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Lib Dem economic plan to put UK at heart of Europe and entice start-ups to stay
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 Lib Dems' plan for growth would put the…
Kevin Warsh may be the adult in the room. But can he calm the US economy?
In the end, Kevin Warsh's Federal Reserve acquitted itself well. For all the uncertainty he had sparked at the previous meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee, when he refused to provide any indication of what he was prepared to do to tame…
AI could change the speed limit of economic growth
The applications of artificial intelligence are approaching an economic shift profound enough to tear up everything we know about investing and growth. Since the global financial crisis, market debates have been dominated by secular stagnation and…
The Marriage Deficit Is an Economic Catastrophe
The Beatles told us: 'All you need is love.' They were right, but along with love must come marriage. But marriage rates have plummeted, especially among young men. A Pulitzer Prize-worthy story by Sean Salai of The Washington Times crunches all…
Putin's war economy is under strain. One thing is keeping it afloat
Mounting defence expenditure is widening Russia's budget deficit and increasing strain across its wartime economy, as business and consumer sentiment weakens and economic growth slows. Economists note, however, that these difficulties do not point…
Canada Takes Page from Emerging-Markets Playbook: New Economy
This article is for subscribers only. Hi, I'm Erik Schatzker, editorial director of Bloomberg New Economy, coming to you from Toronto. It was here in my hometown that I served as master of ceremonies and moderator at the inaugural Canada Investment…
China Vs. The World: Chinese Overcapacity Threatens The Global Economic Order
China's vast industrial overcapacity and weak domestic consumption threaten global economic balance and may trigger rising protectionism. Record-breaking Chinese exports face mounting global pushback, increasing risks for investors in China…
Steady Hands to Steer Indonesia's Economy After Latest Political Drama
Each week we bring you insights into one of Asia's most dynamic economies. If you haven't yet, please sign up here. This week, Ramsey Al-Rikabi details the drama around the appointment of Indonesia's new finance minister, Suahasil Nazara; Anand…
Consumer sentiment is in the dumps despite a solid economy. Goldman Sachs blames 'lower happiness
The consumer sentiment index tracked by the University of Michigan hit record lows this year. Goldman Sachs is blaming weak consumer sentiment readings on broader feelings of unhappiness in society. The bank also drew a connection between lower…
The escalating campaign to isolate Israel economically
On September 8, 2026, twelve countries issued a joint declaration supporting or considering restrictions on trade in goods from Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria, also known as the 'West Bank'. The signatories were Canada, Denmark, Finland…
Hyatt hotels, business class: Inside the 24-hour economy commissioner's nine overseas trips
The state's 24-hour economy commissioner has made nine overseas trips investigating nightlife abroad since February 2024, with his role and these expenses now under parliamentary scrutiny amid wider cuts across the arts sector. Madrid, London, Hong…
AI could 'boost Staffordshire economy by £2bn in four years
Artificial intelligence has the potential to boost Staffordshire's economy by £2bn by 2030, county councillors have been told. The technology is increasingly being used by businesses and organisations to improve productivity and use data more…
Rob Breakenridge: The economics of Alberta separation would be disastrous for everyone
There's a level of irony in the deep admiration so many Alberta separatists harbour for our neighbour to the south. After all, there is no legal process for an American state to separate from the U.S. and, thus, such a movement could not exist…
Congress ratifies $1.9 billion IMF deal to ease deep economic crisis
Bolivian lawmakers approved a $1.9 billion (€1.65bn) loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund on Friday, delivering the conservative government a key victory in its efforts to ease the country's deep economic crisis as unions…
Germany must benefit economically from Ukraine for providing aid, a key Merz ally says
Germany should demand greater economic benefits from the billions it spends supporting Ukraine, including more arms orders and access to raw materials, Bavarian Minister-President Markus Soeder said on Friday. Since beginning his second term, US…
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