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Here's what top voices in markets and economics are saying about the Iran war ceasefire
US President Donald Trump gave Wall Street exactly what it hoped for on Tuesday evening when he announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, triggering a relief rally in the stock market. This result is a reminder of how the TACO trade came to be one…
Faisal Islam: Iran war pause is welcome but the economic scars will last
For most of the past six weeks, we have brought you maps of a gummed-up Strait of Hormuz. Approximately 800 ships are believed to have been stuck in the Gulf, many transporting oil and gas, and have been unable and unwilling to exit onto the open…
Long Covid Predicted to Cost OECD Economies $135 Billion a Year
The pandemic might be over, but new research indicates long Covid is likely to reverberate across OECD economies, costing up to $135 billion a year over the next decade. The global forum's new analysis shows the direct health-care costs of long…
Speech by Vice Chair Jefferson on the economic outlook and the labor market
Thank you for the warm welcome. It is an honor to speak here at the University of Detroit Mercy. I spent most of my career as an economics professor before joining the Board of Governors, so I feel right at home when I am back on a university…
Wars impose deep and prolonged economic costs on countries, IMF research finds
Wars cause large and persistent economic losses in countries where fighting takes place, with output declining by roughly 7 percent over five years on average, and economic scars lasting for more than a decade, the International Monetary Fund said…
The US Economy Is Replaying the 2000s, Not the 1970s
Kathryn Anne Edwards, Columnist When it comes to understanding the economy, the pull of the past is hard to ignore. Cause and consequence are difficult enough to parse in real time. How about predicting a sequence of events? Near impossible.
East Asia economic growth to slow due to war, energy costs - World Bank
Economic growth in East Asia Pacific will slow this year as war in the Middle East, and the elevated energy price and trade turmoil weigh on economies in the region, the World Bank said in its economic outlook for the region published on Wednesday.
Why Americans spend $22 on smoothies despite feeling terrible about the economy
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…
How the Iran War Will Upend the Global Economy
In late March, both Israel and Iran attacked gas fields in the Persian Gulf, the most dramatic escalation yet in the Iran war. By striking upstream energy infrastructure, the belligerents have ensured that the war will have global ramifications…
The Fat-Tailed Economics Of AI
Anthropic yesterday disclosed that their run-rate revenue has surpassed $30 billion. Basically, Anthropic seems to be adding its entire 2025 run-rate revenue every month now! Traditional software businesses thrive on the “law of large…
Matt Canavan's 'economic revolution' is little more than a populist mirage - and Australians would pay the price | Patrick Commins
Matt Canavan's “economic revolution” is a populist mirage masquerading as an answer to a generational challenge that will define our prosperity in the decades to come. That challenge is: how do we create a new economy that is more…
Why America's energy independence can't shield the economy from Iran war disruptions
When US President Donald Trump addressed the nation on April 1, he said the US is not reliant on oil through the Strait of Hormuz. It was a nod to an idea he's touted before—energy independence—but the reality is complicated. It does…
New Competitiveness Index Shows Maryland At 'Inflection Point' For Economy
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A new report from the Maryland Chamber of Commerce paints a mixed picture of Maryland's economy, highlighting signs of progress alongside persistent challenges that, according to the report, continue to hold the state back.
War a bigger economic wrecking ball than fires, floods or financial crisis
War delivers a bigger hit to the economy than natural disasters or governments defaulting on debt, new research has revealed, alongside warnings that any substantial increase in defence spending will require cuts to health and education services.
Lebanon's economy minister seeks clarity on ceasefire 'mixed signals' as Israeli strikes continue
Lebanon's economy minister told CNBC it does not know whether it's part of the U.S. and Iran's two-week ceasefire deal. Pakistan said Lebanon was included in the agreement, but Israel said it was not. Iranian-allied Hezbollah targets in Lebanon…
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