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Cheap Solar Is Transforming Lives and Economies Across Africa
Ismet Booley, a dentist in Cape Town, had a serious problem a few years ago. Patients showed up for appointments, only to find the power had gone out. No power meant no X-rays, no fillings, no root canals. “I just couldn't work,” Dr.
Iranian protests expand beyond the economy as students demand freedom, end to regime rule
University students in different cities in Iran joined protests against the regime Tuesday by chanting slogans that included “student, be the voice of your people,” and “death to Islamic Republic.” The protests began…
Five charts that explain the global economic outlook for 2026
The global economy proved to be more resilient in 2025 than had been feared, despite severe headwinds that ranged from Donald Trump's trade war to geopolitical tensions and the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Entering the new year, the…
Labour have crippled the economy with their blunders and U-turns
‘It didn't have to be like this.' No phrase better captures the tragedy of Labour 's ruinous stewardship of our economy. Two growth-destroying Budgets and multiple U-turns by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves have sapped confidence and crippled…
As a property slump drags on, China's economy looks more resilient than it feels
HONG KONG -- By some measures, China's economy is looking resilient, with strong exports and breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies. But that's not how it feels for many ordinary Chinese, who have been enduring the…
Too good to last: On November's industrial data, the Indian economy
India's relatively strong industrial performance in November 2025, especially driven by the manufacturing sector as it was, was more likely a flash in the pan than the start of a consistent trend. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew 6.7%…
Trump's tariffs and soaring wage costs ensure rocky year for UK economy
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. Households and businesses have endured a bumpy ride over…
A former Trump economic advisor explains why tariffs still worry him heading into 2026
President Donald Trump has described 'tariff' as the 'most beautiful word in the English language.' Economist Stephen Moore doesn't quite agree. Moore served as one of Trump's chief economic advisors during his first presidency, working with the…
South Korea's Lee Jae-myung to visit China on economic and nuclear mission
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will make a state visit to China next week as the two countries try to find a way through their intense economic rivalry to improve ties. The trip will make Lee the first sitting South Korean president to travel…
America Needs Economic Warriors
For the greater part of the last decade, the United States and China have been locked in a cold war, fought as fiercely over economic and technology advantages as over military advantages. In Washington, there has been bipartisan support to respond…
FaZe Clan's unraveling spotlights the creator economy's biggest risk
The creator economy gives, and it can also take — suddenly. That's one lesson behind the abrupt exodus of talent from the esports and marketing company FaZe Clan last week. Building a business led by an influencer or celebrity can make you a…
Trump's tariffs and soaring wage costs ensure rocky year for UK economy
Households and businesses have endured a bumpy ride over 2025 as the impact of tax hikes and US President Donald Trump's trade war weighed on the economy, but another slew of interest rate cuts helped cushion the blow. Chancellor Rachel Reeves…
2026 Market & Economic Outlook: Valuation & Technical Concerns (NYSEARCA:SPY)
The S&P 500 (SPY) is highly overvalued with a forward PE of 25x and a Shiller PE of 40.7, historically signaling correction risk. Economic indicators—housing, employment, and manufacturing—show mild weakness but do not signal a…
What lies ahead for Switzerland: an economic outlook for 2026
The Swiss economy remained stable in 2025 with wage growth and domestic demand offsetting the negative impact of the tariffs imposed on Swiss exports to the United States. Domestic demand is expected to grow 1.4% in 2025 and the unemployment rate…
China's lagging basic research calls for core tech pivot, economic adviser urges
China cannot merely chase the technological frontier – it must seize ownership of it, a prominent economist has warned, urging Beijing to accelerate basic research and master core technologies to gain leverage against Washington's targeted…
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