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Speech by Governor Barr on rural economic development at 'Strengthening America's Economy through Rural Investment'
It is great to be here with you today. During my career, I've had the opportunity to work on issues affecting rural communities, especially access to capital. My time at the Federal Reserve has only deepened my appreciation for the opportunities…
The key economic obstacles that are robbing a generation of motherhood
Every few months, Aoife McGrath has a moment when she thinks she has finally found a foothold – a place she can settle, unpack properly, begin to make plans. Then the ground disappears again. Aged 31 and from south county Dublin – one…
Bringing people together at AI for the Economy Forum
Today we're bringing people together in Washington D.C. to discuss how AI will impact the economy and jobs. At our inaugural AI for the Economy Forum, co-hosted with MIT FutureTech, we're starting with a simple premise: neither the benefits nor the…
Countries to benefit from $100 trillion global economic expansion
Certain nations appear well positioned to benefit from what is expected to be a major expansion in the world economy over the next quarter century. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the combined gross domestic product (GDP) of the…
Canada tourists deal economic blow by skipping US
Canadian tourists are foregoing travel to the U.S. amid a period of strain in the bilateral relationship, with plummeting visits threatening the American tourism industry and wider American economy. According to data released Monday by Statistics…
The starter economy is broken
For generations, the arc of early American adulthood followed a predictable script: land a first job, buy a used car, rent an apartment, eventually own a home. The “starter economy”—that cluster of accessible, entry-level goods…
Trump's Corruption Is What's Tanking the Economy
A lot of things happened. Here are some of the things. This is TPM's Morning Memo. In the aftermath of Viktor Orbán's defeat in Hungary, a typically shallow conventional wisdom has already emerged that unless President Trump gets the economy…
IMF warns global economy at risk of recession if Iran war persists
Dearbail JordanBusiness reporter The global economy is at risk of recession if the US-Israel war with Iran continues and high energy prices persist, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned. In its World Economic Outlook report, the IMF…
Frontier AI's Economic Engine
Coding offers immediate economic impact, tractable problem domains, and massive demand, enabling Anthropic to accelerate its research and deliver compelling returns. Internal teams access advanced models at cost, enabling deeper, more…
Chinese Shares Erase Post-Iran War Losses on Economic Resilience
China's onshore stocks have recouped their losses since the Iran war began, outperforming the broader Asian market with a more resilient economy and efforts to insulate it from an oil shock. The benchmark CSI 300 Index rose as much as 0.6%…
Air New Zealand's economy Skynest bunk beds set for launch
Economy passengers on Air New Zealand's ultra-long-haul flight between Auckland and New York can book a spot in the airline's bunk-bed style sleeping pods from May, which will take to skies in late 2026. In what the airline says is a world first…
Macho men implode in Trump's MAGA economy
President Donald Trump promised when he ran for reelection in 2024 that he would revitalize American jobs, particularly in traditionally masculine industries like manufacturing. Yet according to a recent report by a business journalist, that's not…
How a US blockade near the Strait of Hormuz could work and the impact ahead for the global economy
A blockade of Iranian ports that President Donald Trump said began Monday could further disrupt oil prices, has spurred questions about international law and leaves doubts about whether the pressure tactic will force Tehran to reopen the vital…
What is 'stagflation' and why is it a threat to the UK economy?
The UK is predicted to face 'stagflation' – a combination of rising inflation, higher unemployment and low economic growth – primarily due to escalating energy prices stemming from the Iran war. Thomas Pugh, chief economist at RSM UK…
UK growth forecast cut as economy faces biggest hit of G7 due to Iran war
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 UK is set for the biggest hit to growth…
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