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Artemis II, 'Moon Joy' and the Future of the Lunar Economy
Never miss an episode. Follow The Big Take daily podcast today. Need a little ‘moon joy'? Over the past eight days, four astronauts on NASA's Artemis II mission have been flying through the cosmos, breaking records for human spaceflight and…
Iran's economy was weak before the war, now it's worse
Even before the war in sanctions-hit Iran, inflation was running at nearly 50 percent and anger over the economy had fuelled massive anti-government protests. After more than five weeks of conflict, problems have only mounted. SCROLL TO CONTINUE…
Economic growth downgraded to 0.5 percent in fourth quarter of 2025
U.S. economic growth slowed more than previously expected during the fourth quarter of last year, according to new government data. The Commerce Department reported on Thursday that real gross domestic product (GDP) from last October, November and…
Australia's welfare bill could exceed size of New Zealand's economy
Welfare to hit $329billion by 2029 New Zealand GDP is $368billion READ MORE: Chris Bowen's press conference is HIJACKED by rogue journalist Australia is heading toward a welfare blowout so large that Commonwealth social spending could soon rival…
How CMU Powers Pittsburgh's Innovation Economy
Carnegie Mellon's influence on Pittsburgh's innovation economy was built over decades of sustained investment in research that's foundational to modern technology. CMU's research enterprise spans more than 100 interdisciplinary institutes and…
Watch With Artemis II, NASA Readies the Lunar Economy
With Artemis II, NASA Readies the Lunar Economy Need a little ‘moon joy'? NASA just circled the moon in its record-breaking Artemis mission. Big Take guest host Stacey Vanek Smith and Bloomberg global space reporter Loren Grush talk about…
Economy Grew at Sluggish 0.5% in Q4 in Downgrade of Estimate - TT
WASHINGTON — The American economy, slowed by last fall's 43-day government shutdown, grew at a sluggish 0.5% annual pace from October through December, the Commerce Department reported April 9 in a downgrade of its previous estimate. U.S.
Head of IMF says Iran war will permanently scar global economy even if peace is reached
The head of the International Monetary Fund has warned that the Iran war will permanently scar the global economy even if a durable peace deal in the Middle East can be reached. In a speech delivered as the ceasefire in the conflict threatens to…
Big Take: With Artemis II, NASA Eyes Lunar Economy
Need a little ‘moon joy'? Over the past eight days, four astronauts on NASA's Artemis II mission have been flying through the cosmos, breaking records for human spaceflight and sharing never-before-seen images from the dark side of the moon.
How 'Attritable' Systems Are Changing the Economics of Warfare
This article is for subscribers only. I'm Chris Anstey, a senior economics editor in Boston, and today we're looking at the changing economics of warfare. Send us feedback and tips to. And if you aren't yet signed up to receive this newsletter, you…
Lee Says Middle East Crisis Requires Economic Change
President Lee Jae Myung said that the current Middle East crisis underscores the need for fundamental changes to South Korea's economic system. Presiding over the inaugural plenary session of the National Economic Advisory Council on Thursday, Lee…
US economy grew a sluggish 0.5% in fourth quarter, government says, downgrading previous estimate
The American economy, slowed by last fall's 43-day government shutdown, grew at a sluggish 0.5% annual pace from October through December, the Commerce Department reported Thursday in downgrade of its previous estimate. U.S. gross domestic —…
The Economic Destruction Of Trump's War Goes Far Beyond High Gas Prices
For the past six weeks, as this US-Israeli war with Iran has played out, the economic impact of the conflict has gotten a lot of attention. And rightfully so. As anyone who's consumed any news about this war knows well by now, the Strait of Hormuz…
Americans hate the economy so much, they're buying $22 smoothies
Americans are skipping restaurant dinners, delaying car purchases and scouring for grocery deals. Amid tariff anxiety and broader stress over affordability, consumer confidence has dropped to levels not seen in over a decade, according to The…
Rupee to Stabilise at 92-93/USD: PM's Economic Advisor
S Mahendra Dev, chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, confidently stated that the Indian rupee is stabilising and is expected to settle around the 92-93 level against the US dollar, with foreign investment flows poised…
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