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Paraguay's economic rise and what it means for the Southern Cone
July 2 (UPI) -- Paraguay is not a country that typically commands regional headlines. Landlocked, sparsely populated and long dependent on a narrow export base, it has spent decades on the margins of South America's economic conversation. That…
4 Unsustainable Trends Driving The U.S. Economy
The U.S. market is highly bifurcated, with megacap tech stocks like NVIDIA driving most of the equity gains since late 2022. Core economic drivers—consumer savings, debt, fiscal deficits, and AI-driven tech spending—are unsustainable…
Trump Throws The Economy Into Even More Uncertainty
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 06, 2025: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks after signing executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, President Donald Trump decided to sink the…
The need of the hour is political and economic independence
Illusions, by their nature, shatter with a loud crash. For the State of Israel, that shattering came in its most scarring form on October 7. For decades, since the cheerful days of Oslo, we were told about a 'new Middle East,' about the end of the…
Economy adds 57,000 jobs in June, fewer than expected
The economy fell short of expectations in June, adding 57,000 jobs, fewer than most economists had expected. Despite that, the unemployment rate fell one-tenth of a percentage point to at 4.2%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday. The…
Economy adds fewer jobs than expected in June; unemployment at 4.2%
July 2 (UPI) -- The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday that the U.S. economy added 57,000 jobs in June, much fewer than expected. Economists had predicted a rise of 115,000 jobs, CNBC reported. The unemployment rate dropped slightly to…
Sinking yen and robust economy support BOJ case for earlier rate hike
The Bank of Japan has an increasingly strong case to consider an early rate hike as business activity remains robust and the tumbling yen threatens to spur inflation above its price target. Until recently, economists generally saw the central bank…
Andy Burnham urged to be radical on economy to help Labour win next election
Andy Burnham is being urged to adopt an “economic populist” approach to combating the cost of living crisis if he becomes prime minister, as a detailed opinion poll shows radical policies could help Labour to retain its majority at…
England's World Cup win gives economy welcome boost
England 's World Cup victory has helped provide a boost to the economy, with pubs, retailers and consumers all poised to benefit despite signs that business confidence remains under pressure. Investors backed hospitality stocks as football fans…
HKMA calls for enhancing cross-border yuan usage to support the real economy
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Chief Executive Eddie Yue Wai-man wrote to CEOs of all banks in Hong Kong on Thursday to share successful examples in supporting corporate clients' yuan-related needs, calling lenders to further unlock the potential and…
Economic impact of the 30 June protests in South Africa
The 30 June protests caused a major economic impact this was according to the Road Freight Association and the KZN Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli on Thursday Image: Doctor Ngcobo/Independent Newspapers The 30 June protests caused a major economic impact…
How Paramount's theater commitments could boost local economies across the nation
The debate over the proposed Paramount–Warner Bros. merger has focused on a familiar concern: whether combining two major studios will eliminate jobs and reduce competition in Hollywood. Those concerns deserve serious consideration, but…
The Shift We Need: Why a Hybrid Caring Economy Starts Inside
Source: AI-Generated / ChatGPT. 2026 The future of artificial intelligence will be shaped by the mindset with which we build, buy, regulate, and use technology. We cannot expect the technology of tomorrow to be better than the humans of today, us.
Supporting local industries is not just economic choices but acts of nation-building
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprisings, a pivotal moment in South Africa's history. As we reflect on the courage of the youth from 1976, we must also confront the new challenges they face today, particularly in the realms of…
The Supreme Court Decision That Will Tear a Hole in the Economy
Restricting legal immigration has been an all-consuming priority for President Donald Trump in both of his administrations. During his first term in office, Trump unsuccessfully attempted to rescind legal protections for migrants from several…
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