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Current immigration policy is hurting the workforce and economy
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…
Latest UK economic growth figures to be released
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…
As North Korea's Economy Grows, Kim Jong Un Is Stronger Than Ever
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…
South Korea's moon landing, quantum chips: Seoul bets big on post-AI economy
South Korea is banking on moonshots in a post-AI economy to stem sluggish growth potential amid an ageing population and deepening reliance on its semiconductor exports. From quantum chips and fusion power to a lunar landing, Seoul this week…
Korean economic recovery strengthens on strong exports, consumption
Korea's economic recovery trend is strengthening, driven by robust exports and improving domestic consumption, the finance ministry said Friday. Amid lingering uncertainty stemming from the conflict in the Middle East, burdens on people's…
Zambians cast ballots in a presidential election that tests incumbent's economic reforms
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…
Wall Street banks' newest investment focus: American economic security
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…
UK economy shows surprising resilience - but that might not last | Richard Partington
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…
How Technology Can Help Convenience Stores Weather A Turbulent Economy
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…
How Zhu Rongji's economic legacy endures in China after former premier's death
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…
Kylie Jenner Is Alo's Latest Campaign Star As The $6.8 Trillion Wellness Economy Continues To Reshape Retail
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…
China's marriage rate is still declining. What does it spell for the economy?
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…
Why It's So Hard to Measure the Economy's Real Potential
This article is for subscribers only. Hello and welcome to the newsletter, a grab bag of daily content from the Odd Lots universe. Sometimes it's us, Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway, bringing you our thoughts on the most recent developments in…
Gen Z fights for financial freedom as economy makes it impossible to cut the cord
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.
UK economic growth slows down as Iran war pushes up energy prices
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…
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