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Britain will be 'fifth biggest economy in the world by 2040
Britain is set to become the world's fifth biggest economy by 2040, experts have predicted. New research published by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) predicts the UK's total GDP will rise from just under $4trillion in 2025 to…
The economy is growing. That doesn't mean companies are hiring more.
The US economy continues to surprise on the upside — except when it comes to jobs. Hot growth, as seen in this week's GDP report, typically corresponds to stronger hiring and personal earnings, which then enable consumers to continue…
Five Reasons to Be Optimistic About the 2026 Economy
One year ago, businesses — especially CEOs — were optimistic about the US economy in 2025, expecting lower taxes and more market-friendly policies from incoming President Donald Trump. Then came April 2, Liberation Day. The market…
The top economic policy stories of 2025 that will shape the years to come
Now, nearly a year into Trump's second term, households are still struggling with high prices, and the Federal Reserve is trying to finally contain the fallout from the inflation wave that cascaded through the economy as the pandemic came to an…
Friday's Economic Calendar
Follow us on Google for the latest stock news The Fed's balance sheet is a weekly report presenting a consolidated balance sheet for all 12 Reserve Banks that lists factors supplying reserves into the banking system and factors absorbing reserves…
Britain slips down rankings as Reeves' tax hikes hold back economy
Britain is set to be poorer than Hong Kong and Finland as Labour's tax hikes hold the economy back. The UK will slip from 19th to 21st in a league table of gross domestic product (GDP) per head in 2026. At the end of Labour's first full year in…
Rupee decline poses no fundamental concern to economy'
The rupee's sharp depreciation against the dollar in the past few weeks does not pose a fundamental concern and the Reserve Bank of India will step in to contain volatility only if depreciation accelerates beyond a tolerable pace, according to…
U R Bhat: 'Sensex Captures Changing Structure Of Economy
'Only four or five original companies remain; the rest have been replaced every decade as sectors evolve or leadership shifts.' 'Companies that fail to adapt -- like many textile mills from the 1970s and shipping firms from the 1980s -- disappear.'…
Why some Americans kept spending in 2025 despite concerns about the economy
Some Americans enjoyed massive gains in the stock market during 2025, while others cut corners as prices grew higher. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more on the U.S. economy as 2026 approaches.
Palestinian economy faces critical downturn amid escalating fiscal crisis
Ramallah, occupied West Bank – The Palestinian economy is undergoing a severe downturn, driven by Israel's continued assault on Gaza, intensified restrictions on movement and trade in the occupied West Bank, and a sharp decline in both…
Malaysia's economy remains resilient in 2025 amid tariff wars, geopolitical turbulence
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has maintained its economic resilience in 2025, supported by the country's trade neutrality and openness despite United States (US) President Donald Trump's tariff wars and geopolitical turbulence, said Finance Minister II…
Rachel Reeves' Budget to blame for economy slump, bombshell report warns
Rachel Reeves' Budget has sent the economy spiralling Rachel Reeves' “annus horribilis” was complete today as a major report blamed her nightmare Budget for Britain's “subpar” economic performance. The Chancellor's…
Economic divide widening between Portland and rest of Maine, report finds
The economic divide between Greater Portland and the rest of Maine has nearly doubled over the last 20 years, according to a new report from the Maine Center for Economic Policy. The gross domestic product for the Portland metropolitan area…
What is the key to unlocking WA's economic potential by 2040?
Western Australia's peak business networks have singled out reliable and affordable energy as the key to unlocking the strength of the state's economic future. Following a recent report showing WA has the potential to overtake Victoria as the…
Furious Russian elites attack Putin over economy in major revolt
Vladimir Putin is coming under fire from business elites. Furious Russian elites are demanding that Vladimir Putin put an end to the nationalisation of businesses. The last few years have seen a surge in state expropriations of private companies…
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