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telegraph.co.uk - Julian Jessop - Labour's economic mismanagement is stifling Britain's building boom
Labour's economic mismanagement is stifling Britain's building boom
The Telegraph

Steve Reed, Labour's newish housing minister, has certainly brought fresh energy to the role. This has even extended to waving Maga-style caps with Trump-like calls to “build, baby, build!” But while it is still early days, little has…

cnbc.com - Yun Li - Stock futures are flat ahead of a busy week of earnings, economic data: Live updates
Stock futures are flat ahead of a busy week of earnings, economic data: Live updates
CNBC

Stock futures traded quietly on Sunday evening as investors braced for a pivotal week that could help set the tone for markets early in the new year. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 40 points. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq-100…

bbc.co.uk - John Fernandez - Attempt to add economic growth to Guernsey States plan - BBC News
Attempt to add economic growth to Guernsey States plan - BBC News
BBC

A Guernsey politician has proposed making economic growth a 'golden thread' throughout the States priorities during the next four years. Deputy Haley Camp is set to lodge an amendment to force a focus on developing the economy in the government…

scmp.com - Kun Tian - Opinion | How Hong Kong's AI IPO surge plays into China's economic strategy
Opinion | How Hong Kong's AI IPO surge plays into China's economic strategy
South China Morning Post

Hong Kong has started 2026 with a wave of IPOs driven by artificial intelligence (AI), led by the recent listing of Chinese chipmaker Biren Technology. Beyond the revival of market activity, the surge points to a clearer strategic direction. China…

theguardian.com - Heather Stewart - Trump move for Venezuela's resources likely to weaken economic might of US | Heather Stewart
Trump move for Venezuela's resources likely to weaken economic might of US | Heather Stewart
The Guardian

The word “loot” entered the English language from Hindi in the late 18th century, as the rapacious East India Company plundered its way across the subcontinent. It was a trading company, not a state – but it had the imprimatur…

cnbc.com - Evelyn Cheng - China's AI and robotics push isn't enough to kickstart its economy, leaving growth more exposed to trade risks
China's AI and robotics push isn't enough to kickstart its economy, leaving growth more exposed to trade risks
CNBC

Tech gains remain too small to offset China's deep and persistent property downturn, Rhodium Group said. Real estate weakness and automation threaten jobs and future growth targets. Greater reliance on exports raises exposure to tariffs and trade…

rfi.fr - Maduro's fall raises Venezuelans' hopes for economic bounty
Maduro's fall raises Venezuelans' hopes for economic bounty
RFI

US forces shocked many when they bombed Caracas in the night and seized Maduro -- but analysts agree that the raid has radically changed the country's outlook and economic expectations. Maduro's successor, interim leader Delcy Rodriguez, has…

semafor.com - J.D. Capelouto - Experts warn of economic impact of a US acquisition of Greenland
Experts warn of economic impact of a US acquisition of Greenland
Semafor

As US President Donald Trump sharpens his interest in acquiring Greenland, experts warned an American annexation attempt could carry heavy economic consequences for Europe. A US military takeover would dent consumer and business confidence on the…

straitstimes.com - Maduro's fall raises Venezuelans' hopes for economic bounty
Maduro's fall raises Venezuelans' hopes for economic bounty
The Straits Times

CARACAS - After the US raid that deposed Nicolas Maduro as Venezuela's leader, citizens hope the ensuing talks on selling its oil to the United States may improve their dire economic fortunes. US forces shocked many when they – but analysts…

zerohedge.com - Tyler Durden - K-Shaped Economy Is Here To Stay As Goldman's Consumer Dashboard Shows Growing Divide
K-Shaped Economy Is Here To Stay As Goldman's Consumer Dashboard Shows Growing Divide
Zero Hedge

Higher-income consumers and asset owners have watched their wealth surge as stocks climb, fueled by the AI bubble, while housing markets levitate. Lower- and middle-income households, especially those without equity or home ownership, are facing a…

wishtv.com - Kendall Pierson - Cuba's economy in jeopardy as Trump cuts off Venezuelan oil supply
Cuba's economy in jeopardy as Trump cuts off Venezuelan oil supply
Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic | WISH-TV |

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday fired off another warning to the government of Cuba as the close ally of Venezuela braces for potential widespread unrest after Nicolás Maduro was deposed as Venezuela's…

thenationonlineng.net - Lucas Ajanaku - Digitising economic growth - The Nation Newspaper
Digitising economic growth - The Nation Newspaper
The Nation Newspaper - Latest Nigeria news update

Nigeria's Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector hums as a powerhouse of innovation and growth. From mobile networks connecting millions to fintech apps revolutionizing daily transactions, ICT has evolved from a supporting player…

gcn.com - Edwin O. - IMF forecasts global economic expansion to remain close to 3% in 2026
IMF forecasts global economic expansion to remain close to 3% in 2026
GCN

The International Monetary Fund has released its latest global economic projections, painting a picture of modest but steady growth ahead. World leaders and financial markets are closely watching these forecasts as they navigate an increasingly…

indianexpress.com - Prachi Mishra - On economic front, India's task ahead: Embracing creative destruction, managing its consequences
On economic front, India's task ahead: Embracing creative destruction, managing its consequences
The Indian Express

Markets have raced ahead of fundamentals, fueled by AI enthusiasm and a weaker dollar, raising overvaluation concerns. While AI's employment impact may be limited for now, its transformative potential is undeniable. The Nobel Prize in Economics…

thecentersquare.com - By Orphe Divounguy | The Center Square contributor - Everyday Economics: A stalled labor market and why the next data points matter
Everyday Economics: A stalled labor market and why the next data points matter
The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Last week's jobs report wasn't a “good” report, but it wasn't a collapse either. Payrolls are still growing modestly, and the unemployment rate hasn't spiked. Even so, the underlying message is clear: the…

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