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How AI Agents Are Powering The Agentic Economy
Gaurav Aggarwal, Senior Vice President at Onix, Global Lead, Data & AI Solutions Engineering. As senior vice president at Onix, I've had the opportunity to lead AI transformation initiatives across sectors. Along the way, I've seen with my own eyes…

The Federal Reserve And Economic Signs Point To Growing Worry
The sirocco, a wind that blows from the Sahara and across the Mediterranean, delivers, in turn, dry and then humid air that can reach hurricane speeds. It's said to cause people to become irritable, aggravate health problems, and abrade mechanical…

The National Science Foundation Is Being Dismantled. What The Economy Needs Is More Investment
This week, Science magazine reported a stunning development: the National Science Foundation (NSF) is eliminating all 37 of its research divisions, restructuring its grantmaking process, laying off staff and canceling over $1 billion in…

Warren Buffett's Parting Gift To Japan Is Economic Gold
At least on Japan, Warren Buffett's investment strategy seems to be of the better-late-than-never variety. It was only after 60 years in the investment game that the Oracle of Omaha finally worked his way to Asia's second-biggest economy. Buffett…

PM remarks on the UK's landmark economic deal with the US: Thursday 8 May
Just a few moments ago, I spoke to President Trump, the President of the United States. And I am really pleased to announce to you, and I wanted to come to you to announce it, that we have agreed the basis of an historic Economic Prosperity Deal.
Trump is his own worst enemy in delivering the economy that Americans voted for
President Donald Trump won the White House on the promise of an economic boom shortly after taking office. So far, his chaotic trade policy has had the opposite effect. Economists and policymakers have warned that the chances of a US recession are…

More jobs for the NYC green economy
The green economy may be the best chance in a generation to create far more well-paying career opportunities for New Yorkers of color and those from low-income communities — many of whom have long borne the brunt of environmental injustices.

Why studying economics is so important | Letters
Clare Lombardelli is right about the problems of economics teaching (‘It's pretty bad': Bank of England top official on the lack of female economics students, 5 May), and it's illustrated right there in her article – the idea that a…

Reckoning with GDP: Accounting Versus Economics
Never confuse an accounting identity with a causal economic relationship. Never confuse an accounting identity with a causal economic relationship. T he easiest way to be wrong in economics is to reason from an accounting identity. That's because…

Starmer gets diplomatic win he needs, if not the economic boost
The U.K.'s achievement in becoming the first country to strike a trade deal with Donald Trump in the wake of his tariff onslaught marked a political win for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, vindicating his 'softly, softly” approach to the U.S.

Zimbabweans Rush Into Property as Haven Against Volatile Economy
Zimbabweans are snapping up properties as a safe-haven against currency uncertainty and the frequent economic policy u-turns that have scared off investors, at a time when a popular hedge — the country's stock market — is…
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[In This Economy] Slowest pre-election economic growth in more than two decades: How come?
On May 8, a few days before the midterm polls, the government released the latest statistics on the economy's output. For the first quarter of 2025, production, which is measured by GDP or gross domestic product, grew by just 5.4%. This means the…

Europe Needs an Economic NATO | Opinion
opinion Advocates for ideas and draws conclusions based on the interpretation of facts and data. ✓ Link copied to clipboard! Europe is losing ground fast. Since 2000, productivity growth has lagged 30 percent behind the U.S. The same trend…

How to Stay Calm When the Economy Isn't
Since the new administration took office, the American economy has been anything but stable. Sweeping tariffs, volatile markets, and mass government layoffs have made financial stress a part of daily life for many households. Even for those who…
Factbox-What's in the US-UK Economic Deal?
LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and Britain announced a deal to lower tariffs on some goods on Thursday, with U.S. levies on cars and steel being cut and both sides gaining better access to agriculture markets. Below are some of the…
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