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Economic And Business Structures
Markets, sectors, industries, companies, brands, and products are distinct levels of classification used to analyze and understand economic and business structures. They progress from a broad, general view of the economy down to the specific goods…

The Fed faces economic uncertainty and political pressure as it decides whether to cut rates
WASHINGTON -- In a sign of how unusual this week's Federal Reserve meeting is, the decision it will make on interest rates — usually the main event — is just one of the key unknowns to be resolved when officials gather Tuesday and…

China's economy continues to stumble as industry output, retail sales disappoint | Fortune Asia
China's economy showed further signs of weakness last month, with key data Monday revealing factory output and consumption rising at their weakest pace for around a year. Beijing has struggled to fully reignite the world's number two economy since…

Gold prices soar amid economic uncertainty
Compare that to the stock market, the S&P 500 has notched gains of about 12% since the start of the year, the tech-heavy Nasdaq is up nearly 15%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average has grown 8% in that same time period. There are a variety of…

The Facts Tell The Real Story About The Clean Energy Economy
PLEASANTON, CA - APRIL 16: Employees of SPG Solar mount a photovoltaic panel onto a steel rack on top of one of seven public school rooftops on April 16, 2008 in Pleasanton, California. The rooftop solar panel array is a 186 kw system. The…

China's economy slowdown deepens in August with retail sales, industrial output missing expectations
Retail sales rose 3.4% in August from a year earlier, missing analysts' estimates for a 3.9% growth and slowing from July's 3.7% growth. China's industrial output growth slipped 5.2%, the worst performance since August last year. Fixed-asset…

Chinese economy weakens as consumer spending and factory output slows
China's economy showed further signs of weakness last month, with important data revealing factory output and consumption rising at their weakest pace for about a year. The disappointing data adds pressure on Beijing to roll out more stimulus to…

Ministers urged to put retailers at heart of economic policy - BBC News
A trade association has called for the next Scottish government to put town, city centres and retail destinations at the 'heart of economic decision making'. The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has published a manifesto ahead of the 2026 Holyrood…

Milei has transformed the Argentinian economy - if only Labour would take note
Sign up for our email featuring expert insight and funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and SMEs I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. As the government here looks for an…
An Unresponsive Public Is Undermining Government Economic Data
Anyone who surveys the public, from marketers to pollsters, struggles nowadays to get people to answer their questions. That phenomenon afflicts crucial government data, making it harder for policymakers and investors to know the true state of the…

The Cardboard Boxpocalypse and the State of the US Economy
Almost everything we buy nowadays has been in a box at some point. Goods are shipped in boxes. Products ordered online arrive at our doorstep in boxes. Boxes are so ubiquitous that some strategists use them as an unconventional macroeconomic…

Market Rally Conceals Deep Cracks in World Economy, BIS Warns
Recent gains in financial markets don't adequately reflect dangers looming from higher sovereign debt and disrupted world trade, the Bank for International Settlements warned. Investors in both stocks and credit, cheered by prospects of government…

Chinese, US teams reconvene for 2nd day of economic, trade talks in Madrid
Economy MADRID: The Chinese and US delegations reconvened on Monday for the second day of their talks on economic and trade issues. On Sunday, the two teams conducted their first day of talks at the Santa Cruz Palace that houses the Spanish Foreign…

Breast cancer could cost UK economy £4.2bn by 2050, report suggests
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The cost of breast cancer to the UK economy…

Poland's Economy Defies Putin's Threats and Keeps Growing
With the obvious exception of Ukraine, no country has more to lose from Vladimir Putin's warmongering than Poland, which shares a border of more than 300 miles (483 kilometers) with its battle-weary neighbor to the southeast. The boundary with…
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