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Takaichi to focus on economic growth and better future in policy speech
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to highlight in her upcoming policy speech before parliament her resolve to make all-out efforts to promote economic growth and create a society where people can have hope for the future, according a draft…
Speech by Vice Chair Jefferson on the U.S. economy and monetary policy
Thank you, Bo, for that kind introduction. There are few places I would rather be than on these beautiful grounds at the start of October. Seeing the sugar maples along the Lawn starting to turn their distinctive shade of Cavalier orange is one of…
Japan PM vows to underpin yen by boosting economic competitiveness
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the administration's efforts to boost the country's economic competitiveness will help ensure market confidence in the yen, according to a recorded interview aired by Nippon Television on Thursday. SCROLL…
Brit Awards boosted Manchester economy by £5m, study finds
The Brit Awards' move to Manchester for the 2026 ceremony generated £5 million for the city and its surrounding area, research has found. The annual awards ceremony, widely regarded as the UK's biggest night in music, was hosted in city for…
Speech by Governor Waller on Federal Reserve economic data
Thank you, Keith, and while it is always an honor to represent the Federal Reserve and speak at public events, being here today is truly a special privilege for me. In the 17 years that I have spent in different roles for the Fed, one of the things…
Iran's economy is in crisis, but it doesn't face imminent collapse
The economy of Iran is severely strained. At least in the near term, however, it is unlikely to experience a total collapse that would force the ruling regime into good faith negotiations with the United States. Iran's economy is certainly in dire…
Treasury sanctions operation targets Iran's auto, rail industries in latest economic attack
The Treasury Department sanctioned Iran's automotive and rail sectors as part of 'Operation Economic Outcast,' the Trump administration's attempt to cut off Tehran's financial lifelines. Several companies connected to Iran's metals industry…
Most Americans blame Trump for high prices as his economic approval hits new low, AP-NORC poll shows
A majority, 65%, of U.S. adults now blame Trump's policies for persistently high costs more than factors outside of his control, signaling growing weariness over his aggressive use of tariffs and continued unhappiness with the war with Iran. The…
It's now or never for the Libs on the economy
It's been a torrid week for the economy – and an even worse one for Labor's economic credibility, which took another hit on Thursday. The Reserve Bank of Australia's Financial Stability Review, a six-monthly report card on the health of the…
Opinion | The U.S. Economy Is Accelerating
You'd be forgiven for thinking the U.S. is slouching toward recession based on the gloomy headlines. But cheer up—the Commerce Department on Wednesday made an unusually large upward revision in its economic growth estimate for the first half…
Resilient Economy Keeps Pushing Bond Yields Higher
This article is for subscribers only. You might think fixed-income markets are due a bounce, given how much negative news is priced in — government bonds globally just turned in their worst quarter since 2024. But no, yields are marching…
Expanding new space for China-US economic and trade co-op to inject more certainty, stability into world economy
China and the US are the world's two largest economies. Their economies are extensive, closely linked, and far-reaching in impact, with deeply intertwined industrial and supply chains. That each is embedded in the other is an objective fact. For…
Real Economy' Growth Highlights Data Centers And Manufacturing
AI infrastructure buildout has created robust growth across data centers, manufacturing, and industrial real estate nationwide. Federal Reserve district data highlights data centers as a primary engine of regional economic activity, with…
A look at France's public debt as economy takes center stage in French election
France's public debt has climbed to a record during the two terms of President Emmanuel Macron, unsettling investors and emerging as a defining issue ahead of next year's presidential election. With France already gripped by deep social tensions…
Rightwing economic myths could derail Burnham's project - to destroy them, look to Keynes | Larry Elliott
Andy Burnham does a nice line in nostalgia. His first party conference speech as prime minister was full of fond memories for the Britain of the 1950s and 1960s, when working-class families could sense their lives steadily getting better. The…
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