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What Executives Are Saying About the 'K-Shaped' Economy
The U.S. economy is growing, but not evenly. What began as an uneven rebound from the Covid pandemic has hardened into what many economists describe as a “K-shaped” economy, in which higher-income households pull ahead while…
'The trend is irreversible': has Romania shattered the link between economic growth and high emissions?
Once the frozen fields outside Bucharest have thawed, workers will assemble the largest solar farm in Europe: one million photovoltaic panels backed by batteries to power homes after sunset. But the 760MW project in southern Romania will not hold…
UK economy set to have recorded modest growth amid budget concerns
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. The UK economy is expected to have grown modestly again…
The economy is booming. So why is the job market lagging?
The U.S. economy is on a tear. So why is the American job market limping behind? The Labor Department is expected to report Wednesday that companies, government agencies and nonprofits added 75,000 jobs last month, according to a survey of…
US consumer spending slows: Is it a warning for the economy?
Retail sales in the US were unexpectedly flat during the December holidays, suggesting a pullback among consumers and raising questions about a broader economic slowdown. The report, released on Tuesday by the Commerce Department, marks a break…
We're in a trade-down economy, and Ulta is winning
If you're feeling anxious about the economy, you're not alone. Consumer confidence is at its lowest in more than a decade. Americans are worried about inflation, a possible recession, and job security—and that anxiety is reshaping how they…
Budget reflects a maturing economy
Budget has clearly prioritised a Viksit Bharat—fiscal prudence and structural strengthening over short term incentivisation. Three thematics emerge from the Budget It is a clear push towards Atmanirbharta Support for R&D, testing and…
UK economy set to have recorded modest growth amid budget concerns
The UK economy is expected to have grown modestly again in the last three months of 2025 amid pressure from budget uncertainty, according to economists. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) will shed light on how the economy fared when it…
Economy added 130,000 jobs in January: The key facts and figures
“It's somewhat of a surprise, we're showing strength, particularly in healthcare and manufacturing — but from a longer term view, what I'd have to say is this is one data point,” Brian Marks, executive director of the…
Why 'Full Employment' Just Isn't Good Enough for the US Economy
This article is for subscribers only. I'm Chris Anstey, a senior economics editor in Boston. Today we're looking at the unusual nature of the US job market. Send us feedback and tips to. And if you aren't yet signed up to receive this newsletter…
The U.S. bond market is suddenly flashing a warning sign about the economy
Tuesday's delayed retail-sales data for December undermined expectations for economic growth, leading to an extended rally in U.S. government debt. The flat reading on retail sales, which showed that American consumer spending fizzled out at the…
Bank of America's internal data show the middle class is now feeling the pain of the K-shaped economy
Tuesday's lackluster retail-sales report alarmed some on Wall Street about the state of the U.S. economy, and Bank of America's internal data might be even more concerning. A report from the Bank of America Institute asks whether the K factor…
US economy added a stronger-than-expected 130,000 jobs last month | CNN Business
The US economy added a stronger-than-expected 130,000 jobs last month and the unemployment rate dropped to 4.3%, according to new Bureau of Labor Statistics. CNN's Matt Egan breaks down the latest numbers.
Uganda's economy in the aftermath of the elections
The January 2026 general elections undeniably shook Uganda's economy, but the very forces that produced short-term turbulence also contain the ingredients for a robust rebound. While voters decided the nation's political future, businesses and…
AI could transform the economy by year's end
An exponential process is in motion — one that will inevitably shake the world to its core — and upend our economy, politics, and social lives. Yet most people are still going about their business, oblivious as dinosaurs to a…
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