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Demand for AI talent in China outpaces other 'new-economy' sectors
China's spring hiring season is revealing a sharp surge in demand for artificial intelligence talent as companies speed up the deployment of related technologies, turning it into one of the country's hottest professional fields. The number of…
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How the Stock Market Works and Its Role in the Economy
Stock markets allow companies to raise capital by selling shares. Share prices change based on supply, demand, and market conditions. Stock markets require transparency as companies disclose financial information. Economic factors influence stock…
London's office crunch is an economic risk we can't afford to ignore
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. London 's office crunch is a much bigger story than a…
Trade disruption from Iran war 'not good for the British economy', Reeves says
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. Rachel Reeves has said it is…
Trade disruption from Iran war 'not good for the British economy', Reeves says
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. Rachel Reeves has said it is “certainly not good…
What the Iran war will mean for emerging market economies
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Rachel Reeves admits Iran conflict 'certainly not good' for economy
Rachel Reeves has stated that trade disruption resulting from the Middle East crisis is 'certainly not good for the British economy'. The Chancellor indicated the government could be prepared to intervene on energy costs if the conflict spiralled.
China's Gen Z is giving up on the 'Chinese Dream.' The global economy could pay the price.
2025 was another strong year for China's economy — on paper. Beijing reported the world's second-largest economy hit its 5% GDP growth target for the year. Exports held up. Industrial output stayed resilient. Underneath the surface, however…
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Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM): Economic and Political Overview
CARICOM is an economic and political organization of 20 Caribbean countries aiming to promote regional integration and economic collaboration. Its primary objectives include improving economic growth, advancing political unity, and increasing the…
Fudging the numbers: Trump's economy is not what he claims - or wants
In a briefing before his State of the Union address, President Trump claimed that the U.S. has “the greatest economy we've ever had.” But most of the economic statistics he cites don't back up his claim. Indeed, they tell a story he…
GOP prays for 'speedy resolution' in Iran to ease economic fallout
“It will take a couple of weeks, but gas prices will come back down,” Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) told reporters Tuesday during a House GOP retreat in Miami, Florida. Back in Washington, his Senate counterpart offered similar…
Leading economics organization no longer affiliated with Larry Summers
The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) has cut ties with former Treasury Secretary and Harvard professor Larry Summers amid the ongoing fallout over his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, The Wall Street Journal…
Trade disruption from Iran war 'not good for the British economy', Reeves says
Rachel Reeves has said it is “certainly not good for the British economy to have trade disrupted” as a result of the Middle East crisis. The Chancellor indicated the Government could be prepared to intervene to help with energy costs…
Gov't to mobilize all policy tools in dealing with Middle East-related economic uncertainties
Korea will mobilize all available economic policy tools, including a possible supplementary budget, and activate an emergency economic response system to respond to economic uncertainties stemming from an ongoing Middle East crisis, Seoul's finance…
West Asia conflict: Special committee on economic impact to meet tomorrow, present report Friday
PUTRAJAYA: A special committee chaired by Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan will be activated tomorrow to study economic developments and impact following the United States (US)-Iran conflict, said MADANI Government spokesman Datuk…
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