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thehill.com - Harry J. Holzer, opinion contributor - Current immigration policy is hurting the workforce and economy
Current immigration policy is hurting the workforce and economy
The Hill

Last week's jobs report from the Department of Labor created shock waves in the U.S. Instead of showing 80,000 new jobs, as economists expected, payrolls in the U.S. declined by 23,000 in July. And payroll growth for May and June were revised…

bbc.co.uk - Latest UK economic growth figures to be released
Latest UK economic growth figures to be released
BBC

Today's figures come at a time of growth concerns as disruption as the Iran war continues. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been warned the UK economy could barely grow next year, if disruption in the Strait of Hormuz continues until the end of…

forbes.com - Natasha Lindstaedt - As North Korea's Economy Grows, Kim Jong Un Is Stronger Than Ever
As North Korea's Economy Grows, Kim Jong Un Is Stronger Than Ever
Forbes

One of the biggest beneficiaries of Russia's war with Ukraine is undoubtedly North Korea, or North Korean leader Kim Jong Un more specifically. Since Russia invaded Ukraine four years ago, North Korea's foreign revenues have soared, earning $22…

pbs.org - Jacob Zimba, Associated Press - Zambians cast ballots in a presidential election that tests incumbent's economic reforms
Zambians cast ballots in a presidential election that tests incumbent's economic reforms
PBS

Voters bundled in thick jackets had queued in long lines before dawn outside polling stations across Lusaka, some huddling around makeshift fires as election officials prepared for voting. European Union observers monitored voting at one polling…

businessinsider.com - Alice Tecotzky - Wall Street banks' newest investment focus: American economic security
Wall Street banks' newest investment focus: American economic security
Business Insider

Wall Street is seeing green in red, white, and blue. Bank of America became the latest bank to announce an investment in American infrastructure on Wednesday. The firm said it will deploy $250 billion over 18 months through its Critical…

theguardian.com - Richard Partington - UK economy shows surprising resilience - but that might not last | Richard Partington
UK economy shows surprising resilience - but that might not last | Richard Partington
The Guardian

In the spring the International Monetary Fund warned Britain faced the heaviest economic blow from the Iran war among the world's most advanced nations. Almost six months into the conflict, on the surface, the UK appears to be proving the…

forbes.com - Michael Scheibner - How Technology Can Help Convenience Stores Weather A Turbulent Economy
How Technology Can Help Convenience Stores Weather A Turbulent Economy
Forbes

Michael Scheibner is CEO and Chairman of the Board at GK Software, a Fujitsu company and global leader in retail technology. Convenience stores are the “small but mighty” format of retail. More consumers visit a convenience store each…

scmp.com - Frank Tang - How Zhu Rongji's economic legacy endures in China after former premier's death
How Zhu Rongji's economic legacy endures in China after former premier's death
South China Morning Post

Turn-of-the-century images of Zhu Rongji alongside former US president Bill Clinton have largely accompanied coverage following the former Chinese premier's death on Wednesday. The moment in April 1999 was more than a diplomatic milestone. It…

forbes.com - Kate Hardcastle - Kylie Jenner Is Alo's Latest Campaign Star As The $6.8 Trillion Wellness Economy Continues To Reshape Retail
Kylie Jenner Is Alo's Latest Campaign Star As The $6.8 Trillion Wellness Economy Continues To Reshape Retail
Forbes

Alo Yoga has unveiled Kylie Jenner as the face of its latest global campaign this week, bringing one of the world's most recognisable personalities into a business that increasingly has ambitions far beyond activewear. Alo Yoga has unveiled Kylie…

scmp.com - Sherry Wang - China's marriage rate is still declining. What does it spell for the economy?
China's marriage rate is still declining. What does it spell for the economy?
South China Morning Post

China's marriage registrations fell 7.5 per cent year on year in the first half of 2026, underscoring the demographic challenges authorities face as they step up efforts to encourage nuptials and childbearing. Nearly 3.28 million couples in China…

chinadaily.com.cn - The need for economic stimulus is real
The need for economic stimulus is real
中国日报网

By Yu Yongding | China Daily | Updated: 2019-12-02 08:05 China's GDP growth may still be strong by global standards, but the annualized rate of 6 percent in the third quarter of 2019 is the lowest the country has recorded since 1992. In fact…

thehill.com - Ellen Mitchell - Trump looks to inflict economic pain on Iran
Trump looks to inflict economic pain on Iran
The Hill

President Trump is turning his focus on economic warfare, leaning on crippling sanctions and a U.S. naval blockade to force Iranians to the table in peace talks. © Jacquelyn Martin, Associated Press Regional experts who spoke with The Hill…

independent.co.uk - J.R. Duren - Gen Z fights for financial freedom as economy makes it impossible to cut the cord
Gen Z fights for financial freedom as economy makes it impossible to cut the cord
The Independent

Gen Z isn't spending their adult years in their parents' basement; quite the opposite, actually. From 2024 to 2025, the share of Gen Z consumers receiving financial assistance dropped by 35 percent, according to a recent study from Bank of America.

theguardian.com - Heather Stewart - UK economic growth slows down as Iran war pushes up energy prices
UK economic growth slows down as Iran war pushes up energy prices
The Guardian

Economic growth slowed in the second quarter of the year, as the disruption unleashed by the Iran war began to take its toll, official figures show. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said GDP expanded by 0.4% in the three months to June…

scmp.com - SCMP Editorial - Editorial | Hong Kong's economic and trade network plays to city's strengths
Editorial | Hong Kong's economic and trade network plays to city's strengths
South China Morning Post

Hong Kong is finding its place in the national mission and is rapidly increasing its economic footprint across Asia. The opening of a new Economic and Trade Office (ETO) in Kuala Lumpur marks a significant expansion of the city's network, bringing…

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