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Global economy must move past GDP to avoid planetary disaster, warns UN chief
The global economy must be radically transformed to stop it rewarding pollution and waste, UN secretary general António Guterres has warned. Speaking to the Guardian after the UN hosted a meeting of leading global economists, Guterres said…
Watch Indonesia's Finance Chief on Economy, Markets and MSCI
Indonesia's Finance Chief on Economy, Markets and MSCI Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa's full interview with Bloomberg's Haslinda Amin at a business forum in Jakarta.
Treasury secretary predicts blockbuster 2026 for US economy as Dow hits historic milestone
The Trump economy is beginning to deliver, and Americans are poised to see the benefits, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. He pointed to cooling inflation and record market highs as signs that 'Main Street is about to prosper.' Bessent…
RBA issues dire warning on economic growth
The Reserve Bank of Australia has forecast the worst medium-term economic growth ever, which economists warn will erode Australians' living standards and put more pressure on the federal government's deteriorating budget. The latest central bank…
UK economy set to have recorded modest growth amid budget concerns
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The UK economy is expected to have grown…
Poll finds Americans optimistic on economy, stock market
More Americans expect economic growth to rise in the next six months than believe it will fall, a sign of some optimism despite persistent concerns about high prices. Forty-nine percent of US adults believe economic growth will rise in the first…
Trump says he's 'very proud' of economy despite disapproval rating
Trump's remarks, which aired during a pre-Super Bowl interview, are notable because he is now taking ownership of the economy after repeatedly blaming former President Joe Biden for higher prices. That said, Trump still did cast blame on the prior…
Economy shows moderate increase in production amid improved consumption: KDI
The Korean economy is showing a moderate increase in production, thanks to improved consumption, a state-run think tank said Monday. 'Recently, our economy has maintained moderate production growth, led by the service sector, thanks to improvements…
Saudis to Unveil Updated Strategy for $2 Trillion Economic Plan
Saudi Arabia plans to release an updated strategy for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's $2 trillion economic diversification agenda as the kingdom adjusts its policies and spending priorities amid fiscal pressures. The government this week began…
Egypt seeks to deepen economic, cultural ties with Korea
Egypt's ambassador to Korea, Hazem Zaki, said Friday that Cairo is looking to significantly deepen economic, cultural and people-to-people ties with Seoul, pointing to expanding opportunities for Korean investments and cooperation across a range of…
Annual high-level economic policy conference opens in Saudi Arabia's AlUla
ALULA, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- The second edition of AlUla Conference for Emerging Market Economies opened here on Sunday, centering on the opportunities and challenges facing emerging market economies amid profound global economic…
A Year Into Trump's Term, Americans Rate the Economy
The Trump economy in 2025 was a roller coaster, soaring and falling through tariff shocks, a cooling job market, robust AI investments and a near-record close to the U.S. stock market. One thing remained constant, though: Americans are as…
Bitcoin Investors Should Watch These US Economic Signals
Bitcoin traders are heading into a macro-heavy week, with four US economic events expected to shape sentiment across crypto markets. With Bitcoin trading in a volatile range and macro narratives dominating market psychology, traders are…
Gold, silver extend gains on softer dollar; investors eye US economic data
Gold and silver extended gains on Monday, with the yellow metal trading just above $5,000 per ounce as the dollar dipped, while investors awaited key U.S. jobs and inflation data due later in the week to gauge the interest rate trajectory. Spot…
India announces $175 million economic package to Seychelles
India on Monday (February 9, 2026) announced $175 million as development assistance to Seychelles after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with the island nation's President Patrick Herminie. The two sides also agreed on a broad…
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