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DENVER — This month, Colorado taxpayers began receiving refunds from the state government. Joint filers got $1,500, and single filers got $750. Enclosed was a letter from Democratic Gov. Jared Polis, who noted that the checks — required under the state constitution — were being mailed ahead of schedule, due…

Consumers have regained some of their confidence, but the services sector has contracted for the first time since the start of the year.

Workers are getting a record low share of Australia's national income, while company profits surge. But is it just a temporary phenomenon caused by the commodities boom or a deeper structural crisis in our economy?

Our writers assess and cost the key ideas floated so far, from targeted help to the most vulnerable to a new windfall tax

Tory candidate says economic slump is not inevitable

The Tory leadership frontrunner insisted the outcome forecast by the Bank of England can be avoided.

A report from Deloitte Access Economics has urged an overhaul of Australia's skilled migration program to help ensure a strong, long-term labour market.

As the possibility of the Fed maintaining its hawkish stance to tame the elevated inflation is raising concerns over a potential recession, it could be wise to invest in defensive stocks Dollar Tree (DLTR), UnitedHealth Group (UNH), and Zoetis (ZTS) to make your portfolio recession-proof. Keep reading….

Monthly look finds deepening pessimism about personal finances and prospects for the economy