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Build A Monthly Economic Dashboard, Then Skip The Headlines
Newspaper headlines and computer database. Business leaders pay attention to the economy, as they should. But they often focus on the wrong issues, not the ones that merit the greatest attention. And many feel guilty that they do not pay more…
How AI Is Reshaping The Economics Of Services Businesses
Arthur Mouratov, the Founder of Silicon Valley Investclub. The dominant story in AI investment continues to be infrastructure. In Q2 2026, artificial intelligence companies raised over $99 billion in disclosed transactions, according to my…
Low water levels on Germany's Rhine amid heat and drought threaten economic blow
Dwindling water levels on some of Germany's major rivers, worsened by heat and drought, are raising fears that badly constrained riverboat cargo traffic may deal yet another blow to the struggling economy. The Rhine riverbed is partially dry near…
FACT FOCUS: Trump boasts about the economy but there's more to the story
President Donald Trump has been extolling his economic accomplishments on social media and at events like a rally at a Las Vegas resort Wednesday. He touts recent record stock market highs and claims a boom in hiring, manufacturing and investment.
Trump turns economic speech into attack on Democrats after Michigan results
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday turned a speech about the economy into an attack on progressive Democrats, arguing that their recent primary victories pose a potentially dangerous shift for the Democratic Party ahead of the November…
How the AI Chip Boom Is Reshaping South Korea's Markets, Economy and Society
This article is for subscribers only. I'm Malcolm Scott, international economics editor in Sydney. Today, Heesu Lee and colleagues in Seoul look at the broader cultural implications of South Korea's chip boom. Send us feedback and tips to. And if…
Musk's Attention Economy Is Slipping Into Recession
Elon Musk's empire spans energy, cars, rockets, robots and more besides. The common thread is his command of attention: attracting it, shaping it and monetizing it. The world's wealthiest person has been busy in this regard of late, hosting two…
Gov't to Innovate Economic Structure through AI
The government has announced a plan to innovate the nation's economic structure by applying artificial intelligence(AI) to sectors including steel, petrochemicals, shipbuilding, automobiles and biotech and to foster these industries as new growth…
The Economy's Dependence On Diesel
Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions have slashed global oil flows by 100 million barrels weekly, driving commodity price volatility. Strategic petroleum reserves are at multi-decade lows, with 600 million barrels drawn down and an…
The world's wealth on paper is increasingly out of balance with the actual economy, and it could end in disaster
Even with all of the carefully tracked metrics for measuring economies, wealth and debt the world over, it's nearly impossible to properly wrap one's head around the globe's collective assets, let alone quantify them. Still, experts try, drawing up…
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Wealthy consumers drive Wayfair's profit gains amid economic uncertainty
Wealthier shoppers are giving Wayfair an unexpected boost as many Americans remain cautious about the economy and continue cutting back on big purchases. While budget-conscious consumers hold off on major spending, higher-income shoppers are still…
Job cuts plunge to a 2-year low despite AI fears, economic shocks
Layoffs across the U.S. in July fell to their lowest level in two years, new data shows, a sign that the labor market remains resilient despite the impact of inflation driven by the Iran war and artificial intelligence. Employers announced 33,429…
Analysis: Trump treats Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh as an ally. That creates economic risks
Trump has spoken repeatedly with Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh, The Wall Street Journal reported. That is a sharp break from his hostile relationship with previous chair Jerome Powell. The White House says Trump is giving Warsh space and respecting Fed…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: 'K-shaped economy is over' and I'm 'sick of hearing' about it
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the K-shaped economy is over, but the data and many economists tell a different story. “I do believe the core inflation is slowing,” Bessent said in an interview with CNBC on Tuesday. “I…
FACT FOCUS: Trump boasts about the economy but there's more to the story
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