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Algeria's Fraught Path to a Sustainable Economy
Algerians have voted in their election and a new government will be taking shape in coming days. While there is likely to be continuity in leadership, the country is at a crossroads with regard to its dependence on fossil fuels as a spur for…
Opinion | None of Trump's Economic 'Solutions' Hold Any Water
Ask Donald Trump what he'll do about any of the nation's economic problems and he'll give you one of three answers. He'll either promise to cut taxes, raise tariffs or deport millions of people. When asked about child care, for example, Trump told…
The Labour Party does not understand the most basic rules of economics
You know what keeps me writing these columns? The salary. I'm sorry to disappoint readers who imagined that I was doing it out of altruistic zeal, but the truth is that, if I didn't need the Telegraph's paycheque to cover my bills, I'd stop. I…
Decaying jobs market overtakes inflation as U.S. economy's biggest threat
Lingering inflation was the chief threat to the U.S. economy just a few months ago. Now it's a rapidly cooling jobs market. The economy added just 142,000 new jobs in August and employment gains in the prior two months were also slashed. The…
Despite all the doom and gloom on Australia's economy, could the worst be behind us?
In a week dominated by headlines declaring the “weakest growth in decades” (excluding Covid) with an economy being “smashed” by the Reserve Bank, it might seem Australia teeters on the edge on an abyss. For some…
Roundup: Greek economy gains momentum as credit ratings improve
ATHENS, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Greek officials and financial experts have hailed the recent upgrades of both the country's credit rating and that of its major banks, viewing it as another positive sign of the nation's economic recovery. On Friday…
Goldman Sachs' verdict on whether Trump or Harris would boost economy
READ MORE: Finance guru's money moves he will make if Kamala Harris wins Goldman Sachs has given a surprising verdict on which presidential candidate will will boost the economy most if they win in November. Kamala Harris would be better for the US…
Britain's black economy has taken over the high street
The French have long-considered Britain a soft-touch when it comes to immigration. After 12 Channel migrants tragically died off the coast of France this week, Calais border authorities were quick to point out a dangerous pull factor that is…
Pakistan forms high-level policy board to boost economic development
ISLAMABAD, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan's Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives on Saturday announced the formation of a high-level policy board to give new impetus to the South Asian country's economic development. Comprising a…
America's climate and economic policies have overlooked its oil and gas towns
On a recent visit to Rangely, a small town in northwest Colorado, my colleagues and I met with the administrators of a highly regarded community college to discuss the town's economy. Leaving the scenic campus, we saw families driving into the…
Blame modern decisions, not just ancient history, for economic inequality | Torsten Bell
Black Americans whose ancestors were enslaved were still suffering a century later because they lived in states where Jim Crow laws were enforced Persistence studies are all the rage in economics – using clever maths to show that events in…
Bull market limps into 2-year birthday with soft economic landing in doubt and stock leaders failing
The bull market was born nearly two years ago and has been sustained ever since by a sole premise: Inflation is falling faster than the U.S. economy is slowing. The downslope of price pressures was set to meet the steady advance of GDP at a…
Clubbing in the afternoon is part of Mahama's 24-hour economy - Rex Omar
Veteran Ghanaian Highlife artiste Rex Omar has expressed his support for 24-hour clubs as part of the ‘24-hour Economy Policy' initiative proposed by National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama. According to him, the intended…
Yellen says U.S. economy remains solid, on path to 'soft landing' with no meaningful layoffs
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that she believes the U.S. economy is healthy and that recent months of cooler jobs data is a signal of a soft landing, not a recession. August nonfarm payrolls increased by 142,000, slightly lower than the Dow…
Hong Kong minister slams US advisory on security law as bid to hurt economy
Hong Kong's constitutional affairs chief has slammed the US for “confusing right and wrong”, arguing the country was attempting to suppress the city's economy through a business advisory that warned of “new risks” posed…
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