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Ramadan: Economics Of Mercy, Redistribution, And Recalibration
The public's understanding of Ramadan is often limited to fasting. Yet in Islamic teachings, that is only one layer. For 1.8 billion people, Ramadan is also an annual recalibration of appetite, time, capital, and conscience. It tests consumption…
The Hidden Economic Costs Of Black Women Job Losses
Researchers and policymakers are beginning to note a troubling trend in the labor market. Though they constitute only about 6% of the US population, Black women are bearing the brunt of recent economic changes. Over 300,000 Black women left the…
Rishi Sunak to advise Zelensky on Ukraine's economic renewal
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Rishi Sunak has begun advising the Ukrainian government…
The Economy Is Lurching Downward as Fear of AI Spreads
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech AI chipmaker Nvidia, the world's most valuable company, demolished analyst expectations this week when it posted a massive 73 percent increase in fourth-quarter revenue. But then…
Editorial | As Hong Kong's economy recovers, it must drive Northern Metropolis
The Exchange Fund has had a stellar investment year, and the government has returned to a consolidated budget surplus after several years in the red. With a revived economy, Hong Kong has recovered its financial mojo. Now is the time to go full…
Five Important Reasons Why the Trump Economy Is About To Really Blast Off
If you're struggling to make sense of the economy today, you're not alone. Many so-called experts completely whiffed their forecasts, while positive economic data—the Dow Jones Industrial Average at 50,000 points—seemingly contradicts…
Thai leaders won big. Their economy is still sick.
Thailand may have seen its best economic days. The one-time star risks settling into a new — and entrenched — role as Southeast Asia's laggard. The ruling conservative bloc shows scant appetite for rekindling the rapid gains that made…
68 percent disagree with Trump claims economy is 'booming': Survey
President Trump declared that the “roaring economy is roaring like never before” during his State of the Union address on Tuesday. A majority of Americans disagree, according to a new survey. The Reuters/Ipsos poll, released Friday…
Americans losing economic confidence over rising US debt
A new poll has revealed that voter confidence in the country's economic trajectory is plummeting, as more Americans say lawmakers must address the ballooning national debt or risk deepening the nation's inflationary struggles. On Thursday, the…
CMU's Robotics Innovation Center Fuels Pittsburgh's New Economic Renaissance
February 27, 2026 Media Inquiries University Communications and Marketing, Media Relations Flanked by two advanced technology quadruped robots and with drones hovering above, Carnegie Mellon University on Friday marked the official opening of the…
Kalshi and Polymarket Are Economic Oracles
The rise of prediction markets offers statisticians and social scientists the kind of help that astronomers get from a new space telescope or particle physicists from a bigger supercollider. We finally get to test theories and resolve questions…
Rishi Sunak to advise Zelensky on Ukraine's economic renewal
Rishi Sunak has begun advising the Ukrainian government on economic renewal as Kyiv looks to rebuild its energy sector in time for next winter. Documents released on Friday by the independent adviser on ministerial standards revealed the former…
China's leaders outline economic focus ahead of 'two sessions' - what to expect
China's leadership has stressed the need for a more proactive macroeconomic stance to support the country's new five-year plan, ahead of next week's annual “two sessions” – one of the country's most important political events.
Beck Bungles the History and Economics of Trade
The fallacies of protectionism know no bounds. Thanks for sending along Glenn Beck's recent remarks on trade and tariffs. I'm afraid I don't share your admiration of what you describe as “his unanswerable defense of tariffs.” Here are…
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