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The Hidden Economic Costs Of Black Women Job Losses

Researchers and policymakers are beginning to note a troubling trend in the labor market. Though they constitute only about 6% of the US population, Black women are bearing the brunt of recent economic changes. Over 300,000 Black women left the…

Rishi Sunak to advise Zelensky on Ukraine's economic renewal

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. Rishi Sunak has begun advising the Ukrainian government…

Five Important Reasons Why the Trump Economy Is About To Really Blast Off

If you're struggling to make sense of the economy today, you're not alone. Many so-called experts completely whiffed their forecasts, while positive economic data—the Dow Jones Industrial Average at 50,000 points—seemingly contradicts…

Thai leaders won big. Their economy is still sick.

Thailand may have seen its best economic days. The one-time star risks settling into a new — and entrenched — role as Southeast Asia's laggard. The ruling conservative bloc shows scant appetite for rekindling the rapid gains that made…

68 percent disagree with Trump claims economy is 'booming': Survey

President Trump declared that the “roaring economy is roaring like never before” during his State of the Union address on Tuesday. A majority of Americans disagree, according to a new survey. The Reuters/Ipsos poll, released Friday…

Americans losing economic confidence over rising US debt

A new poll has revealed that voter confidence in the country's economic trajectory is plummeting, as more Americans say lawmakers must address the ballooning national debt or risk deepening the nation's inflationary struggles. On Thursday, the…

Minnesota budget leaders to unveil latest economic forecast

Kalshi and Polymarket Are Economic Oracles

The rise of prediction markets offers statisticians and social scientists the kind of help that astronomers get from a new space telescope or particle physicists from a bigger supercollider. We finally get to test theories and resolve questions…

Rishi Sunak to advise Zelensky on Ukraine's economic renewal

Rishi Sunak has begun advising the Ukrainian government on economic renewal as Kyiv looks to rebuild its energy sector in time for next winter. Documents released on Friday by the independent adviser on ministerial standards revealed the former…

China's leaders outline economic focus ahead of 'two sessions' - what to expect

China's leadership has stressed the need for a more proactive macroeconomic stance to support the country's new five-year plan, ahead of next week's annual “two sessions” – one of the country's most important political events.

Beck Bungles the History and Economics of Trade

The fallacies of protectionism know no bounds. Thanks for sending along Glenn Beck's recent remarks on trade and tariffs. I'm afraid I don't share your admiration of what you describe as “his unanswerable defense of tariffs.” Here are…

Rishi Sunak accepts role advising Zelensky on Ukraine's economic renewal

Rishi Sunak has taken up a role as one of several international advisers helping the Ukrainian government with economic renewal. Documents released on Friday by the independent adviser on ministerial standards revealed the former prime minister has…

WPP's Sunsetting Of Agency Brands Isn't A Scandal-It's An Economic Law

Cindy Rose OBE, Group CEO of WPP WPP's new CEO Cindy Rose didn't just deliver another turnaround narrative. She effectively announced the end of a century-old operating myth: that a holding company is a “family” of meaningfully…

Americans Face Rising Costs in the 'Annoyance Economy'-Experts Explain the Hidden Expenses

A new study argues that the 'Annoyance Economy' costs American families at least $165 billion annually in junk fees, spam calls, and other things that waste time and money. The researchers claim that companies intentionally make subscription…

£900m economic opportunity in England 'lost to property sales falling through'

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. An economic opportunity of more than £900 million…