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Top economist Mark Zandi warns the record-high stock market is detached from economic reality
Mark Zandi would like to remind you that the stock market is not the economy. Moody's top economist has been bearish on his outlook for the US this year, and he sees a disconnect forming between economic realities and a soaring stock market that's…
NatWest earnings boosted despite gloomier outlook for UK economy
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. NatWest has revealed its profits swelled to top £2…
First Quarter Economic Data Shows Stable U.S. Economy and Strong Job Market
Several key economic reports were released today highlighting a broad and strong U.S. economy with a very strong labor market. ♦ The first quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) [ DATA HERE…
Iranian economic collapse may come too late for Trump
Weeks of conflict have aggravated Iran's dire economic problems, risking calamity after the war, but the Islamic Republic looks able to survive a standoff in the Persian Gulf for now, despite a U.S. blockade that has cut off energy exports.
Iran war undercuts Trump's economic boasts
Rising oil and gas prices triggered by the U.S. conflict with Iran are undercutting President Donald Trump 's long‑running claims of a booming American economy. The energy shock is hitting just as inflation remains stubborn and the Federal…
UK house prices in surprise increase; NatWest braces for slowing economy - business live
NatWest is now the biggest faller on the FTSE 100, down 3.7% after analysts suggested that its underlying profits were slightly weaker than expected. Gary Greenwood, banks analyst at Shore Capital, said that profits before tax benefited from…
Trump's 'Economic Fury' squeezes Iran - but can Tehran outlast the pressure?
As the Trump administration escalates its campaign against Iran through sanctions, naval pressure and financial enforcement, a central question is emerging: Can unprecedented economic strain truly weaken the regime, or will Iran's rulers once again…
NI food and drink sector delivers £7.3bn to economy - report
Northern Ireland's food and drink sector generates £7.3 billion in economic value, according to a new report. The Economic Impact Assessment also showed that the sector supports almost 109,000 jobs, and plays a vital role in food security…
4 charts show how war is throttling Iran's economy
The war in the Middle East is entering its third month, and Tehran is struggling. Iran's economy is flashing signs of serious economic stress, which is increasing the longer the conflict drags on. The nation, one of the world's largest oil…
Mexico's Economic Output Shrinks in First Quarter -- Update
Gross domestic product, a measure of output in goods and services, contracted 0.8% from the previous quarter in seasonally adjusted terms, national statistics institute Inegi said Thursday. Industrial production fell 1.1%, services were down 0.6%…
Abortion is an economic issue Republicans aren't ready to face
Republicans are wildly out of touch with the American people when it comes to abortion access, so now they've decided to just stop talking about it. New research from Reproductive Freedom for All shows why that won't work — voters connect…
NatWest earnings boosted despite gloomier outlook for UK economy
NatWest has revealed its profits swelled to top £2 billion in the first quarter of 2026 as it expects to be boosted by interest rates staying higher, despite cautioning over a worsening outlook for the UK economy. The banking group, which…
Communications Services Up as Traders Grow Sanguine on Economy -- Communications Services Roundup
Communications-services rose as traders grew sanguine about the U.S. economic and interest-rate outlook. Shares of Inseego surged after the maker of Internet of Things and networking technology agreed to acquire telecom-equipment firm Nokia's…
Iran's monthslong internet shutdown is crushing businesses in an already battered economy
At her studio in Iran's capital, Amen Khademi prepared a fashion shoot for a jacket she designed with Persian-inspired motifs. But even as she applied lipstick to the model, she was distracted, worrying if her business would survive after four…
The US economy bounced back in the first quarter of 2026
The US started 2026 with a comeback. US real gross domestic product rose at an annualized rate of 2% in the first quarter, short of the 2.2% expected but above the 0.5% rise in the fourth quarter of 2025. Other data releases show how the economy…
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