Day Headlines in Economy News: 2026-01-17
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The one measure that can tell us a lot about the state of the UK economy (BBC Economy 2026-01-17 08:26:23)
Consumer confidence levels are rebounding for some in the UK, but older generations look to be immune. -
Trump's proposed credit card cap spotlights Americans' debt. Would it help? (BBC Economy 2026-01-17 00:39:26)
President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% - an idea with bipartisan support - received swift backlash from bank executives.