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Venezuela Braces for Economic Collapse From U.S. Blockade
Even before American forces blasted their way into Venezuela's capital and seized President Nicolás Maduro on Saturday, the nation was already facing dire economic prospects. The partial blockade imposed by the United States on Venezuela's…
Ray Dalio says gold's rapid rally contains a warning for markets and the economy
Ray Dalio spent 2025 expressing fear and urging caution, and he's remaining cautious as the US economy enters a new year. The founder of Bridgewater Associates sounded alarms throughout 2025 over what he sees as a budding global debt crisis and the…
Informal sector to be primary focus of 2026 Economic Census
SEPANG: The informal sector, which includes hawkers, petty traders, food entrepreneurs and farmers' market traders, is the primary focus of the Economic Census 2026 (BE2026), says chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin. The census began…
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine's security chief and hires a Canadian economic adviser
KYIV, Ukraine -- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy replaced the head of Ukraine's security service Monday, continuing a top-level reshuffle ahead of a trip to Paris where he hoped to finalize agreements with allies on how to ensure that Russia doesn't…
The GOP Is Kidding Itself About the Economy
No amount of narrative-setting can convince American voters that the economy is better or worse than their own experience dictates. That's what I've been telling the Republicans who've asked me, earnestly, if the media's reporting on affordability…
The Glass Half-Full Take on Britain's Economy
This article is for subscribers only. Welcome to the multi-award-winning Money Distilled newsletter. I'm John Stepek. Every week day I look at the biggest stories in markets and economics, and explain what it all means for your money. Break out the…
At least 35 people have been killed and 1,200 detained in Iran's economic protests
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- The death toll in violence surrounding protests in Iran has risen to at least 35 people, activists said Tuesday, as the country's theocracy acknowledged the unrest in one western province where security forces…
Putin demands more taxes as Russia's growth slows to a crawl in wartime economy
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a 'significant increase' in tax collection and compliance this year as Russia's wartime economy continues to lose momentum. The Kremlin announced the directive on Saturday following an early December…
Merz Says Parts of German Economy in 'Very Critical' Condition
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz described “certain sectors” of his country's economy as being in “very critical” condition in a letter to lawmakers, adding that reviving growth will be his government's top priority this…
Opinion | With Hetao tech hub, Hong Kong is reimagining its economic future
The recent opening of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in the Hetao cooperation zone is a defining milestone in Hong Kong's journey to become an international tech hub. Heralded by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu as a pivotal…
Will The Economy Face A Bumpy Road Ahead?
Real GDP growth surprised on the upside in 2025, but weaker nominal growth, trade uncertainty, and soft demand signal a bumpier road ahead. The Indian economy weathered the onslaught of adverse external developments, such as US President Donald…
Major US airline to introduce premium economy cabin for the first time ever
Hawaiian Airlines has announced it will introduce a premium economy cabin for the first time, as part of a five-year, $600 million investment plan. The new premium economy seats will be retrofitted to the carrier's long-haul, widebody Airbus…
Environs Ministry committed to reinforcing economic competitiveness, environmental conservation
PUTRAJAYA: The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) will ensure that the management of the nation's natural resources directly contributes to economic competitiveness, biodiversity conservation and an improved quality…
Ringgit ends firmer as markets see US-Venezuela tensions as economically contained
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, as markets reassessed the US-Venezuela episode as politically disruptive but economically contained, an analyst said. At 6 pm, the local currency climbed to 4.0445/0495 versus…
S&P 500 Inches Forward as Traders Await Key Economic Data
US stocks crept higher Tuesday morning, extending gains to start the year as investors awaited a batch of economic reports headlined by jobs data later this week. The S&P 500 Index rose 0.1% as of 9:36 a.m. in New York. Power producer Vistra Corp.
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