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3,400-Plus Billionaires Mark Economic Strength, Not Decline
Elon Musk speaks at the launch of SpaceX's IPO.(Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Billionaires are on the increase, and we've just seen Elon Musk become the world's first trillionaire. Is this trend positive for the economic forecast or…
Trump's economic approval rating hits new low, poll finds
A third of Americans approve of the way President Donald Trump is handling the economy, a new PBS/NPR/Marist poll finds, amounting to his lowest-ever approval rating on an issue long considered to be one of his strengths with voters. Sixty percent…
A Chinese Legacy: Special Economic Zones With Eurasian Characteristics
TOPSHOT - This aerial photo shows cars waiting to be loaded for export in Nanjing port. Amongst China's many exports, the Chinese model of Special Economic Zones is perhaps the most important. The 10th Trans-Caspian Policy Forum in Washington, D.C.
FIFA World Cup Has An Unofficial Second Economy, And It's Gastronomic
The special soccer-inspired dessert that concludes Sexy Fish Miami's indulgent multi-course tasting experience, created exclusively for the World Cup Tournament season Martin Medina, World Red Eye for Sexy Fish Miami The Federation Internationale…
In G7 debut, Takaichi puts economic security at heart of Japanese diplomacy
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wrapped up her first Group of Seven summit in Evian, France, on Wednesday, securing support for stronger mineral supply chain resilience while pressing leaders to keep Indo-Pacific security risks in view — two…
Calgary's rise signals a shifting centre of gravity in Canada's tech economy
Calgary is no longer a peripheral player in Canada's innovation story. Instead, it is emerging as one of the country's most dynamic and fastest-growing technology ecosystems—an evolution now confirmed by the 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem…
Editorial | Trade promotion body's role evolving with Hong Kong's economy
Few public bodies reflect Hong Kong's identity as a global business hub as much as the Trade Development Council (TDC). As it celebrates its 60th anniversary, its mission has expanded beyond promoting small and medium-sized local firms to the…
Brexit helps send UK plummeting down list of world's strongest economies
Britain's global economic position has has been hit by Brexit and the cost-of-living crisis, a study into rankings of the world's most competitive economies has suggested. The latest World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) has placed the UK as the 24th…
Musk Gambles, Marx Nods: Economic Abundance Is Not Fulfillment
Aside from their belief in free trade, few convictions are more universally held among economists than the idea that there will always be ample jobs for all. The standard view holds that while new technologies inevitably produce short-term…
Walmart, Gap, Target Hire Project Runway Judges In A K-Shaped Economy
Isaac Mizrahi, 'Project Runway All Stars' (Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/FilmMagic) To paraphrase Heidi Klum: one day you're a luxury designer, and the next day you're working for a mass retailer. This week, Target announced the appointment of Isaac…
Silt, Anchovies, And Economic Disaster
Sometimes the greatest scientific discoveries start with the simplest things. Today, meteorologists are worried about a severe global event. It's part of an atmospheric pattern that wasn't recognized until the late 1960's. But it has had major…
Mohamed El-Erian says there are 4 Iran-war issues to be resolved before the economy gets the 'all-cear
The stock market saw a relief rally and Brent oil prices plunged after Donald Trump announced a deal with Iran. Yet, top economist Mohamed El-Erian warned that it's too early to declare 'all clear' for the global economy and markets. 'Lasting…
Measuring the economy, from the bottom up
What gets measured gets tracked in terms of economic growth; district-level GDP changes the cumulative state-level plans. K V Raju's work in the context of Uttar Pradesh is such an attempt; I have had the occasion to examine this deficit from close…
Win Big With These Dividends No Matter Where The Economy Is Heading
Never base a retirement on predicting the future; build a cash engine that performs in any economic weather. Equity REITs: Depressed valuations reflect multi-decade rate highs, offering generational entry points into structurally insulated balance…
What will the post-Iran economy look like?
The war against Iran upended the global economy and sent prices soaring. What happens now that a fragile peace has arrived? Higher prices “will likely outlast the Iran war,” said The Associated Press. Fuel and food costs will come…
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