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Ireland: How will energy crisis hit the economy?
Economics and business editor, BBC News NI Ireland's government this week moved to support people who are starting to feel the economic hit from the Iran war. Taxes on petrol and diesel were cut and there was an extra €150 benefit for around…
Soaring gas prices and supply chain disruptions drive up costs across the economy
The disruptions from the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran spread quickly to commercial aircraft, shipping lanes and the world's energy supply. Those repercussions have already hit fuel costs, including for motorists, truckers and fishermen, and are…
The stay-at-home boyfriend is now an economic trend as more women than men go to work
You probably know a woman supporting an unemployed man. Maybe you've been that woman. What used to be an embarrassing secret has quietly become a macroeconomic data point, and the Federal Reserve has the receipts. As of early 2026, women held more…
Does Hungary's economy need to be fixed?
Hungarian opposition leader Peter Magyar has promised a “New Deal” to revive the country's economy. But will a cash influx from Brussels be enough to win voters over? Across the Western media, Hungary's April 12 election has been…
Analysis: A new oil shock is building. The next few weeks of war will be decisive for the economy.
Oil executives and analysts warn that the Strait of Hormuz needs to be reopened by mid-April or oil-supply disruptions will get significantly worse. Benchmark oil prices reflect some optimistic scenarios that could still come true, but the window…
No end to war in sight after one month as Iran squeezes global economy
All sides say they are winning. But one month into this war perhaps only one outcome is certain: Immense damage to the global economy. After four weeks, President Donald Trump is talking up negotiations to end this conflict that he started…
Coasean Light on Economic Reality
Here's a letter to the editor of National Review Online. Daniel Flynn's reflections on Bill Buckley's “feud” with Murray Rothbard are excellent (“ Revisiting the Buckley–Rothbard Feud,” March 27). And while the…
Oil spill deals economic blow to fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico
VERACRUZ, Mexico (AP) — Every year, fish markets in the seaside Mexican city of Veracruz flood with a crush of customers in the lead up to Holy Week. This year, they were virtually empty. That's because a huge oil spill off the Gulf of…
Early economic data for March 2026 shows 'moderation in economic momentum': Finance Ministry
Early high frequency economic indicators in March 2026 are already beginning to show signs of slowing in response to the constraints created by the war in West Asia, the Ministry of Finance has said in a new report. The Monthly Economic Review for…
Britons give scathing verdict on Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves's economic leadership
Voters believe the economy is getting worse on the PM and Chancellor's watch The depth of worry about the state of the economy is laid bare in new polling in which voters delivering a damning verdict on Sir Keir Starmer's Government. More than…
Worried about Strait of Hormuz inflation to come? The world economy has one word for you: Plastics
There are 193 active petrochemical complexes in the Middle East, handling 22% of global supply, all dependent on the Strait of Hormuz for shipping their product. Even though consumers don't feel the price impact as quickly as they do with gasoline…
St. Mary's County Regional Airport Marks Runway Expansion As Officials Highlight Economic Impact
HOLLYWOOD, Md. — State, county and federal officials gathered Tuesday at St. Mary's County Regional Airport to celebrate the completion of a runway extension and broader airfield improvements, marking a long-awaited infrastructure milestone…
Mindef to focus on economic empowerment instead of welfare aid for military vets, says Khaled
KOTA TINGGI: The Defence Ministry is shifting its approach towards supporting military veterans by focusing on long-term employment and economic empowerment rather than relying solely on welfare assistance, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin.
Odisha's $500 Billion Economy Vision By 2036 Achievable With Strong Execution, Say Experts
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government's vision of transforming the State into a $500 billion economy by 2036 is both ambitious and attainable, provided critical gaps between policy planning and on-ground execution are effectively addressed, experts…
Yet More on Trade and Traumatic Economic Change
Thanks for your reply to my earlier note. You write: Not all jobs lost are the same. Not all jobs lost to free trade are the same. Not all factories that close are the same. Not all communities in which jobs are lost are the same. And not all free…
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