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UK-Japan Joint Declaration on Economic Security Cooperation
1, We, the Prime Ministers of Japan and the United Kingdom, acknowledge that UK-Japan relations are the strongest in living memory, grounded in deep cooperation on economic and security priorities. This Joint Declaration on Economic Security…
Why the US economy keeps defying the odds
Michelle Fleury New York business correspondent In Dresden, in east Germany late last year, the final car rolled off the assembly line at Volkswagen's 'Transparent Factory', built to showcase the pinnacle of European industrial power. Thousands of…
Why the US economy keeps defying the odds
In Dresden, in east Germany late last year, the final car rolled off the assembly line at Volkswagen's 'Transparent Factory', built to showcase the pinnacle of European industrial power. Thousands of miles away in Spartanburg, South Carolina, a…
The economy keeps adding jobs. Many job seekers still feel stuck.
From about 8,000 layoffs at Meta to thousands of cuts at Amazon, media outlets have been following high-profile employment changes. However, cuts at major tech companies this year represent only a sliver of what's happening in the massive job…
Hong Kong's first 5-year plan to tackle economic gaps, boost jobs: Paul Chan
Hong Kong's first five-year plan will map out concrete paths to address the city's shortcomings and magnify socio-economic benefits, including how artificial intelligence can create quality jobs, the financial chief has said a day ahead of the…
Which States Are Leading America's Economy?
America's biggest economies aren't always its strongest. While California, Texas, and New York dominate in economic size, long-term competitiveness depends on a broader mix of factors, from business creation and labor market strength to innovation…
SpaceX spinoffs launch El Segundo into economic orbit
El Segundo's Chris Pimentel may be California's happiest mayor. As his counterparts in Los Angeles, San Jose and San Francisco struggle with budgetary nightmares, Pimentel has at his disposal rising revenues, a booming job market and an energetic…
Monkeys Hoarding Bananas: The Economic Confusion on X is Not Abating.
It must be privately entertaining to Elon Musk that all of the angry progressives denouncing him on X are doing so on a platform he owns. I regret to tell you, dear reader, that since yesterday the situation has not improved. Looking around this…
Slicing the pie or growing it: Australia stands at economic crossroads
English is not ANZ chief executive Nuno Matos' first language. But that makes every word he utters deliberate and considered. His message last week at Morgan Stanley's investment gathering was that Australia's banking system actually wasn't all…
Fair Work rejects gas giant's claim strikes would harm the economy
Gas giant Inpex has lost a bid to stop escalating industrial action which could shut down its Northern Territory operations and cost the company millions of dollars a day. Inpex told the Fair Work Commission the shutdowns would cause 'significant…
GUEST OPINION: The evolving AI economy demands continuous learning
Across nearly every major industry, experienced professionals are increasingly being asked to adapt to AI-powered tools and evolving digital systems just to remain competitive. Research from the World Economic Forum suggests a majority of workers…
The World Cup could add $17 billion to the U.S. economy. Here are the stocks set to benefit
You don't have to be a sports fan to understand the investing opportunities arising from the World Cup. After more than three decades, the FIFA World Cup has finally returned to North America, with the U.S., Canada and Mexico jointly hosting the…
Checking 46 kilos in economy class? Why some airlines are generous on luggage limits
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. You've seen them, haven't you? The passengers marching down the aircraft aisle with a wheeled bag, a backpack and a bag stuffed with…
Everyday Economics: Working more, falling behind
This week's data tells a clear story: Americans are earning more dollars that buy less. The economy looks fine on paper. It doesn't feel fine at the kitchen table. Housing starts. May was another disappointment for anyone betting on a stronger year…
Bad Economic News Is Piling Up. A Recession Is Looking Imminent
Economic data rarely tells a clean story. One report points to strength, while the next hints at trouble. Inflation is a perfect example. The May Consumer Price Index jumped to 4.2%, yet core inflation — which strips out volatile food and…
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