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Low water levels on Germany's Rhine amid heat and drought threaten economic blow
Dwindling water levels on some of Germany's major rivers, worsened by heat and drought, are raising fears that badly constrained riverboat cargo traffic may deal yet another blow to the struggling economy. The Rhine riverbed is partially dry near…
Why Energy Costs Are Reshaping Cannabis Industry Economics
INGENDORF, GERMANY - APRIL 15: Wind turbines stand next to a yellow blossoming rape field as water vapour rises from the cooling towers of the Neurath coal-fired power plant on April 15, 2024 in Ingendorf near Rommerskirchen, Germany. The German…
Industrials Up After Mixed Economic Data -- Industrials Roundup
Shares of industrial and transportation companies ticked up after mixed economic data. Private companies added a net 44,000 jobs in July after adding a revised 95,000 jobs in June, according to survey from payroll firm ADP. The anemic July growth…
Trump turns economic speech into attack on Democrats after Michigan results
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday turned a speech about the economy into an attack on progressive Democrats, arguing that their recent primary victories pose a potentially dangerous shift for the Democratic Party ahead of the November…
Speech by Governor Cook on the outlook for the U.S. and Alaskan economies
Thank you, Jon, for that kind introduction. It is an honor to be here in Alaska. I appreciate the invitation from the Anchorage Economic Development Corporation to meet with you all today. As many of you know, I have spent the majority of my career…
When politicians ignore economic expertise
NEW DELHI — During the seven years I served as chief economic adviser to the government of India and as chief economist at the World Bank, I came to appreciate what a strange discipline economics is. Parts of it amount to little more than…
Trump's approval rating on economy as he makes appeal to voters
President Donald Trump has embarked on a campaign-style trip of the West Coast to tout his economic achievements, even as voters continue to sour on this aspect of his domestic agenda. Trump traveled from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles on Tuesday…
HK sees influx of professional expats for low tax rates and strong economic performance
Hong Kong has seen a flush of white-collar professional expatriates return from around the globe, under low tax rates, a strong market of initial public offerings, and auspicious employment prospects, Bloomberg reported. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH…
Finance minister voices confidence in economy, vows efforts to stabilize stock market
Korea's finance minister on Thursday expressed confidence in the country's economy, saying it is achieving 'unprecedented' results on the back of solid growth and exports. 'The Korean economy is more solid than ever and is achieving unprecedented…
True South Africa | The Missing Number in South Africa's Economic Debate
Why does South Africa's economy feel worse than the statistics suggest? In the final instalment of the True South Africa series, we explore the critical role of population growth in shaping economic realities and the challenges faced by millions of…
Flexible digital rules could add 21,000 jobs in Korea: Oxford Economics
A more flexible digital regulatory environment could increase startup formation in Korea by 15 percent and venture capital investment by nearly 20 percent, creating about 21,000 additional startup jobs by 2035, research showed Thursday. The…
'Tariffs have been incredible': Trump grows more delusional on economy
President Donald Trump proclaimed that his failed tariff policies were an “incredible” success on Tuesday—the same day that his administration admitted that it had to pay back billions in illegally collected tariffs.
Scotland's island economies and major development west of Edinburgh in focus
Dominic Ryan, meanwhile, takes the pulse of Scottish island economies, examining the key issues currently affecting individuals and companies and whether their raised social media profile is actually translating into a tangible boost for…
Getting Straight Some Facts About the Economics of Protectionism
Matthew Lynn's July 31 online op-ed, “ Trump's tariffs aren't crushing global trade,” argued that the Trump administration's tariffs “did not work the way the Econ 101 crowd expected them to.” It's true that despite the…
From an Unorganised Market to a Global Brand: How Gagan Dhawan Is Building ServDharm Around India's Devotional Economy
For generations, buying pooja samagri in India has largely been a local affair. Families have relied on neighbourhood stores, temple-side vendors and familiar sellers for incense, puja kits, idols and other devotional products. Despite the enormous…
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