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UK economy set for another quarter of growth as 'big picture' shows resilience
News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk 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 recorded another…
Bessent says K-shaped economy is 'over'
(NewsNation) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the “ K-shaped ” economy has come to an end, arguing lower-income Americans are beginning to regain ground. “I can say here definitively, the K-shaped economy is…
UK economy set for another quarter of growth as 'big picture' shows resilience
The UK economy is expected to have recorded another quarter of growth as businesses find ways to cope with the fallout of the Iran war, but some industries are coming under increasing pressure, economists think. Figures from the Office for National…
Hong Kong economic forecasts upgraded as global investment initiatives exceed targets
With multiple major financial institutions recently raising Hong Kong's full-year economic growth forecast to around 4.5 percent, surpassing government expectations, the city's commerce chief has highlighted the success of ongoing global outreach…
Iranian officials are worried the U.S. blockade will cause an economic collapse and admit sanctions relief is desperately needed
Sensing it has the upper hand, Iran issued a long list of maximalist demands before it reopens the Strait of Hormuz, even as officials in Tehran grow increasingly concerned about the shattered economy. While Iran and Oman have been in talks over…
Iran's Economy Is In Shambles As War Takes Its Toll
Despite the bluster from Iranian officials on social media, it should come as no surprise that the country is not doing well economically. From the beginning of the conflict to current day, Iran has been dealt an estimated $270 billion to $300…
Banks prepare for earning peaks amid rising economic strain
The strong financial updates to be presented by Australia's banks this week will mask risks that will increase as the outlook for the big lenders – which ruled off their books at the end of June before the full brunt of the property downturn…
Black Financial Insecurity Worsens In Trump Economy
Black financial insecurity worsened in 2025 as job losses, employment anxiety, and pressure on household budgets hit Black families harder than other racial groups. A new Economic Policy Institute study breaks down these troubling findings. The…
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (8th August) - Economy Class & Beyond
As we continue our wander through the hot summer months (with another heatwave on the way for those in the United Kingdom), it's time to look back on the week. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Because many problems can be solved…
India's Experience Economy set to reach $59.2 billion by 2030: EEMA president
The entertainment and live events sector is expected to reach $59.2 billion by 2030, up from its current size of $32.2 billion, Samit Garg, president of the Events and Entertainment Management Association (EEMA) and MD and co-founder of E-Factor…
The world has changed. African countries must rethink how they grow their economies
The prolonged disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has exposed how vulnerable Africa's economies are to geopolitical shocks. Fuel prices have remained elevated, squeezing economies that depend heavily on petroleum imports from the…
Bill Ackman sounds alarm on Mamdani's economic agenda: 'Socialism is a disaster'
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman warned that New York City's rent freeze, tax policies and limits on development could worsen the city's affordability crisis by discouraging construction and investment. In a wide-ranging interview with Fortune…
Greek economy shows resilience despite Middle East uncertainty
The Greek economy continued to demonstrate resilience in recent months despite the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, with stronger retail sales, easing inflation and solid business lending helping to support growth, according to a report from…
What is post-liberalism, and why is it trending?
Will the Republican Party be a party of free markets and limited government, or one of industrial policy and activist government? Should the government be confined to fighting crime and preserving liberty, or should it take an active role in…
UK economy set for another quarter of growth as 'big picture' shows resilience
Figures from the Office for National Statistics published on Thursday are set to show a degree of resilience in the economy in the face of supply chain issues and price pressures linked to the conflict, as well as a period of political uncertainty.
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