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Why has NYC enforced vaccine mandates?

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4 years ago

December 7, 2021

New York is the latest city to enforce vaccine mandates, with the mayor announcing that all workers will need to be protected against Covid-19 if they want to go to work

This mandate already applies to public sector employees, but this latest policy will extend to the entire private sector as well.

Coming into effect on December 27, Mayor Bill de Blasio says his city has got Omicron as a new factor, the colder winter months and holiday gatherings and “vaccine mandates are the one thing that breaks through.”

New York will also be the first US city to mandate Covid jabs for all private sector workers, with the regulations affecting around 184,000 businesses.

The previous mandate for the public sector was initially met with resistance and hesitation… but now vaccination rates have risen in response.

This all comes as ten cases of the new Omicron variant have been detected in New York, with Omicron thought to be more transmissible than previous strains.

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France receives lowest credit rating due to crisis

France’s credit rating downgraded to record low amid political and fiscal crisis, raising concerns over debt and stability

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2 days ago

September 13, 2025

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France’s credit rating downgraded to record low amid political and fiscal crisis, raising concerns over debt and stability

In Short:
– Fitch Ratings downgraded France’s credit rating to A+, citing political instability and fiscal challenges.
– New Prime Minister Lecornu must secure budget approval amidst rising deficit and potential no-confidence vote.

Fitch Ratings has downgraded France’s credit rating from AA- to A+, the lowest ever recorded, amid ongoing political and fiscal challenges.

The decision comes shortly after Prime Minister François Bayrou was removed in a vote of no confidence regarding his €44 billion austerity plan.

President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Sébastien Lecornu as the new prime minister, marking the fifth leadership change in under two years.

Fitch highlighted political instability as a key factor undermining fiscal reforms, with France’s debt now at €3.3 trillion, or 113.9% of GDP.

The budget deficit increased to 5.8% of GDP and is expected to rise, posing challenges ahead.

Political Instability

The new prime minister faces a divided parliament and must secure budget approval by October 7.

The far-left plans a no-confidence vote against Lecornu, complicating further cooperation on legislative reforms, with S&P Global hinting at a potential downgrade.

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Trump moves to fast-track removal of Fed governor Lisa Cook

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2 days ago

September 12, 2025

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The White House is set to fast-track a ruling on firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, just days before the crucial FOMC meeting.

The move comes as markets reel from surging inflation, weak jobless data, and global currency shifts, raising questions about the Fed’s independence and the stability of policy decisions.

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ANZ job cuts spark banking clash

ANZ plans to cut 3,500 jobs, sparking debate on the future of Australia’s banking sector and employment dynamics.

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4 days ago

September 10, 2025

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ANZ plans to cut 3,500 jobs, sparking debate on the future of Australia’s banking sector and employment dynamics.

ANZ has announced plans to cut 3,500 staff and 1,000 contractors over the next year, triggering a fierce debate between business leaders, unions, and government about the future of Australia’s banking sector.

The decision raises wider questions about the resilience of the business community and the role of politics, productivity, and technology in shaping employment.

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