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Opinion | How markets will test Hong Kong's new economic model
For the first time in its history – and in a striking departure from its long-standing doctrine of minimal economic intervention – Hong Kong is preparing to draw up a five-year plan. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has asked all…
Bank bosses called to meeting with Reeves over impact of Iran war on UK economy
The bosses of Britain's “big five” retail banks have been summoned to a meeting with the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, this week to discuss how to limit the economic impact of the crisis in the Middle East triggered by the US and…
UK seeks EU deals on steel and EVs in push for closer economic ties
Downing Street hopes to secure deals on steel and electric cars with the EU as it seeks to upgrade the post-Brexit economic relationship. Amid economic uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East and strains in relations with the US, Keir…
Air New Zealand introduces bunk beds for economy passengers
Air New Zealand is launching an innovative way for economy passengers to sleep on long-haul flights with bunk beds on board. The airline will open bookings next month for its “Skynest” seats, which will allow economy class passengers…
The Iran war has revealed Trump's pressure point: the economy
Seven weeks of war have failed to topple Iran's theocratic rulers or force them to meet all of President Donald Trump's demands, but for U.S. adversaries and allies it has cast a spotlight on one of his central vulnerabilities: economic pressure.
Russia's Lavrov says balance of power shifting to emerging economies
The global balance of power has tilted to major emerging economies such as China and India as US hegemony is increasingly undermined – much of it by its own actions, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. In his speech on Saturday at…
Poll: Trump's approval rating hits second-term low as Americans sour on the economy and Iran war
President Donald Trump 's job approval rating has sunk to a new low as Americans express growing concerns about rising costs and the war with Iran, according to an NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey. Overall, 37% of adults approve…
US delegation presses Cuba to transition to market economy - media
US officials have urged Cuba to transition from socialism to a market-based economy and compensate American citizens and corporations whose assets were seized in the 1960s, several US media outlets reported on Friday and Saturday, citing sources…
Mazzucato on the Iran war's economic shock: Who pays the price?
Redi Tlhabi speaks to economist Mariana Mazzucato on the Iran war's economic fallout and who's really paying the price. The world is reckoning with the biggest oil supply disruption in history, one that has sent energy prices soaring, rattled stock…
Putin finally admits Russia's economy is in trouble and grasps for answers, after warnings about a financial crisis have been piling up
Russian President Vladimir Putin made his concerns about the economy public as he vented frustration at aides and demanded they come up with solutions. During a televised meeting on the economy Wednesday, he revealed that GDP shrank by combined…
Rachel Reeves calls in UK bank bosses for crunch talks amid Iran war economic fallout
Rachel Reeves is battling with the economic fallout from the Iran war Rachel Reeves has called in the bosses of the UK biggest banks for crunch talks as the Chancellor grapples with the deepening economic fallout from the war in Iran. Leading…
The UK seaside town with a 146 year-old lightshow - £300 boost to local economy
A UK seaside town has credited its 146-year-old winter light show with bringing a staggering £300 million into its local economy. Lighting up Blackpool for 146 years, the Illuminations first became an attraction in 1879 when the council…
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (18th April) - Economy Class & Beyond
It's the Saturday after the week before, and your author has their feet up after a week on the press beat. But Saturday has come, so it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Ferris Wheel at the Hamburg Dom (Frühlingsdom) –…
Is the economy really that bad or is my husband just incompetent?
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Ladder or Lottery': Tulane professor examines barriers to economic growth
Gary Hoover is the executive director of the Murphy Institute at Tulane University, a professor of economics and an affiliate professor of law. From 2015 to 2020, he was a President's Associates Presidential Professor and the Chair of the Economics…
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