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Insurance In 2026: The Impact Of CX, AI, And Gig Economy Microinsurance
Insurance In 2026: CX, AI, And Gig Economy Microinsurance The global insurance industry is heading into a transformative year in 2026, with seismic shifts driven by the rise of AI, the urgency of customer experience (CX), expansion into uncharted…
Long-delayed jobs report to show hiring amid wobbly economy
A long-awaited jobs report to be released on Thursday will offer the latest look at the health of the labor market at a fraught moment for the U.S. economy. Hiring slowed sharply over the summer, before a government shutdown paused the release of…
Macroscope | South Korea's challenges a taste of what's to come for global economy
As 2025 draws to a close, three themes loom large in politics, economics and finance. The first is the unprecedented degree of uncertainty and unpredictability when it comes to the performance of economies and asset prices, amplified by US…
Taiwan's economy is not ill: economics minister
Minister of Economic Affairs Kung Ming-hsin (龔明鑫) yesterday said Taiwan's economy “is not ill,” adding that the development has been strong over the past decade. Kung made the statement on the sidelines of a…
The AI Agent Economy: Why It's The 'David Vs. Goliath' Story For SMBs
Jeff Torello, Founder & CTO, Sinjun AI. Little David and his humble slingshot felled the giant Goliath. And, so we are told, the latest wave of technology will level the playing field for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Everyone loves a…
Socialism Is A Political Doctrine, Not An Economic One
The doctrines of socialism have been with us for more than 150 years, but no one had really tried it in a total way until the advent of the Soviet Union from the 1920s to the early 1990s. During that period, a number of communist/socialist…
Vance pleads for 'patience' on the economy in sharp departure from Trump's rhetoric | CNN Politics
Vice President JD Vance on Thursday acknowledged that the Trump administration faces growing skepticism over its economic record, issuing a plea for patience ahead of what he predicted would be an eventual 'economic boom.'…
Walmart raises profit expectations as more Americans hunt deals in sluggish economy
NEW YORK -- Walmart delivered another standout quarter, posting strong sales and profits that blew past Wall Street expectations as it wins over more cash-strapped Americans who have grown increasing anxious about the economy. With other retailers…
Opinion | The Jobs Report Is a Peek Through Economic Fog
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently analogized the lack of economic data during the government shutdown to driving in a fog. The Labor Department's release Thursday of the belated September jobs report reduced the haze, and despite signs…
Ex-Trump aide says 'White House needs to course correct' on economic messaging
A former aide to President Trump during his first term said Thursday the White House needs to fix its economic messaging or risk significant Republican losses next November. “The White House needs to course correct its messaging asap or they…
Businesses say there is an economic impact from ICE raids
MINNEAPOLIS — Business owners said they are feeling the effects of what they describe as growing fear in the immigrant community. Manny Gonzalez has owned Manny's tortas for 26 years. He says business has slowed. So has hiring.
Ghana's economy grows by 5.1% in August 2025 - GSS
Latest data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) shows that Ghana's economy grew by 5.1% in August 2025, according to the GSS's provisional Monthly Indicator of Economic Growth (MIEG). The figure represents a 4.9% increase compared to August…
Economy added 119,000 jobs in September: The key facts and figures
Dan North, a senior economist with Allianz Trade Americas, told the Washington Examiner that while the headline jobs number for September was better than expected, downward revisions for previous months are of concern. The weakness in previous…
Walmart raises profit expectations as more Americans hunt deals in sluggish economy
FILE – Clouds pass over the Walmart store, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO, Associated Press Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart delivered another standout quarter…
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46 lakh weddings set to pump Rs 6.5 lakh crore into the Indian economy
The great Indian weddings have just become bigger because, if reports from the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) are to be believed, India is set to experience the biggest wedding season in its history so far. In the 45 days starting from…
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