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Build A Monthly Economic Dashboard, Then Skip The Headlines
Newspaper headlines and computer database. Business leaders pay attention to the economy, as they should. But they often focus on the wrong issues, not the ones that merit the greatest attention. And many feel guilty that they do not pay more…
How AI Is Reshaping The Economics Of Services Businesses
Arthur Mouratov, the Founder of Silicon Valley Investclub. The dominant story in AI investment continues to be infrastructure. In Q2 2026, artificial intelligence companies raised over $99 billion in disclosed transactions, according to my…
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…
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…
Musk's Attention Economy Is Slipping Into Recession
Elon Musk's empire spans energy, cars, rockets, robots and more besides. The common thread is his command of attention: attracting it, shaping it and monetizing it. The world's wealthiest person has been busy in this regard of late, hosting two…
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…
How the AI Chip Boom Is Reshaping South Korea's Markets, Economy and Society
This article is for subscribers only. I'm Malcolm Scott, international economics editor in Sydney. Today, Heesu Lee and colleagues in Seoul look at the broader cultural implications of South Korea's chip boom. Send us feedback and tips to. And if…
The Economy's Dependence On Diesel
Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions have slashed global oil flows by 100 million barrels weekly, driving commodity price volatility. Strategic petroleum reserves are at multi-decade lows, with 600 million barrels drawn down and an…
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Wealthy consumers drive Wayfair's profit gains amid economic uncertainty
Wealthier shoppers are giving Wayfair an unexpected boost as many Americans remain cautious about the economy and continue cutting back on big purchases. While budget-conscious consumers hold off on major spending, higher-income shoppers are still…
Job cuts plunge to a 2-year low despite AI fears, economic shocks
Layoffs across the U.S. in July fell to their lowest level in two years, new data shows, a sign that the labor market remains resilient despite the impact of inflation driven by the Iran war and artificial intelligence. Employers announced 33,429…
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…
Iran's president blames foreign pressure as expert warns regime's economy nears breaking point
Reports of Iranians stealing bread, cheese, meat and other basic groceries are fueling concerns that the country's worsening economic crisis is pushing households toward a breaking point. An investigation published Wednesday by the Iranian…
Investors are misreading this major economy - and creating a rare opportunity in government bonds
The U.K. may have had seven prime ministers since the Brexit referendum in 2016, and it may face a very challenging government budget backdrop, but right now the country's bonds are the more attractive among its peers. That's according to Daniel…
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…
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…
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