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Rail and truck data highlight a strong industrial economy
U.S. freight railroads delivered one of their strongest performances in years during March 2026, signaling that the goods-producing economy is regaining meaningful momentum across multiple sectors. According to the Association of American…
Hong Kong economy showed resilience in first quarter of 2026, Paul Chan says
Hong Kong's economy showed resilience in the first quarter of 2026 amid a more volatile stock market, even though the conflict in the Middle East continued to fuel market jitters, the city's finance chief has said. In a review of the city's…
Former World Bank chief says Iran economy collapsing into 'barter system' amid conflict
Former World Bank President David Malpass predicted Sunday that Iran's economy could collapse into a “barter system” as the country's financial crisis worsens amid the conflict with the U.S. and Israel. “All around the world…
Higher energy costs from Iran war could threaten fragile economics of AI boom | Heather Stewart
Donald Trump's most immediate concern in demanding Iran reopen the strait of Hormuz may be rocketing US gasoline prices, but if the conflict drags on, higher energy costs will be felt far beyond the pumps. Systemically higher power prices and…
AI angst mutates into 'FOBO' as Fear of Becoming Obsolete fuels quiet resistance across the economy
There's a new acronym reshaping how workers think about their careers: FOBO — the Fear of Becoming Obsolete. Unlike traditional job insecurity, FOBO isn't about getting fired. It's about becoming irrelevant. Four in 10 workers now name…
Kevin Warsh needs to be confirmed as Fed Chair in order to avoid an economic shutdown
Kevin Warsh would like to start as Fed chairman yesterday, but his nomination as the head of the central bank remains in limbo. The longer it does, the more the country's economy is at risk. With all that's going on in the world, oil prices rising…
India's Economic Growth Estimates For Current Fiscal Slashed To 6pc From 6.8pc
New Delhi: Global rating agency Moody's Ratings slashed India's economic growth estimates for the current fiscal to 6 per cent from 6.8 percent earlier, saying the ongoing conflict in West Asia will moderate growth momentum and raise inflation…
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (4th April) - Economy Class & Beyond
We've reached the first week of April, and for those who celebrate, Easter Weekend (and for some of us, a four-day weekend). Nonetheless, this blog doesn't write itself, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Abelo signs for…
Culture and the economy
In light of current general statements about economic diversification, it will not surprise my readers that I will proceed on my break, commencing today, only after some further comments concerning pan and culture. In fact, one of my intended video…
Fox News Host Cuts Off Trump Economic Adviser During Biden Blame on Gas Prices
Fox News anchor Bill Hemmer interrupted President Donald Trump's top economic adviser during a live discussion on Friday. The adviser tried to blame rising gas prices on former President Joe Biden, while fuel costs surged amid the administration's…
Economic fallout from Iran war sees mortgage rates spike | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
LOS ANGELES -- The economic fallout from the war with Iran is driving up the cost of buying a home, even as other housing market trends in many parts of the country favor home shoppers this spring. Mortgage rates have been rising since the war…
Herald to host EcoTech Festa highlighting environment as economic value
Full-day forum linking climate solutions with economic opportunity will feature global ESG leaders, startup founders Herald Corp., publisher of The Korea Herald and Herald Business, will host its largest eco-tech gathering of the year at Yonsei…
How is the housing market weathering war-time economics?
War-time economics have, of course, sent gas prices skyrocketing, but have also pushed mortgage rates higher over the last five weeks, from a low of 5.99% to a high of 6.64%. Rates have fallen a bit recently, but higher rates have slowed some of…
Let's help to build a responsible economy
Dominic Hadeed has raised valid concerns, particularly the need for deeper collaboration between the Government and the private sector. However, his assertion that the Government takes “30% without doing or investing anything” is, at…
Geopolitics overtakes economics as key driver of global trade flows: Experts
As geopolitical tensions intensify across West Asia, global trade dynamics are undergoing a structural shift, with political risk insurance emerging as a critical safeguard for businesses navigating an increasingly volatile environment. Trade…
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