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China's gig economy is an employment reservoir - but is the well drying up?
The air carried a chill in Hengdian, one of China's best-known hubs for drama and film production. Yu Shutian, a 30-year-old actress, was on her way to set at 3.30am, donned in a floral shirt and darkened make-up to play a rural villain. Referred…
This Small-Cap Manager Is Up 94%, Betting On Hidden Drivers In The New Economy
Lasers that can shoot down drones. Data center infrastructure powering artificial intelligence. Trade schools training the next generation of electricians and welders. These might not seem like the usual ingredients of a top-performing mutual fund…
The War in Iran Will Impact the Global Economy for Years to Come
This week, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development estimated that, even if the United States and Iran soon reach a permanent ceasefire agreement, worldwide economic growth will continue to suffer at least into 2027, and perhaps…
With Trump's economic wins, 'Democrats have nothing to run on': Joe Concha
Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha said President Donald Trump's “historic run” in the economy and the stock market is creating trouble for Democrats. “If everything could be straightened out with Iran, they get a true…
Prince event signals Minneapolis' first step to economic recovery
As an estimated 10,000+ Prince fans make a trip to downtown to honor his life, legacy, and music, Minneapolis city leaders are hopeful it can also serve as the first step to the city's economic recovery. Six months after the beginning of Operation…
Trump signals US economy booming despite affordability concerns: 'IT'S RAINING JOBS'
President Trump highlighted the stronger-than-expected jobs report as a sign the U.S. economy is booming, declaring that it's “raining jobs.” The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May, handily beating economists' expectations. The…
Ukraine strikes St. Petersburg as city hosts economic forum
Ukraine said the latest strikes hit military and energy infrastructure hundreds of miles from the front lines. In a statement Saturday, Zelensky said Ukrainian drones traveled roughly 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) to strike Russian naval arsenals…
Foreign Businesses Are Fleeing Cuba as Its Economy Collapses
International businesses are abandoning Cuba, delivering another blow to the island's collapsing economy as the Trump administration ratchets up pressure on Havana. Mastercard and Visa transactions by non-U.S. foreign visitors will be suspended on…
Will World Cup deliver economic boom as promised in Boston? It's not looking good for hotels.
The World Cup kicks off next week and it's supposed to be an economic boom for Massachusetts, according to city and state leaders. But, so far, the numbers show there may not be the overwhelming demand the tourism industry was expecting. Hotels are…
America In Focus: US job market is rebounding, but economic frustration persists
The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over the past week. Trips to the grocery store or gas station are more painful than they were last year, and rising costs are impacting the…
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (6th June) - Economy Class & Beyond
It's the end of another week as we head into June, with change in the air. But then, isn't change a part of life? Anyway, enough musing for a post – time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Bollywood in Birmingham – another…
Charting the Global Economy: Jobs, Inflation Feed Rate-Hike Bets
A blowout US jobs report prompted bets that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates in 2026 as the ongoing Iran war fans inflation risk. Hiring may have received a boost from the upcoming World Cup, but the breadth of job gains across…
Europe's new £3.7bn answer to the Suez Canal will connect three economies
The canal will connect France, Belgium and the Netherlands A new £3.7 billion canal could connect three of Europe's economies in a game-changing move. The Seine-Nord Europe Canal is a wide-gauge canal, and it's the first new French waterway…
Kufos proposes Kerala Blue Economy Council
The Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos) has proposed the establishment of a Kerala Blue Economy Council, chaired by the Chief Minister with the Minister for Fisheries as convener, to provide integrated governance and strategic…
How Scott Bessent is confronting an economy based on policies that failed to serve America's interests
Scott Bessent may well be the most consequential secretary of the Treasury since Alexander Hamilton – not simply because of the policies he advances, but because of the conditions he confronts and the clarity with which he is executing…
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