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The View | Japan's wobbly economy at odds with robust property market
Spare a thought for investors seeking shelter from the energy shock caused by the war in Iran. There are no sanctuaries. Government bonds, a traditional beneficiary of a flight to safety, have fallen in response to fears central banks will be…
War in Iran May Not Save Russia Economy
Vladimir Putin must have been thanking his lucky star when President Trump launched strikes against Iran which caused global oil prices to spike. The combination of sanctions and relatively low oil prices had created a borderline crisis for…
Starmer calls for 'joint effort' with business on Iran war economic impact
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Business chiefs have been urged to help address the…
A Walmart-related recession indicator that's preceded the last 4 economic downturns is flashing red
An indicator linked to Walmart, one of the US's most iconic economic stalwarts, is flashing a possible recession warning, according to a Wall Street veteran. Jim Paulsen — a longtime economist and the former chief investment strategist of…
It was supposed to be another boom year for the economy. March changed everything.
Mickey Lyons is holding off on booking her next vacation — at least until prices drop. 'I can't believe I'm saying this,' the 53-year-old Detroit resident said. 'But I'm considering driving across the border to Windsor, Ontario, and taking a…
Canada's Far North Poised for Economic Turnaround, Premier Says
Canada 's sudden focus on the Arctic's security and natural resources has come at the right moment for Premier R.J. Simpson and the Northwest Territories. The far northern region of about 45,000 people is losing its traditional important economic…
Pessimism sets in for Europe as Iran war hits economic and consumer confidence
Economic sentiment and consumer confidence plummeted in Europe in March, according to the latest flash data released on Monday. European growth and inflation prospects have been upended by the Iran war, which has now entered its fifth week.
Kremlin kicks British diplomat out of Russia for 'spying on economy
The Kremlin has kicked a British diplomat out of Russia for 'spying on its economy,' according to state media. The diplomat, who the FSB security service said was an embassy secretary, allegedly engaged in 'subversive intelligence activities', the…
JazzCash Onboards Its 1 Millionth Merchant on Pakistan's National Digital Payments Platform, Advancing the Country's Cashless Economy
Dubai, New York and Islamabad, March 30, 2026 – VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator (“VEON”), today announced that its subsidiary JazzCash has onboarded its 1 millionth Raast QR-enabled merchant, marking a major…
Watch Fed Chair Jerome Powell speak live to an economics class at Harvard
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The world economy is experiencing the most severe oil shock in decades. The worst could still be on the way.
Surging oil prices continue to ripple through the global economy due to the war with Iran. Now, some analysts are saying the worst could still be ahead as the conflict drags on. The concern is that beyond immediate knock-on effects from rising…
Angela Lee promoted to Commerce and Economic Development Permanent Secretary; Winnie Tse to head TD
The government on Monday announced that Angela Lee Chung-yan, currently Commissioner for Transport, will be promoted to Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development effective April 1. Her current role will be taken over by Winnie Tse…
America Should Beware of Economic Hubris
Even if the US economy continues outperforming its peers, it will not necessarily remain insulated from the Iran war's adverse spillovers. Already, higher energy and borrowing costs are exacerbating the affordability pressures many Americans face…
Rubio denies US actions punitive, blames Cuba for economic failures
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the United States has done “nothing punitive” against the Cuban government, saying the current humanitarian situation on the island preceded recent actions by the administration of US…
What is 'stagflation'? Despite gas woes, why economists doubt US will reach rare economic status
Several high profile economists in recent weeks have floated the idea of 'Stagflation' that has since been picked up by outlets such as Business Insider and CNBC. Local economists in central North Carolina aren't very bullish, but acknowledge there…
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