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What SXSW 2026 revealed about the creator economy's future
At SXSW 2026, the creator economy moved firmly into the spotlight as a defining force in modern marketing. Creators are no longer viewed as content producers alone. They are business owners, cultural drivers, and trusted voices with direct…
Helium supply shock threatens Asian chipmakers as economic slowdown fears mount
The Iran war is rattling Asian chipmakers as damage to Qatar 's gas facilities chokes off supplies of helium, an essential ingredient in manufacturing products ranging from smartphones to medical scanners. Analysts warn that the supply disruption…
Economy added 178,000 jobs in March: The key facts and figures
The economy added 178,000 jobs in March, and the unemployment rate fell slightly to 4.3%, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Friday. Forecasters had expected the unemployment rate would be unchanged at 4.4% and that job growth would total 65,000.
Donald Trump's approval on economy one year after tariffs launched
President Donald Trump 's approval rating on the economy dropped in the year since he announced wide-ranging tariffs on imported goods into the United States, according to recent polls. In a statement to Newsweek, White House spokesperson Kush…
Europe's $200 Diesel Puts War Strain on Economic Lifeblood
Fuel prices continued to skyrocket from Pretoria to Paris after US President Donald Trump failed to quell market anxiety over his war against Iran. Diesel surged the most in four years, today rising almost 10% to more than $200 a barrel. The fuel…
Trump Is Silencing Government Warning Signals of an Economic Crash
If the United States economy is headed off a cliff, better that we receive no warning in advance. That may not be the stated goal of the Trump administration, but, to borrow a term from the late MIT economist Paul Samuelson, that's its “…
Credit rating agency says Manitoba's budget plan is inconsistent with economic growth
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How Insulated Is the U.S. Economy From the Iran War?
In the last year, the U.S. economy has seemed to defy gravity, withstanding a chaotic trade war, shocks to the labor supply, and wild swings in the stock market. Now it is absorbing a global oil shock far better than most of the world. The U.S.
KPMG's chief economist says the only clear way out of the Iran war for global economies is a 'deep recession
As the Iran war raises stagflation risks for the global economy, a 'deep recession' may be the only way out, says KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk. In mentioning stagflation, Swonk is referring to a dreaded scenario defined by persistently high…
Sino Group launches 'GoCircular' with over 30 brands to champion the circular economy
Sino Group launched its first cross-district, cross-sector 'GoCircular' experiential campaign on Thursday, with five major malls joining hands with over 30 brands to promote circular economy upcycling. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT The campaign…
Jobs report set to offer key gauge of economy amid war with Iran
A jobs report on Friday will provide a key gauge of U.S. economic health as the nation weathers a global oil shock set off by the war with Iran. The government data -- which details hiring in March -- is set to arrive as the war drives up gasoline…
U.S. economy adds stronger-than-expected 178,000 jobs in March
The labor market snapped back with 178,000 jobs added in March, while the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.3%, the government said Friday. Why it matters: Hiring boomed after shedding jobs in February, suggesting a steadying labor market as the…
US economy added 178,000 jobs in March, well above expectations
This story about the March 2026 jobs report is developing and will be updated with more details. The U.S. economy added jobs in March as the labor market rebounded after it unexpectedly shed jobs a month ago. The Labor Department on Friday reported…
Job Losses and Wall Street Woes Cloud NYC's Economic Outlook
New York City is losing jobs, making life more difficult for Mayor Zohran Mamdani as he seeks to close a big budget deficit while emphasizing economic justice rather than growth. The city lost 20,000 jobs in 2025 to end the year with employment of…
Germany's Economy Minister Urges Nuclear Rethink As Energy Prices Surge, Growth Forecasts Slide
Germany's Economy Minister Katherina Reiche has openly called for a fundamental reassessment of the country's long-standing rejection of nuclear power, warning that heavy dependence on gas has left Europe's largest economy dangerously exposed to…
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