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The New Loyalty Economy Is Coming For Renters
Row of colorful Victorian houses with bay windows along a city street as a motor scooter passes, in the Mission District, San Francisco, California, September 11, 2025. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) For decades, loyalty programs…
Peru's economic miracle is at stake as voters head to polls
Peruvians are heading to the polls on Sunday in what is expected to be a tight presidential runoff, with the model behind one of Latin America's most stable economies at stake. Voters will decide whether they finally give a shot to three-time…
What Comes After Economic Nihilism: Gen-Z's New American Dream
Young adult lost the stairs to move up For 70 years, the American Dream came with a clear path. School. Job. Promotion. Mortgage. House. Financial freedom. But many young adults feel the path has disintegrated. Headline economic numbers such as GDP…
Businesses fear for economy if Swiss vote to cap population at 10 million
Switzerland goes to the polls on June 14 to vote on whether to cap its population at 10 million people in a referendum some have likened to a “Swiss Brexit,” alarming many businesses who fear an economic blow should the…
A Bifurcated Market And Economy Will Lead To Consolidation
Technology sector valuations have reached unsustainable extremes, prompting a broad market correction as interest rates rise and profit-taking accelerates. The correction is driven by valuation excess, not economic weakness; earnings growth remains…
What you need to know about GAESA, the Cuban economic conglomerate
“Today, Cuba is not controlled by any ‘revolution.' Cuba is controlled by GAESA,” he declared. “A ‘state within the state' that is accountable to no one and hoards the profits from its businesses for the benefit…
Bolivia's insurrection isn't about economic grievances. It's about ideology
Western coverage calls the unrest a one-dimensional labor dispute over wages and fuel. The New York Times blamed teacher pay, contaminated fuel, and a new land law. Reuters pointed to teachers demanding higher wages and transport unions striking…
DLR extension to Thamesmead could drive £15.6bn in economic growth
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. A planned DLR extension to Thamesmead could…
Why Trump's War Hasn't Broken Iran's Economy
Iran's economy was already under strain before the US and Israel launched their war on the Islamic Republic. It was grappling with negative growth, soaring inflation and a currency crisis. Those problems have been compounded by strikes on the…
Putin's Davos: What SPIEF 2026 revealed about Russia's war economy
The 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum opened on June 3, 2026, under the theme “Pragmatic Dialogue: the Path to a Stable Future.” As Russia's elite and foreign guests gathered, Ukrainian drones struck the host city. One…
The latest economic insights
While consumers are feeling pressure and service-sector momentum is softening, manufacturing offered a rare bright spot. The ISM Manufacturing Index for May came in better than expected, supported by firmer new orders and a rebound in production…
'Swiss Brexit' population cap vote sparks fears of economic blow
Switzerland is poised for a pivotal vote on 14 June, as citizens head to the polls to decide on a proposal to cap the nation's population at 10 million. The referendum, which some have dubbed a 'Swiss Brexit', has sparked alarm among businesses…
Watch SpaceX IPO Fuels Space Economy Buzz
SpaceX IPO Fuels Space Economy Buzz SpaceX is just days from Wall Street's biggest IPO ever. And as capital pours into the Space Economy, the opportunities go beyond rocketships. Space exploration yields critical infrastructure for plenty of…
Hong Kong tycoon bets China will overtake US economy 'in next decade or so'
Hong Kong property tycoon Gordon Wu Ying-sheung has predicted that China will overtake the US as the world's largest economy in the next decade or so, propelled by rapid technological advances while Washington is weighed down by massive defence…
Busan reengineers its local economy for BTS windfall
Global cities hosting stadium-sized concerts face a familiar dilemma: Massive crowds arrive, spend money exclusively at the venue and depart, leaving nearby neighborhood merchants with little more than traffic congestion and litter. Ahead of the…
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