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Russian Coal Sector's Slide Into Crisis Shows Cracks in Economy
Russia's coal industry has slipped into crisis under the weight of high borrowing costs and sanctions as slowing demand in China compounds with falling prices to expose deeper cracks in the economy. Only half of Russia's coal companies remained…
Britain's heatwave is burning the economy
On Rob Davies' dairy and arable farm in Herefordshire, Britain's third heatwave in four weeks – following a wet winter – is taking its toll. “Grass is a very important crop for us, and our grass yields currently are down by…
What Sets Resilient Sales Organizations Apart During Economic Disruption?
Julie Thomas, President & CEO of ValueSelling Associates and a noted speaker, author and consultant. While many sales teams struggle to stay afloat during times of economic uncertainty, some companies not only survive but grow despite the…
An economy in India lifted by women
Many global tech firms have been setting up shop in India. For many reasons, they are specifically heading to southern India. What's so unique about these half dozen states in the world's most populous country? One reason is the region's economic…
Economy shrinks unexpectedly despite UK-US trade deal - latest updates
The FTSE 100 stalled at the open after official figures showed Britain's economy contracted unexpectedly in May. The UK's flagship stock market was little changed at 8,972.96 a day after it surged 1.2pc to a new record high. The mid-cap FTSE 250…
When Major Companies Shake Up the Economy: What Business Trends Can Teach Us
It started with a headline: Microsoft cuts 10,000 jobs, and Meta trims Reality Labs again. It's not you, it's the macro — these shifts reflect seismic trends transforming business today. In 2025, giants like Intel, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon…
Canada would suffer the most economic damage under Trump's tariffs, new Yale report shows
The US's second-largest trading partner may be bearing the brunt of President Donald Trump's tariffs. A new report by The Budget Lab at Yale University shows that the Trump administration's tariffs would shrink Canada 's long-run economy by 2.1%…
Blow to Chancellor as UK economy shrank unexpectedly in May
Sign up for our email featuring expert insight and funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and SMEs I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The UK economy contracted unexpectedly in…
UK economy shrank unexpectedly in May - BBC News
The UK economy shrank unexpectedly in May, contracting for the second month in a row. The economy contracted by 0.1%, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, confounding analysts who expected to see slight growth. The government has made…
Reeves's economic mess has just got a whole lot worse
Rachel Reeves has little to celebrate. Borrowing is up, inflation remains high and after a sugar rush at the start of the year, the economy is now at risk of a more sustained decline as higher taxes bite. Official data showed Britain's economy…
Blow to Chancellor as UK economy shrank unexpectedly in May
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. The UK economy contracted unexpectedly in…
Tariffquake: Why Bangladesh economy must diversify or fall
It hasn't been just a tremor; it's been a tectonic shock. The announcement from Washington, imposing a 35 percent reciprocal tariff (down from the initial 37 percent announced in April), has not only shaken Bangladesh's industrial heartland, but…
Economy Stalls
Get briefed ahead of your morning calls with the latest UK business headlines, key data and market reaction This article is for subscribers only. Morning, I'm Chloé Meley from Bloomberg UK's breaking news team, bringing you up to speed on…
The riskiest corner of the bond market is pointing to continued strength of the US economy
Anyone worried about the US economy can look to an unexpected corner of the market for reassurance. High-yield bonds, issued by companies with below-investment-grade credit ratings, are flashing signs that investors don't see much trouble ahead for…
UK economy shrinks unexpectedly by 0.1% in blow to Rachel Reeves
Britain's economy unexpectedly shrank in May, fuelled by sharp declines in manufacturing and construction, in a blow for chancellor Rachel Reeves. The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product fell by 0.1% in May, missing City…
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