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Trump's big, beautiful branding mistake on the economy
“One of the reasons I'm doing this news conference, I think it's important we have taken a mess and made it really good,” he continued. “It's going to get even better.” Trump is the marketer-in-chief, but his return to…
U.S. tariffs on European countries could slow Latvia's economic growth: economist
RIGA, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- If U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose new trade tariffs on eight European countries, it could mean slower export and economic growth for Latvia, according to Karlis Purgailis, chief…
Millionaires Think Trump Is Damaging Global Economic Stability, New Poll Says
More than 400 millionaires from two dozen countries are calling on world leaders to increase taxes on the super rich as a new poll shows a majority of millionaires in G20 countries support the regulation of extreme wealth and worry about the role…
Europe's economic 'bazooka' threatens a trade fight the US isn't ready for
Europe is weighing retaliation if President Donald Trump imposes more tariffs — and it threatens the US's big global advantage. French President Emmanuel Macron pushed to activate what's commonly referred to as a trade 'bazooka' in response…
Olympics-Italy bets on Games infrastructure for economic boost
ROME, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Italy hopes to receive a 'healthy dose of doping' for its economy from investments linked to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, arguing that major events can accelerate long‑delayed…
Australia earns global praise for economic 'soft landing
A new report from the OECD says Australia's economy is returning to normal but remains vulnerable and lacks dynamism. It attributes the 'soft landing' to 'credible' monetary policy and 'prudent' fiscal policy. It adds Australia's government debt…
WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks at World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — President Donald Trump insisted he wants to 'get Greenland, including right, title and ownership,' but he said he wouldn't employ force to achieve that — using his speech Wednesday at the World Economic Forum…
The rise of on-demand leadership in the AI economy
A quiet but consequential shift is underway in the executive labor market. Companies are rethinking how they access senior judgment in the AI era. Rather than defaulting to full-time executive roles that command lofty salaries and long-term…
Trump warns Davos attendees that global economy hinges on US success
Trump's appearance at the conference comes days after he upended a trade deal with the European Union by announcing a 10% tariff on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Finland from Feb. 1 in response…
Segun Idowu, prominent economic leader in Wu administration, is stepping down
Segun Idowu, a notable member of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu 's leadership team, is stepping down from his role in City Hall. Idowu has served as the city's chief of economic opportunity and inclusion since early 2022. His last day will be Feb. 27.
Chile's miners flag risks in dual oversight of mining, economy ministries
SANTIAGO, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Chile's mining industry expressed concerns on Wednesday after President-elect Jose Antonio Kast named one minister to oversee both mining and the economy, warning that the economically critical sector…
Argentina's Economy Shrank More Than Expected After Midterm Vote
Argentina's economy contracted for a second consecutive month in November on the heels of a crunch midterm election that had precipitated a sharp market selloff. Economic activity fell 0.3% from October, the national statistics agency said…
How Asia's economies could benefit from Trump's global power plays
Asia's economies may unintentionally benefit from the United States' confrontational foreign policy across several continents, even as analysts warn of near-term volatile commodity prices. President Donald Trump has said the US wants to seize…
The IMF's banal language is sane-washing an economic crisis created by the egomaniacal Donald Trump
This week the IMF released an update to its World Economic Outlook, titled “ Global Economy: Steady amid Divergent Forces ” and, seriously, in what fricking world are they living? It was yet another example of international groups…
Why all eyes are on the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone
Special economic zones (SEZs) have long powered global growth by offering pro-business policies, streamlined regulations and infrastructure tailored to investors' needs. Now, Southeast Asia is welcoming a new high-profile entrant: the…
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