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Carbon capture and storage: Powering the future of Louisiana's industrial economy
What do the oil and gas, chemical, agribusiness, steel, and information technology sectors have in common? Each play a part in Louisiana's diversified industrial economy – and they are all exploring how carbon capture and storage (CCS)…
US and Iran hold economic standoff
Iran's stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz has sent average U.S. gas prices to their highest average point since the war started – about $4.23 per gallon – as President Trump's approval ratings continue to plummet. But the president…
France's Economy Stalled in First Quarter
The French economy had an unexpectedly weak start to the year, and is likely to struggle ahead as a jump in energy prices weakens consumer spending and delays a hoped for recovery in industry. The conflict in the Middle East is the latest blow to…
US entering 'C-shaped economy,' Hilton CEO says
The American economy may be transitioning to a new phase in which growth is no longer reserved for the wealthiest consumers, according to the CEO of the hospitality giant Hilton, who believes rising demand at lower- and mid-priced hotels points to…
West Asia Conflict Deepens India's Economic Challenges
Even if there is an early agreement on a cessation of hostilities in West Asia, the price shock will not go away easily, points out A K Bhattacharya. West Asia conflict is expected to trigger a sustained oil and gas price shock, impacting India's…
Israel's economy and financial markets are booming - even as conflict rages in the Middle East
Conflict involving Israel has escalated this year, but the country's economy is still expected to outperform major developed markets in 2026. Capital markets are also outperforming, with the Tel Aviv 35 surging and the shekel rising. It comes as…
US economy is putting young people off dating
Rising prices and broader economic pressures are reshaping young Americans' appetite for romance, with date-night inflation forcing many to step back from the scene altogether. According to the BMO Real Financial Progress Index, released in…
Taiwan economy minister to visit US for major investment summit
Taiwan Economy Minister Kung Ming-hsin said he would leave for the United States on Thursday to attend a major U.S.-government organised investment forum. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Taiwan and the United States in January signed a deal to cut…
Why is Britain's economy so stuck? It's the tension between what voters want and what the bond markets allow | Larry Elliott
The days of two-party politics are over. When voters go to the polls in England next week, they will have five main contenders to choose from. In Scotland and Wales, the nationalists make it a six-strong race. This fragmentation reflects the deep…
Eight graphs on free movement and the Swiss economy
Wie sich die Personenfreizügigkeit auf die Schweizer Wirtschaft auswirkt Huit graphiques pour comprendre les effets de la libre circulation sur l'économie suisse Original Livre circulação impulsiona imigração…
Inside the Wedding Guest Economy
There comes a time in every girl's life when all her paid time off — and a good chunk of disposable income — is allocated to weddings. A bachelorette weekend in Miami, a civil ceremony in London, a three-day destination wedding in…
Op-Ed: Financial education is key to Northeast Pennsylvania's economic future, and it must start early
Carmen Magistro, Northern Pennsylvania Regional President, M&T Bank Across Northeast Pennsylvania, there is a continued focus on economic growth and expanding opportunity. These priorities are critical to the region's future. They also depend on a…
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Starbucks leans into 'experience economy' with Reserve store in Delhi
Coffee in Connaught Place is rarely hard to find. Making it worth lingering over is harder. And Tata Starbucks is betting on exactly that. What was once Starbucks' first store in Delhi has quietly graduated into something more deliberate, more…
Swiss economy remains under pressure
According to the KOF Economic Barometer, expectations for the Swiss economy brightened somewhat in April following the surprisingly significant slump in March. However, the leading indicator remains below the long-term average. As the KOF Institute…
Saudi Economic Growth Slows as Iran War Hits Oil Exports
Saudi Arabia's quarterly economic growth rate slowed to its lowest since mid-2024, as the kingdom grapples with the Iran war's effects on its crucial oil industry. Gross domestic product expanded 2.8% year-on-year in the three months through March…
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