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Annamalai wonders why CM went to London, 'a dead economy', seeking industrial investment
Describing London as a “dead economy”, K Annamalai, founder of We the Leaders, on Sunday wondered why Chief Minister, C. Joseph Vijay had gone there seeking investment for industrial development in Tamil Nadu. Addressing a meeting…
Soaring diesel prices pose latest economic headache for GOP
Rising diesel prices are proving to be a particular problem for Republicans as surging energy costs sour the economic mood just 45 days out from the midterms. The national average for diesel jumped 42 cents over the last week, largely as a result…
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire on Arc, the Future of Quantum and the Agentic Economy
Circle is known to many as the issuer of the $74 billion digital currency USD Coin, or USDC. But co-founder and CEO Jeremy Allaire believes the company's latest launch may be the “most consequential major platform launch” in its…
Trump's economy still needs improvement
Real median household income rose from $85,210 in 2024 to $87,460 in 2025, a $2,250 gain after inflation. After accounting for taxes and transfers, the gain was even larger: median household income rose $2,300, or 3.1%, to $76,060. Black households…
Bessent, Greer and He tackle the economy, AI safety before the Xi-Trump summit
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held their final preparatory talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York on Sunday to work out deliverables for next week's summit between Chinese President Xi…
Lib Dem Daisy Cooper vows to end 'computer says no' economy to boost growth
Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper has warned the UK's economic growth is being held back by a 'computer says no' approach. She unveiled a 30-page growth plan aimed at removing barriers to business as part of her speech to the Lib Dem…
Australia's Treasurer Warns of Economic Risks as Population Ages
Australia's Treasurer Jim Chalmers warned the economy faces “serious risks” as the population ages and grows more slowly, a demographic challenge that will also pressure government finances. The government expects the fertility rate…
The double-whammy that's about to hit the US economy - and put a big squeeze on your wallet
If you ask most economists, market experts, and even the Federal Reserve, the story of the US economy for the rest of 2026 will be one of strong and steady growth. But there are serious reasons to doubt this forecast of calm waters. There's no…
Lib Dem economic plan to put UK at heart of Europe and entice start-ups to stay
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The Lib Dems' plan for growth would put the…
Hot dogs feel the economic bite during cost of living crisis
Around the Plaza de Armas in central Santiago, lunchtime businesses are serving up the 'completo', long considered one of Chile 's most egalitarian dishes. For decades, this local variation of the hot dog offered affordable food to people of all…
In Chile, even beloved hot dogs feel the economic squeeze
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The Silver Lining in Soaring Interest Rates: The Economy Can Handle Them
Some economists see a silver lining to the global surge in borrowing costs: the economy is strong enough to handle them. Economies around the world are showing surprising resilience to higher central bank- interest rates and government bond yields…
Poll: Most voters say Trump has hurt the economy as competitive midterm election looms
“Donald Trump has achieved his goal of making this election about him at a historic level. The problem for Trump and Republicans on the ballot in November is that he has also made history in the highest share of voters who say their vote is…
Bessent meets China's He ahead of Trump-Xi summit, defends U.S. economy
The talks may influence U.S.-China tariffs, technology restrictions, and access to critical minerals, reducing or increasing uncertainty for companies reliant on Chinese supply chains. Bessent argues that demand remains strong, citing global…
Tech mania masking economic vandalism
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