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Exclusive: Greens' radical plan for the economy revealed
Interest rates will no longer be used as the main means of controlling inflation under a Green government. That's just one of the eye-catching proposals in a planned overhaul of the party's economic policy, to be voted on by members at their…
The K-Shaped Economy Has Come for the Music Industry
Let me put some numbers behind a trend you might have noticed: More than 10 major musical artists have outright canceled their tours in 2026. Dozens of music festivals have called off their dates. At the same time, the average concert ticket in the…
Retail sales bounce back in Great Britain amid brighter signs for economy
Retail sales across Great Britain unexpectedly rose last month, the latest economic indicator to defy gloomy forecasts as the chancellor, John Healey, prepares to present next month's budget. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the volume…
Russians face mounting economic woes as country goes to polls
Mounting defence expenditure is widening Russia's budget deficit and increasing strain across its wartime economy, as business and consumer sentiment weakens and economic growth slows. Economists note, however, that these difficulties do not point…
From AI ambition to real economic value | FHKI Industry Connect | Peter Shum, FHKI Deputy Chairman
Artificial intelligence will be central to the next wave of industrial development, creating new technology businesses while transforming established industries. Realizing this potential, however, cannot be left to market forces alone. It requires…
Friday's Economic Calendar
The Federal Reserve's monthly index of industrial production and the related capacity indexes and capacity utilization rates cover manufacturing, mining, and electric and gas utilities. A moderate 0.3 percent rise on the month is the call…
Unemployment, weak economy mark Kast's first six months in Chile
SANTIAGO, Chile, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- Rising unemployment and weak economic activity have marked the first six months of Chilean President José Antonio Kast's administration, as the country's central bank lowered its growth outlook for this…
The experience economy is moving audiences from watching to doing
This article has been reviewed by a Digital Journal editor and may be licensed for reuse. Entertainment appears to be transitioning into a period where physical presence carries increasing commercial appeal. Stadium concerts, premium cinemas, theme…
GCC Economies Demonstrate Resilience In August
Latest non-oil PMI data pointed to increasing signs of recovery and resilience among the economies in the Gulf Cooperation Council. Four of the six GCC economies are currently covered by PMI data, the exceptions being Bahrain and Oman. Central to…
Money in people's pockets is the key to economic recovery | Letter
David Redshaw responds to a letter on the bond markets and economic pressures afflicting the UK Neil Kinnock's timely letter (9 September) reminds us that we are not alone in suffering high gilt yields and borrowing costs. We are still feeling the…
Russia's wartime economy faces long-term erosion from debt and military spending
The frictions in Russia's wartime economy are growing, as massive military spending balloons the budget deficit. Consumers and businesses are gloomier. Growth has slowed. None of that, however, signals an imminent financial crisis or economic…
The four horsemen of the apocalypse are coming for the global economy
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Four powerful shocks are hitting the world economy at the same time. They are escalating and feeding on each other, driving a commodity spiral that…
US economy notches remarkable new record, sparking cheers: 'Good job everyone'
Americans may not feel it in their wallets, but two major measures of economic well-being improved in 2025, as the nation's poverty rate fell to a historic low and inflation-adjusted median household income reached a record high, according to new…
ITWeb TV Biz: Connecting the lattice that supports SA's economy
One Linkage stopped by the ITWeb studio as part of the AWS Equity Equivalent Investment Program - a business acceleration initiative designed to support the growth of black-owned technology businesses within the AWS Partner Network. #aws #awseeip…
Creating An Economy Where Local Families Can Stay
Last month, I argued in an essay that one of the most effective investments Hawaiʻi can make is to help workers already in the workforce move to high-paying positions. Douglas Murata then offered a thoughtful response to my essay —…
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