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The economy didn't miss. The experts did
GDP remains an essential measure of output, but a quarterly headline is not a complete diagnosis of economic direction. Trade flows, inventories, and government spending can move the headline substantially. Economic direction also depends on what…
Bad Bunny's Residency Was an Economic Masterclass
Puerto Rico has faced population loss, economic turmoil, and the devastation of Hurricane Maria. Then Bad Bunny and Rimas Entertainment wrote a new chapter. His 2025 album became Spotify's most streamed of the year and won album of the year at the…
Editorial | Politburo meeting signals cautious confidence in China's economy
The midyear Politburo meeting has long served as a critical checkpoint for Beijing, offering the central government a vital opportunity to reassess the first half of the year and steer the nation towards a more realistic economic trajectory for the…
A top economist says the Fed's 'opaque' communication style is a serious risk to markets and the economy
The Fed's newfound resistance to providing 'even a modicum' of guidance on where policy may be heading is a growing risk to markets and the economy, Mark Zandi says. When the Fed Chair stepped up to the podium at last week's Federal Open Market…
Germany's economy at risk as Rhine river hits record level
Analysts have said that record low water levels on the Rhine river could risk curbing German growth. The issue could potentially drag Europe's largest economy back into stagnation at a time when it has started to show early signs of recovery.
China draws 'red lines' around its economic model ahead of EU, US trade talks
China is energetically defending its economic policy mix that favours advanced industries over consumption, adopting a posture analysts see as demonstrating increasing confidence ahead of looming trade talks with Europe and the United States.
Data centers alone won't build the AI economy
In my previous column, I argued that artificial intelligence is quietly restoring geography as a competitive advantage. For much of the Internet era, distance became increasingly irrelevant. Computing migrated into distant cloud data centers…
Economic Pressures: Gas Prices, Inflation, and 'Freedom Fuel' Initiatives
As of late July, American drivers were facing renewed pain at the pump, with national average gasoline prices climbing toward or exceeding $4 per gallon. The primary driver is the escalation of U.S. military involvement in the Iran conflict, which…
AI NEXTGEN America to Build the Workforce Powering the AI Economy
(BALTIMORE — August 3, 2026) — Artificial intelligence is changing how America works. Now, a major new workforce conference is coming to Baltimore to help ensure that employers, educators and workers are prepared for what comes next.
Cosatu's call for action: solutions for South Africa's economic crisis
At the upcoming national congress, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) will unite workers from across the country to confront the pressing economic challenges facing the working class, including the soaring cost of living and rising…
SF's economy is booming. Renters are feeling it first
By Jennifer Wadsworth Senior News Editor San Francisco's economy is on the upswing. Office leasing is up, and rents are climbing faster than almost ever before. Meanwhile, by city officials' own admission, it's a place where fewer people can afford…
Exclusive | Trump to swing through California on Tuesday, Nevada on Wednesday to tout economic success
WASHINGTON — President Trump will trek to California on Tuesday for a fundraising trip, part of a two-day West Coast swing where he will tout his work on the economy and take a few jabs at Gov. Gavin Newsom. During his swing through…
UK Stock Market May Outperform if AI Bubble Bursts, Capital Economics Says
The U.K. stock market could prove more resilient than many global peers if the artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom reverses, according to Capital Economics, which argues that the FTSE 100 is better positioned than tech-heavy markets to…
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How urban mining can transform waste into wealth and operationalise circular economy
Rapid urbanisation, sustained economic growth, and the expanding use of technology have been defining features of the twenty-first century. As cities are growing larger and infrastructure is expanding, the transition towards cleaner energy is also…
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