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Rationing, panic-buying and an economic blow worse than Covid
Fears are mounting that the world is heading for an economic blow far worse than the Covid pandemic within weeks as the Iran conflict threatens global oil and gas supplies. Experts warn it could trigger food shortages, grounded flights and…
Class-war economics is counterproductive and un-American
Democrats have two new tax plans out, playing on the notion that the middle and working classes are unduly burdened by taxes. One is by Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), which would exempt anyone making $46,000 or married couples making less than…
UK ministers begin contingency planning amid economic fears over Iran war
Donald Trump has branded the UK and other Nato allies “cowards” but anger is growing among cabinet ministers that his war in Iran could jeopardise Britain's fragile finances. Senior members of the government are in despair about the…
Carry on as normal,' Starmer tells Britain as Trump's Iran war rocks economies
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Sir Keir Starmer told people in Britain to…
Finally, an Opera About Economics
Economics and money are powerful forces. They move elections and shape our careers and our lives. But they're not exactly the stuff of sonnets. As much as we might despair over prices at the pump or passionately argue over tax policy, you just…
War's Second Order Effects Are Starting to Slam the Economy
Almost three weeks into the war on Iran, markets are starting to price in the second order effects of entropy spreading through the world's energy system. Investors have been underestimating the commodity shock rippling through the economy. Now…
Opinion | The Economics of Regulating AI
The most consequential technology of our lifetimes is being regulated by people who can't agree on what it is. Several states and the European Union have enacted sweeping rules governing artificial intelligence. Illinois prohibits using AI in…
Brooks and Capehart on Trump struggling to contain economic fallout of Iran war
With the war in Iran stretching on for almost a month and President Trump struggling to contain the economic fallout, now is a good time for the analysis of Brooks and Capehart. That's 'The Atlantic''s David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW.
Asian economies running out of fuel, and time, as the fallout from Epic Fury widens
The broadening out of Operation Epic Fury into a regional conflict is starting to inflict serious economic pain on the Asian economies. Every Asian country is a net importer of oil and therefore vulnerable to higher energy costs, while the…
Trump turbocharges US economic comeback as socialism keeps failing worldwide
Around the world, nations stand at a crossroads. Whether they choose the path of economic freedom — as President Donald Trump is doing in the United States — or socialism will determine not only their material prosperity, but the…
Investors Are in Denial About the Economic Impact of the Iran War
As the war in Iran enters its fourth week, attacks on the region's energy infrastructure are disrupting the economy around the world. The price of oil reached nearly $120 a barrel, up from around $80 just a little more than a week ago.
Massive energy shock heading our way should shatter Labour's fantasy economics
THE war on Iran is piling up problems for Rachel Reeves. The Chancellor was never going to be able to tax and spend her way out of her economic bind. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories…
China adds 12 banks to digital yuan system, expanding e-CNY's economic presence
China is set to include 12 more commercial banks under the umbrella of its central bank-backed digital currency, the latest move by Beijing to scale up adoption of the digital yuan, also known as the e-CNY, as it transitions from a cash alternative…
Watch Iran War: What It Means for Europe's Economy and Inflation | The Pulse 3/20
Iran War: What It Means for Europe's Economy and Inflation | The Pulse 3/20 'The Pulse With Francine Lacqua' is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in…
Buying a home amid economic uncertainty? These alternative mortgages can help
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