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Trump's economic war on Black America
Donald Trump claims he is a great friend to Black America. He loves “my African Americans,” he says, and claims to be the greatest president for Black people since Abraham Lincoln. He has pledged to protect “Black jobs”…
ECONOMY: WHY PAKISTAN'S PANDA BOND MATTERS
Pakistan has entered China's domestic bond market through a yuan-denominated sovereign issuance of Renminbi (RMB) 1.75 billion, roughly $258 million. The bond, issued in May 2026, is small relative to Pakistan's external financing needs, and its…
UK economy set to have stayed in slow lane after Iran war held back growth
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The UK's economy is expected to have been stagnant for…
One Nation is capitalising on Australians' economic pessimism like never before. Is a 'stagflation impulse' to blame?
In the three decades since Pauline Hanson entered federal politics, Australia has experienced numerous bouts of voter frustration with the mainstream parties. But it is only lately that the negative sentiment towards the majors has propelled One…
UK economy set to stagnate as Iran war and high energy costs hold back growth
The UK economy is expected to have remained stagnant for another month, with industries under pressure and geopolitical tensions hindering growth. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) will publish May's gross domestic product (GDP) figures on…
UK economy set to have stayed in slow lane after Iran war held back growth
The UK's economy is expected to have been stagnant for another month as some industries come under pressure and the Iran war continues to hold back growth. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) will publish May's gross domestic product (GDP)…
War Leaves Economy With More Stubborn Inflation, Economists Project
The good news: War with Iran didn't hurt the U.S. nearly as much as economists feared. The bad news: It left inflation, already above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, more persistent—and left the Fed with no room to cut interest rates.
J.D. Tuccille: Republicans join Democrats in the backward fight against economic freedom
To the extent he's known to the American public, Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman is remembered for advocating economic freedom and for the bestselling book Free to Choose that he co-authored with his wife, Rose, as well as the…
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (11th July) - Economy Class & Beyond
As we dive into another heat wave in the United Kingdom, it's one of the bigger weekends for your author and editor, with it being Pokémon Go Fest Global Weekend. But we do have some headlines to clear as we head into the weekend, so it's…
World economic outlook growth projections in selected countries by IMF
The IMF's latest 2026 growth forecast shows India and China leading the pack, with real GDP growth projected at 6.4% and 4.6%, respectively, driving global momentum.
UK economy tipped to stall as Iran war chokes growth
The UK's economy is expected to stall another month as the Iran war continues to choke growth and some industries face slowing output. Gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to have slipped again by 0.1 per cent in May, according to some…
The Birmingham areas with the highest economic inactivity rates
New Office for National Statistics data has revealed Birmingham dominates the list of West Midlands areas with the lowest economic activity. The ONS figures, recorded between March 15 and 21, 2021, show all top 10 areas with the highest economic…
Libya and Japan Explore Economic and Investment Cooperation
Reporting on hosting the high-level Libyan economic delegation on an official visit to Japan from July 7 to 10 July, the Libyan Embassy in Tokyo said the delegation's Japan visit had come in the context of strengthening bilateral relations between…
Solar panel firm calls for future green policy certainty
A solar panel company which is planning to create hundreds of jobs is calling for certainty from politicians to aid its expansion. Power Roll currently employs around 35 people at its test plant in Murton, County Durham, where it is developing…
Solar panel firm calls for future green policy certainty
North East and Cumbria political editor A solar panel company which is planning to create hundreds of jobs is calling for certainty from politicians to aid its expansion. Power Roll currently employs around 35 people at its test plant in Murton…
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