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Brexit was not seismic shock needed for economy - Red Wall must get investment
When the Brexit Referendum was first mooted two Labour MPs, Mike Gapes and my husband, John Mann, were pretty much alone in their scepticism of holding a referendum. Both pointed out that the problem with one-off referendums is that people…
Paul Chan cautiously optimistic about HK's economic performance in second half
Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po is cautiously optimistic about Hong Kong's economic performance in the second half of the year, noting that the impact of the Middle East situation driving up oil prices is relatively small compared to other…
China's youth unemployment rate edges down in May as economic strains persist
China's youth jobless rate inched down in May but remained at a higher point than last year, as the war in Iran weighed on domestic business confidence and an already soft job market. The jobless rate for the 16-to-24 age group, excluding students…
A tsunami of bankruptcies threatens the global economy
A new wave of corporate insolvency threatens the global economy, as bankruptcies worldwide surged by 12% already in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the corresponding period last year – This emerges from a recent report by credit…
Britain's economic woes fuel discontent with Brexit a decade after historic vote to leave EU
Simon Boyd's firm makes prefabricated steel structures on the south coast of England and ships them to customers as far away as Ghana and Barbados. Mike Hawes represents Britain's carmakers as the head of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and…
Trump uses Father's Day message to make bold economic claims
President Donald Trump used a Father's Day message to tout what he described as a booming U.S. economy and military strength, declaring the country is “winning like never before” in a celebratory post shared to Truth Social early…
Trump touts 'BEST ECONOMY EVER' in Father's Day message
President Trump on Sunday celebrated Father's Day with a social media post touting that the U.S. has the “BEST ECONOMY EVER.” “Happy Father's Day!” the president wrote on Truth Social. “Our Country is doing GREAT.
Unlocking Parramatta's economic potential as a global city
Parramatta's population is growing rapidly, bringing with it a more skilled and highly qualified workforce. But without significant shift in local job creation, too many residents will continue to commute long distances, limiting productivity…
Trump hails Iran deal but conflict continues to cast long shadow over global economy
Hailing his Iran deal this week amid the excess of Versailles, Donald Trump urged sceptics to take Wall Street's word for its success. “There is nothing as smart as the market – and the market loves it,” he said, claiming…
Why falling house prices won't be an economic disaster
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. When consumers feel richer, they're also more likely to loosen the purse strings, according to conventional economic wisdom. And for most of the…
New Turkish Airlines CEO Says Premium Economy Being Considered, Among Other Fleet Upgrades
The new CEO of Turkish Airlines began his role in April. Professor Murat Şeker was appointed to lead Turkish Airlines in April and has taken charge of this growing airline at an unusual time. The war with Iran, fuel instability and a changing…
Running off the cliff': An explosion of household debt has put the US economy in a tough spot
America's swelling debt pile bodes ill for the the US economy, Société Générale said. In a recent note to clients, the European Bank flagged a concerning trend that's taken hold in the US in recent years: the rise in…
Iran MOU signals 'major shift' from military to economic, political objectives for Trump: Retired general
Ret. Gen. Jack Keane on Sunday said the US-Iran memorandum of understanding signals a “major shift” in the Trump administration's approach to foreign policy ideals in the Middle East. “It's a recognition that there's a major…
Britain's economic woes fuel discontent with Brexit a decade after historic vote to leave EU
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Economic crisis fuels dissent within Hezbollah Shiite base
The economic consequences of Hezbollah 's decision to drag Lebanon into another war on behalf of the Islamic Republic have the terror group's Shiite support base increasingly looking to ideological alternatives, according to an assessment published…
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