
IMF says Japan should avoid adding debt as budget pressure grows
Japanese exporters, particularly automakers, have so far absorbed much of the tariff costs, helping to shield US consumers
