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Economic Forecast Slower Due To Lower Immigration, New Data Confirms
New population estimates for the United States confirm the educated guesses that economists had been making: population growth was slower last year. That likely portends future weakness in population growth, implying slower total gains for the U.S.
Taiwan's economy grows 8.6% in 2025, fastest rate in 15 years, turbocharged by the AI boom
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Taiwan's economy expanded at an 8.6% annual rate last year, the fastest pace in 15 years, as its export-focused industries were buoyed by the frenzy over artificial intelligence and a surge of shipments to the U.S.. The advanced…
SADC urges private sector to spearhead regional economic integration
GABORONE, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- Southern African Development Community (SADC) Executive Secretary Elias Magosi on Friday urged Botswana's private sector to take the lead in driving the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking at a…
Canada Economy on Track to Shrink 0.5% in Fourth Quarter
Canada's gross domestic product likely shrank in the fourth quarter, highlighting choppy performance as the trade-dependent economy adjusts to US tariffs. Industry-based gross domestic product expanded by 0.1% in December, according to a flash…
Budget At Economic Crossroads
'We believe the truth is in the middle, and that India is at an important crossroads.' The backdrop in which the Budget is presented tends to set the tone. But this year it all seems rather confusing. There are enough indicators to suggest that…
Starmer should not be misguided - China is already in economic decline
Sir Keir Starmer is late to the Chinese economic miracle. Hyper-growth was already on borrowed time as far back as 2010, undermined by debt saturation and the insidious long-tail effects of the global financial crisis. China's share of world GDP…
Here's what Kevin Warsh's selection as Fed chair means for the economy, markets and you
President Donald Trump has selected former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to serve as the next chair of the Fed, putting a well-known critic of the U.S. central bank in its top job. Trump made the announcement in a Truth Social post at 6:48…
Hong Kong economy grows 3.5% in 2025, beating earlier forecasts
Hong Kong's economy expanded by 3.5 per cent in 2025, marking the city's third consecutive year of growth and surpassing an earlier forecast of 3.2 per cent. Advance estimates released by the Census and Statistics Department on Friday also showed…
Bury St Edmunds revels in tourism economy record-breaking high
Bury St Edmunds' history and culture continues to be a draw, a business chief has said, as tourists brought an extra £4.6m to the local area over two years. Latest research commissioned by West Suffolk Council showed the value of the town's…
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India's AI Strategy Should Be Economic, Not Aspirational: Economic Survey 2026
The Economic Survey 2025–26, tabled in Parliament on Friday, described artificial intelligence (AI) as an economic strategy rather than a technological prestige race. It said that India should pursue application-driven and decentralised AI…
What leading voices in economics and business are saying about Kevin Warsh's nomination as Fed chair
The renowned economist Mohamed El-Erian congratulated Warsh on his nomination to lead the Fed. 'Having observed and interacted with Kevin during his prior tenure as Fed Governor, in academia, and as a fellow member of the Group of Thirty (G-30), I…
Wealth inequality and the 'K-shaped' economy are more striking than ever, data shows
The K-shaped economy is as apparent as ever, and isn't going away anytime soon, economists said. It's now seen as more of a facet of the modern U.S. economy than a passing fad. This disparity can help explain to success of politicians focused on…
Trump expected to nominate Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair today; French economy slows - business live
If Kevin Warsh is nominated as the next Fed chair, it could lower the risks of another major drop in the dollar, ING analysts suggest: The dollar has been waiting for a catalyst for a recovery, and the news that Kevin Warsh is likely to be…
Economic Syrvey Survey flags India's siloed city governance model
Every million-plus city should be required to prepare a statutory 20-year City Spatial and Economic Plan, updated every five years, with three non-negotiable elements — a transport network plan, a housing supply plan with annual unit…
New cars are increasingly becoming a luxury amid K-shaped economy concerns
The U.S. auto industry is facing affordability concerns as affluent buyers are purchasing new vehicles, while lower-income ones are staying out of the market. The share of new-car buyers with incomes of less than $100,000 has dropped from 50% in…
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