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Are American voters actually gloomy about the economy?
Polling is looking grim for Republicans ahead of the U.S. midterm elections on Nov. 3, 2026, due in large part to deep pessimism among the public about the economy. At first glance, this might seem surprising. With the exception of inflation, many…
Lula's reelection raises the economic stakes for Mercosur's neighbors
Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's come-from-behind victory on Oct. 25 carries economic consequences well beyond Brazil. Lula defeated Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro 51.8% to 48.2% after trailing him in the first…
'Sharper, longer slowdown' predicted for economy as fifth interest rate hike looms
Australia's economy is set for a “sharper, longer slowdown”, major bank economists say, as the Reserve Bank is forced to keep interest rates higher to rid the nation of persistent inflationary pressures. The RBA is widely expected to…
US voters in a sour economic mood heading into midterm elections
On the eve of elections that will decide whether President Donald Trump's Republican Party keeps control of Congress, voters' minds are on the economy, with high and rising prices a key issue and many blaming his policies, specifically tariffs and…
Trump softens on Canada as economy looms large over midterms
President Donald Trump appeared to adopt a more conciliatory tone toward Canada as the two countries say they will hold trade negotiations. The discussion comes as U.S. economic concerns have played a key role in the buildup to Tuesday's midterms.
Two economic visions: America First vs. global communism
The economic disasters that the socialist Left will bring are not merely theoretical; People experienced these effects for four years under the Biden administration. American families suffered a 40-year high in inflation, the largest stock market…
Italy's mega-concert boom: live music generated €4.3 billion in economic impact in 2025
ROME – Live music in Italy is proving bulletproof. Every indicator in the sector is on the rise. This comes despite controversy over soaring ticket prices, steep booking fees, rampant online scalping, abysmal event conditions, and predatory…
Live: Albanese defends economic record ahead of rates decision
Choose what information you see below by using filters Treasurer Jim Chalmers has backed Treasury forecasts showing a slight fall in house price value growth, following new data this week. Data from research group Cotality shows house prices have…
Doubts on AI investment to test Korean economy
Growing concerns over the sustainability of the global artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom are translating into mounting financing pressures on major tech companies, raising fears that a slowdown in AI spending could deal an outsized blow…
President Calls for Economic Transformation during Budget Speech
President Lee Jae Myung says the aim of the government's budget proposal for 2027 is to make South Korea an unrivaled global leader and expand national growth to benefit everyone in the country. In his 2027 budget policy speech at the National…
5 charts that explain the economy's role in the midterm elections
Back in 1980, Ronald Reagan asked, “Are you better off than you were four years ago?” On Tuesday, millions of Americans will answer for themselves whether they are better off than they were two years ago, when they vote in the midterm…
Danone Targets China's 'Silver Economy' With New Research Hub
Danone is ramping up research investment in China as it plans more medical nutrition products aimed at the country's aging population. The French maker of protein-rich yogurts and fortified drinks opened a research and innovation center in Shanghai…
APEC China's role to revitalize Asia-Pacific economy
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen, China, scheduled for Nov. 18-19, should serve as an event to revive the Asia-Pacific's economic dynamism and unlock the region's enormous potential. In the artificial intelligence…
Gordon Ritter: who owns the intelligence economy?
The rules governing the AI economy are being written by default. Back in June, I argued that the AI doomers are incorrectly counting jobs when they should be counting traces. Traces are what people leave behind on every system they touch:…
Swing district voters in Pennsylvania grapple with economy, Iran war ahead of midterms
Spotlight PA is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit newsroom producing investigative and public-service journalism that holds power to account and drives positive change in Pennsylvania. Sign up for free newsletters. HARRISBURG — Four…
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