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Canada's Economy Under Pressure as Middle East Conflict Drives Economic Uncertainty
OTTAWA, ON, April 2, 2026 /CNW/ - Canada's economy is expected to post modest growth in 2026 in the face of new global headwinds from the Middle East conflict, according to new research from Signal49 Research, formerly operating as The Conference…
Donald Trump's approval on economy one year after tariffs launched
President Donald Trump 's approval rating on the economy dropped in the year since he announced wide-ranging tariffs on imported goods into the United States, according to recent polls. In a statement to Newsweek, White House spokesperson Kush…
Europe's $200 Diesel Puts War Strain on Economic Lifeblood
Fuel prices continued to skyrocket from Pretoria to Paris after US President Donald Trump failed to quell market anxiety over his war against Iran. Diesel surged the most in four years, today rising almost 10% to more than $200 a barrel. The fuel…
How Insulated Is the U.S. Economy From the Iran War?
In the last year, the U.S. economy has seemed to defy gravity, withstanding a chaotic trade war, shocks to the labor supply, and wild swings in the stock market. Now it is absorbing a global oil shock far better than most of the world. The U.S.
KPMG's chief economist says the only clear way out of the Iran war for global economies is a 'deep recession
As the Iran war raises stagflation risks for the global economy, a 'deep recession' may be the only way out, says KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk. In mentioning stagflation, Swonk is referring to a dreaded scenario defined by persistently high…
Tracking Trump's Tariffs Across the Global Economy
Mar 30 US won't allow Chinese EVs from Canada to enter its market Mar 18 US says Canada is behind Mexico in talks to review USMCA Mar 13 USTR launches 301 probe into 60 countries for forced-labor practices Mar 12 South Korean lawmakers approve bill…
Sino Group launches 'GoCircular' with over 30 brands to champion the circular economy
Sino Group launched its first cross-district, cross-sector 'GoCircular' experiential campaign on Thursday, with five major malls joining hands with over 30 brands to promote circular economy upcycling. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The campaign…
Sindhudurg Airport: The Konkan's Runway to a New Economic Horizon
Sindhudurg: Nestled along Maharashtra's pristine Konkan coastline, Sindhudurg, a 24x7, Instrument Flight Rules certified Airport, is steadily emerging as a model for the future of regional aviation infrastructure. Unlike conventional airport…
Trump approval rating hits new low as Iran war squeezes economy
President Trump's approval numbers have slipped in recent weeks, hovering near the lowest levels of his second term, as Americans — including his conservative base — grow increasingly wary of a prolonged war in Iran that could portend…
National security is 'cornerstone' of Hong Kong's mega-event economy, says Rosanna Law
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui has described national security as the “cornerstone” of Hong Kong's mega-event economy, urging the public to integrate awareness of national security into their daily…
Ripple Reveals Economic Impact of Its Donation
Last September, San Francisco-based enterprise blockchain company Ripple made a $15 million charitable contribution using its highly regulated RLUSD stablecoin on the XRP Ledger. The donation was received by the Accion Opportunity Fund (AOF), an…
Cramer's week ahead: Two key economic reports and earnings from Levi's, Delta
CNBC's Jim Cramer told investors to keep an eye on Middle East developments and inflation data next week. He pointed to important earnings releases from Levi Strauss and Delta Air Lines as well. CNBC's Jim Cramer outlined Thursday what investors…
UMass Donahue Institute report: Warning signs for Mass. research economy
AMHERST — Reductions in federal funding for research and development could negatively impact the Massachusetts economy for at least a decade, according to a new study released by the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute. In a state…
[In This Economy] Beware the allure of price caps on fuel and food
As the Middle East conflict keeps pushing oil prices up (recently hitting $119 per barrel), proposals for price controls are brewing in many countries including the Philippines. In a new bill, Senator Bam Aquino wants to classify gasoline and…
Jobless claims fall 9,000 as overall layoffs remain low across the economy
U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain sparse despite a softening labor market and rising energy costs due to the Iran war. The number of Americans applying for jobless aid for the week ending March 28 fell by…
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