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Breaking down the $2.3trillion global sports economy
Anyone who went to any live sport over the holidays, has booked a skiing holiday recently, or just renewed their gym membership will not be shocked to hear the global sports industry is doing quite well. But now, thanks to a landmark report by the…
Opinion | China's economy is struggling - even as its hi-tech sector booms
The anticipated rise of Shenzhen's Nanshan district to a “trillion-yuan district” marks a monumental milestone, placing it alongside Shanghai's Pudong and Beijing's Haidian as the only districts to reach such a GDP threshold. Beyond a…
In the AI economy, the 'weirdness premium' will set you apart. Lean into it, says expert on tech change economics
The word “weird” didn't always mean strange. In Old English, descended from a mix of Germanic and Norse concepts, it meant something closer to “destiny” or “becoming” or even “fate.” Once upon…
Against the vice economy
“Kalshi lets you legally trade on anything, anywhere in the U.S.,” one Kalshi ad brags before closing with the tag line, “The world's gone mad, trade it.” Kalshi's founder, Tarek Mansour, is not exactly humble in his…
Inside Michigan's Strategy For Economic Transition
Jonathan Smith, Chief Deputy Director of Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and Director of the Community and Worker Economic Transition Office Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity With advances in AI and shifts…
Survey says slowing economy is the No. 1 worry for US businesses in China, not trade friction
HONG KONG -- U.S. businesses are more concerned about China's slowing economy than trade friction, according to a survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in China released Friday. Of 368 companies responding to the survey, 64% viewed slowing…
Trump has lurched to the populist Left with recent economic proposals
The populist policy proposals have sparked backlash from fiscal conservatives, who say they mark a major departure from Republican orthodoxy. “The president has been repeatedly advocating for government control of the economy, or at least…
How Economic Security Helped Drive Trump's Tariff Wars
The age of trade protectionism returned to America in 2025 with the shudder of a closing customs gate. President Donald Trump has long professed his love of tariffs, once calling them “ the most beautiful word ” in the dictionary. In…
More jobs to be created after £1m investment into Surrey economy - BBC News
Image source, Surrey County Council Surrey could see dozens of new jobs created as green tech innovators and gourmet food producers look set to benefit from grants totalling £1m. Nearly 30 companies and entrepreneurs are receiving individual…
U.S. Treasury yields mixed as investors weigh the state of the U.S. economy
U.S. Treasury yields were mixed on Friday as investors monitored the economic outlook and geopolitical concerns. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield rose 1 basis point to 4.172% at around 4:42 a.m. ET. The yield on the 2-year Treasury advanced was…
Nigeria's Solar Boom Lights Up Economy
Nigeria has become a major market for solar, second only to South Africa for imports on the continent. Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja spoke to Horizons Middle East and Africa anchor Joumanna Bercetche. (Source: Bloomberg)…
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[In This Economy] Welcome to the wait-and-see economy
One would think that the flood control corruption scandal that erupted in 2025 would spawn enough anger among the Filipino people — in the same way that massive Gen-Z protests swept Nepal, Indonesia, Madagascar, and other…
Economic recovery continues despite uncertainties: finance ministry
Korea's economy continues to be on the path to recovery, supported by stronger domestic demand and solid performance in the semiconductor sector, despite lingering uncertainties, the finance ministry said Friday. The Ministry of Economy and Finance…
Why Japan's Economy Is at a Tipping Point
For 30 years, Japan's prices were largely at a standstill. Now a weak yen has changed everything. Here's how consumers and businesses are coping with rising costs, and what it means for the future. (Source: Bloomberg)…
She quit a 6-figure job at Google without another lined up. (Yes, in this economy.)
Earlier this year, Joslyn Orgill faced a career-defining choice: keep her six-figure data engineer job at Google — or leave it behind to pursue a path she hoped would make her happier in the long run. There were many reasons it made sense to…
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