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Andy Burnham can't explain the economy
The government “should do what any good housewife would do if money was short”, Margaret Thatcher told the Dartford Conservative Association when she was adopted as a candidate in 1949. “Look at their accounts and see what was…
Weak economy puts pressure on Chile government's goals
Sept. 2 (UPI) -- Weak economic activity and employment figures in Chile are increasing pressure on President José Antonio Kast's government, which has made restoring economic growth, investment and job creation central priorities of its…
Almost half of households do not see benefits of economic growth, report says
Almost half of people in Britain live in areas where economic growth does not translate into a better quality of life with a 'stark' North-South divide in the spending power of households, a new report finds. Researchers at consultancy firm PwC…
Almost half of households do not see benefits of economic growth, report says
Michael Race and Mitchell Labiak, Business reporters Almost half of people in Britain live in areas where economic growth does not translate into a better quality of life with a 'stark' North-South divide in the spending power of households, a new…
Burnham pressed on economy at first PMQs as UK borrowing costs rise
Jennifer McKiernan Political reporter Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has pressed Andy Burnham over UK borrowing and spending at his first Prime Minister's Questions. Badenoch called on the PM to say where spending would be cut and how he would…
Agriculture-and Farmers-Should Be at the Heart of Transforming Africa's Economy, Leading Voices Agree
Africa's agricultural productivity has grown in recent decades, but more progress needs to be made to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and create lasting economic growth, experts agreed at the TIME Impact Dinner on Wednesday Sep. 2 in…
How economics and public-sector experience shaped Jeff Rehberger's career
Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Jeff Rehberger's academic and professional background spans economics, research, and consulting in structured organizational settings. Jeff Rehberger followed a career path that took…
What USS Abraham Lincoln arriving in Thailand means for economy
The USS Abraham Lincoln has dropped anchor in Thailand after a record-setting voyage in the Middle East, and locals are welcoming thousands of sailors they believe will provide a boost to the economy. After 286 days at sea and 250 without a port…
The Guardian view on Kemi Badenoch and the economy: a plan stuck in the Tory comfort zone | Editorial
To outlast a prime minister always counts as some kind of achievement for an opposition leader, although Kemi Badenoch cannot claim credit for Sir Keir Starmer's downfall. Sir Keir's wounds were mostly self-inflicted. To the extent that opposition…
Fed's Williams ties rising bond yields to strong economy, CNBC reports
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said on Wednesday rising long-term bond yields aren't driven by inflation fears but are instead a reflection of a solid economy, in comments that also said he was still collecting information…
Prolonged Iran war creating major dent in global economy, Cliff Kupchan says
To discuss the latest flare-up in the war with Iran and the impact on the global economy, Geoff Bennett spoke with Cliff Kupchan. He's chairman emeritus at the consulting company Eurasia Group and senior fellow at the think tank Center for the…
Fresh strikes by US and Iran risk further destabilizing the global economy
The United States and Iran traded strikes on Tuesday and Wednesday, ending a monthlong lull and risking a return to war with global consequences. U.S. military strikes across southern Iran on Tuesday targeted Iranian air defense sites, radar…
Economics says Australia should have negative migration
Politics has forced the hand of the major parties to announce immigration cuts. But on those promises, Australia would run one of the highest per-capita intakes in the developed world – above most of Western Europe, where immigration is…
Swiss Economy Grows Rapidly in the Second Quarter
As expected, the Swiss economy grew at a rapid pace in the second quarter of 2026. Real gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 1.5 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis compared with the previous quarter. (File photo) As expected, the Swiss economy…
The Economy Is Worse Than It Is On The Brett Winterble Show
Tune in here to this Wednesday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! Brett kicks off the program by talking about an unexpected visit to the WBT studios and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's exclusive sit-down interview with Breaking Brett…
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