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World Entrepreneurs and Investment Forum puts women at the heart of economic transformation
That was the central message of the Manama Declaration, issued at the close of t he World Entrepreneurs and Investment Forum (WEIF) held this week in Bahrain. The declaration places women at the heart of economic transformation, underscoring that…
UK migration could be negative this year - how will that hit the economy?
When Greenwich and Kent universities said this month they would merge to save money, the heart of their financial difficulties could be found in the UK government's crackdown on immigration. Tough restrictions on foreign students have sent the…
Rise of Australia's public economy compares to mining boom of the 2000s
You can't say the Albanese government didn't warn us. Three years ago, after its 2022 election win, the government drew attention to some huge structural shifts that were hitting Australia's economy. In its first major budget, it dedicated an…
U.S. economy suddenly seems on track for fabled soft landing: 2% inflation without a recession
After a year of navigating stormy geopolitical developments that kept businesses and consumers on edge, the U.S. economy is starting to look like it it could have a smooth descent to a soft landing. A soft landing is the term used by economists for…
US fixation on the hard-hat economy and making manufacturing great again makes little sense
The exhortations to protect America's industrial muscle have resonated in the US at least since maverick presidential candidate Ross Perot brought up the supposed “giant sucking sound ” of jobs pulled to Mexico by the Nafta trade…
Charting the Global Economy: US Jobs, Inflation Send Mixed Signals for Fed
An unusually busy week of economic data in the US sent conflicting signals for the Federal Reserve. January payrolls rose by the most in over a year and the unemployment rate unexpectedly fell, allaying concerns that the job-market weakness of 2025…
How Trump is righting the economic ship after the SS Biden disaster
The White House and America at large have much to celebrate after the last week of economic reports. Inflation is down, the labor market is robust, and people's paychecks buy more than a year ago. Even better, the Trump administration's recent…
Robert Kiyosaki blasts the US as an 'economy of debt' with the 'worst crash' yet to come. How to protect your wealth
Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through links in the content below. After a year of sharp swings and surprise rebounds, some investors are taking a closer look at their portfolios, and may be wondering whether betting…
Their courses were no longer relevant, so these economics students went to work
Get your news from a source that's not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This story was originally published b y the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. As the fallout…
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (14th February) - Economy Class & Beyond
It's the 14th February. For some, it's time to bust out the credit card for flowers, chocolates and dinners. For here, it's Saturday, the end of a week and a half. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. My Heart Belongs in…
Cuba cancels cigar festival amid economic crisis
Cuba announced the cancellation of its iconic cigar festival on Saturday, amid a major energy crisis sparked by U.S. pressure on the cash-strapped island. In a message to participants seen by AFP, organizers said they were postponing the annual…
Rachel Reeves 'turning Britain into black market economy with taxes'
Rachel Reeves has been slammed over her policies Rachel Reeves risks turning Britain into a 'black market economy”, an MP has warned. This is despite Labour's £150million crackdown on “fronts for organised crime ” as part…
Cuba cancels cigar festival amid economic crisis
In a message to participants seen by AFP, organizers said they were postponing the annual event, scheduled to take place from February 24-27, but did not give a new date. The cigar festival typically raises millions of dollars from auction sales…
Jim Wells County AgriLife adds economic development agent to strengthen local economy
Jim Wells County is working toward an economic boost through a newly created position designed to bridge economic gaps and strengthen the local community. Ann Marie Torres has been hired as the county's new Prairie A&M AgriLife Economic Development…
Ukraine war briefing: conflict could end if Russia economically or militarily 'exhausted', says Germany's Merz
German chancellor Friedrich Merz has told the Munich Security Council Russia's war against Ukraine will “only end when Russia is at least economically, potentially militarily, exhausted”. The German chancellor described the security…
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