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The economic power of narrative storytelling
When we talk about infrastructure for a local economy, most people picture roads, sewer pipes, broadband, or parks. But there is an invisible type of infrastructure that shapes where capital flows and which businesses are considered investable.
New Research Finds ICE Immigration Raids Harm The Economy
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers question a man's status on Lake Street near the Karmel Mall in Minnesota on December 10, 2025. ICE arrests harm local economies by reducing consumer spending, according to new research. (Photo by…
How To Play This Booming Economy For 9.4% Dividends
Businessman holding up profits during tough economic times. The men and background are on separate labeled layers. Stocks are up, and the media is finally coming around to what we've been saying for months now. Last week, The Economist wrote a…
Small Language Models And The Political Economy Of Intelligent Systems
Smriti Kirubanandan, MS, MPH, FRSA, CN, Growth & Strategic Partnerships Executive | Robotics, AI, Healthcare| Podcast Host. The history of general-purpose technologies—think electrification, computing and the internet—offers a…
Google's AI Smartglasses Could Challenge The App Economy
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA - MAY 19: Google Vice President of Android XR Shahram Izadi speaks during the keynote address at Google I/O on May 19, 2026 in Mountain View, California. The two day developers conference highlights Google's new products…
The 'Mid-Cap' University: America's Rising Research Institutions Will Be The Next Economic Engines
In regions where population growth and industrial expansion are outpacing the national average, a specific breed of institution is emerging as one of the most vital assets in the U.S. economy: the Mid-Cap Research University. While the national…
Home Depot profits sends economic signal from American consumers
Home Depot 's profits fell amid “greater consumer uncertainty,” the company announced in its first quarter earnings update on Tuesday. The home improvement store's softer profits highlight how cautious consumers have become as high…
World News in Brief: Geopolitical tensions impact global economy, Gaza aid funding shortfall, violence in South Sudan
According to a new report released on Tuesday by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the global economy remained resilient at the start of 2026, supported by trade, industrial production in developing countries and investment…
John Lee to visit Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan to boost economic cooperation
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced Tuesday that he will lead the largest-ever delegation by the current government to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in early June to promote cooperation on the economy and trade. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT…
War-Induced Economic Stress Mounts from Africa to Europe
Kenyan protesters forced their government to negotiate over surging energy costs after a nationwide strike turned deadly. At least four people died in the demonstrations, which analysts have said are the first visible signs of broader pressures…
No feelgood factor for Reeves as Iran war snuffs out economic upturn
News that the UK unemployment rate jumped back to 5% in March appears to be the latest evidence that the Iran war has snuffed out the economic upturn Rachel Reeves had hoped to see in 2026. The Office for National Statistics reports that, after an…
Belfast harbour operator to invest £1.3bn as NI economy grows
The operator of Belfast harbour plans to spend £1.3bn over the next 25 years to take advantage of strong economic growth in Northern Ireland, in what would be one of the largest non-governmental investments in the region's history. The…
Sustainable Economies Will Own the Future
PARIS—Environmental and climate concerns appear to be in retreat worldwide. The word sustainability has become politically charged, the Trump administration openly mocks corporate ESG (environmental, social, governance) criteria, and many…
The Cracks In The Economy Are Spreading (NYSEARCA:SPY)
Economic data points to an imminent US recession, with deteriorating labor markets, rising bankruptcies, and consumer stress despite isolated manufacturing growth. Manufacturing and construction jobs are declining sharply, and private fixed…
The UAE's economy and image as Mideast haven are tested by war
The United Arab Emirates for decades has advertised itself as a haven for international business in a Middle East awash in violent upheaval. Those waves have now crashed into this nation, testing its economic model like never before. The UAE, a…
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