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scmp.com - Vincent Chow - US urged to follow China's lead in treating data as an economic asset
US urged to follow China's lead in treating data as an economic asset
South China Morning Post

As China deepens the commercialisation of its vast troves of data, the United States needs to develop its own national data strategy that treats data as an economic asset to better position itself to prevail in emerging technologies such as…

scmp.com - Zhang Shidong - China's uneven economic recovery to drive investors back to AI stocks: analysts
China's uneven economic recovery to drive investors back to AI stocks: analysts
South China Morning Post

China's K-shaped economic recovery is likely to keep investors betting on artificial-intelligence stocks, as the latest data indicates the tech sector remains a key driver for growth while consumption and property continue to act as drags…

antiwar.com - Greg Pence - The GOP's Fading Economic Advantage
The GOP's Fading Economic Advantage
Antiwar.com

As the 2026 midterms approach, a nationwide poll released in early August delivered a warning that goes to the heart of the Republican Party's political identity: for the first time in nearly a decade, voters said Democrats were better stewards of…

cnbc.com - Ian King - CNBC UK Exchange: Reflections on Britain's tough economic reality
CNBC UK Exchange: Reflections on Britain's tough economic reality
CNBC

The U.K. economy has struggled to generate sustained growth over the past 15 months, leaving Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey facing difficult decisions. Despite the lackluster economy, the FTSE 100 has risen by nearly…

cbsnews.com - Tara  Molina - New quantum computing facility in South Chicago expected to have economic impact in Illinois
New quantum computing facility in South Chicago expected to have economic impact in Illinois
CBS News

State leaders hope the new massive quantum computing development on the city's South Side helps position Illinois as the next Silicon Valley. Getting it built was a priority for Gov. JB Pritzker, who pushed for big state funding for the Illinois…

forbes.com - Michael Edmondson - Three Human Capabilities Emerging Economies Need To Leverage AI
Three Human Capabilities Emerging Economies Need To Leverage AI
Forbes

Emerging economies can harness AI to overcome development barriers by leading with agility, navigating change, and optimizing scarce resources. For much of the artificial intelligence era, the global conversation has centered on technological…

thestandard.com.hk - The Standard 英文虎報 - Macau unveils third five-year plan targeting diversified economy and urban revitalization
Macau unveils third five-year plan targeting diversified economy and urban revitalization
The Standard

The Macau Special Administrative Region government has officially announced its “Third Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Macao Special Administrative Region (2026–2030)”. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT…

newtimes.co.rw - Jean d’Amour Mbonyinshuti - Rwanda to host Pan-African forum on creative economy
Rwanda to host Pan-African forum on creative economy
The New Times

More than 2,000 participants from Rwanda, across Africa and beyond are expected to converge in Kigali for the 2026 Africa Creative Economy and Investment Forum (ACEIF), an annual gathering that seeks to drive conversations and partnerships on how…

wwd.com - SJ Guest Editorial - Monthly Cotton Economic Newsletter: August 2026
Monthly Cotton Economic Newsletter: August 2026
WWD

Most cotton benchmarks increased over the past month. Prices for the December NY/ICE futures contract increased from 81 to 84 cents/lb over the past month. The A Index climbed from 90 cents/lb to 95 cents/lb. Gains for the CC (China Cotton) Index…

cnbc.com - Evelyn Cheng - What Chinese liquor maker Moutai's slump says about the country's economy
What Chinese liquor maker Moutai's slump says about the country's economy
CNBC

Kweichow Moutai was once the largest company by market cap in mainland China. The company reported a rare drop in net profit for the first six months of the year. That reflects a change in China's economy, analysts said, while institutional…

townhall.com - Dmitri Bolt - Free Markets Are Not Just an Economic Policy, They Are a Cultural Imperative
Free Markets Are Not Just an Economic Policy, They Are a Cultural Imperative
Townhall

Consider marriage as an example. Many young Americans now point to the rising cost of housing as a reason to postpone marriage or avoid it altogether. Some conservatives argue that young couples in the 1960s often rented modest homes, saved money…

jpost.com - WALLA! MONEY - When Donald Trump shuts off the tap: The quiet economic blow heading toward Israel
When Donald Trump shuts off the tap: The quiet economic blow heading toward Israel
The Jerusalem Post

The American public is furious and the real economy is bleeding: Where are trillions of dollars disappearing to while citizens groan under the economic burden? How does this frustration translate into hostility toward Israel, and why has the…

washingtonexaminer.com - Washington Examiner Staff - Carney vows to build 'stronger, more competitive economy' in statement about Trump pausing tariffs
Carney vows to build 'stronger, more competitive economy' in statement about Trump pausing tariffs
Washington Examiner

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement on Tuesday night about President Donald Trump's decision to postpone 50% tariffs on Canada. He explained that both countries have made significant progress toward an agreement, but there was…

afr.com - Cecile Lefort - Global bond meltdown adding further pressure on economy
Global bond meltdown adding further pressure on economy
Australian Financial Review

Government borrowing costs are surging around the world, taking rates in places like Australia to their highest levels in decades, as investors get increasingly nervous about everything from the Iran war and the new Federal Reserve chairman to the…

seekingalpha.com - Gary Alexander - Klarna: Buy The Dip As Margin Economics Improve (NYSE:KLAR)
Klarna: Buy The Dip As Margin Economics Improve (NYSE:KLAR)
Seeking Alpha

Gary Alexander 34.36K Followers Klarna Group plc shares plunged ~20% after a full-year outlook cut, driven by German macro softness. Despite heightened macro risk, I maintain a Buy rating based on KLAR's compelling long-term growth prospects.

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