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Argentina's economic chainsaw massacre
Nearly three years after Javier Milei became Argentina's president, the chainsaw-wielding free-marketeer has established himself as the darling of the far right. Even in the run-up to Brazil's Sunday election, right-wing presidential candidate…
The key to Japan's growth strategy: 'Proactive' economic security
In June, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unveiled a long-term economic development plan calling for more than ¥370 trillion ($2.3 trillion) in public and private investment in 17 “strategic sectors” through 2041. The plan aims to…
The Next Economic Frontier
Imagine that artificial intelligence delivers much of what its advocates promise: Businesses become more productive. Routine administration takes minutes instead of hours. Scientists discover promising drugs and materials faster. Energy networks…
Healey's Budget needs to sustain the stronger economy through gathering clouds
There have been almost no Budget leaks. The chancellor's aides are using intelligence-style security measures to guard its secrets: the Budget has been split into 'compartments' with very few given access to all of them. There are codenames. The IT…
Trump fails to change economic headwinds facing GOP candidates
Gas, diesel and food prices are high and expected to remain elevated through Election Day, creating a strong political headwind for Republicans who are at serious risk of losing control of the House and possibly the Senate, as well. President…
Hassett says the economy is 'best we've ever seen'
Kevin Hassett, the director of the National Economic Council (NEC), on Sunday said the economy is the “best we've ever seen” as the Trump administration and Republicans make their final pitches heading into the midterm elections.
RBI study: Night-time lights, Google Trends improve state economic growth estimates
A new report from the Reserve Bank of India reveals that combining satellite-based night-time lights data with Google search trends can significantly enhance the accuracy of quarterly economic growth estimates for key Indian states like Gujarat…
Economists, entrepreneurs criticize Netanyahu's cryptocurrency economic plan
A group of 109 economists, business leaders, high-tech entrepreneurs, and former senior public officials issued a strongly worded statement expressing 'deep anxiety and concern' over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's conduct, warning of…
Japan Companies Compensate Users as Cyberattacks Buffet Economy
The word 'Cyberattack' and PHP code are displayed on a screen in this illustration taken on October 22, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Japanese companies are moving to pay compensation to users following waves of cyberattacks that have…
Forget the House and the Senate, the economy may hinge on state and local races in the midterm elections
Data centers have emerged as a national issue during this midterm election cycle, and candidates for the House and Senate have seized on it in their campaigns. But state and local officials actually have more sway over data center construction and…
Hungary can learn from Korea's state-led economic growth model, expert says
Korea's state-led economic development model offers important lessons for Hungary, which has relied heavily on foreign direct investment (FDI) to drive economic growth, according to a Hungarian expert. Zoltan Pogatsa, a professor at the University…
Japan companies compensate users as cyberattacks buffet economy
TOKYO, Oct 26 (Reuters) – Japanese companies are moving to pay compensation to users following waves of cyberattacks that have disrupted internet services and raised concerns about economic stability. GMO Internet said customers…
Starlink episode points to tightropes in changing political economy
India's experience with capitalism has always been complicated by the relationship between business and the state. The much-derided licence-permit raj was initially justified by the scarcity of capital and the need to direct investment towards…
The Might (and Myths) of Economic Moats
In this podcast, Motley Fool contributors Tyler Crowe, Lou Whiteman, and Jon Quast discuss: What is an economic moat? The prototypical model: McDonald's. Misconceptions about moat analysis. Strong no-moat businesses. Companies with good and bad…
Moody's rates France above Israel despite weaker economy, higher debt
Moody's decision to keep France's credit rating well above Israel's raises a question: How much weight does the agency put on each country's economic performance? The US-based credit rating agency affirmed France's sovereign rating at Aa3 over the…
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