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Economy in crisis as UK facing 'worst persistent lack of GDP growth in more than 100 years'
The UK economy is experiencing its "worst" period of gross domestic product (GDP) growth in "certainly more than a century", economists claim. Paul Johnson, the director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), gave a grim assessment of the...
Economic Watch: China-Africa trade shifting toward more diversified, high value-added model
CHANGSHA, June 13 (Xinhua) -- China-Africa trade is undergoing a profound transformation from a traditional resource-based model to one that is more diversified, high value-added and technology-intensive, according to a document released Friday at...

Economist: Fallout from Israel strikes on Iran may include higher prices
Koppel added that a major impact may also be seen if Iran decides to block maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Koppel gave an interview to ERR which follows. Israel carried out a rather unprecedented military operation against Iran...
Economic Watch: New image of "Made-in-China" captures hearts around the world
BEIJING, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Labubu -- a toothy, fluffy figure toy from Chinese brand Pop Mart -- has sparked a global frenzy, demonstrating how the country's enterprises are reshaping their international image through innovation, cultural...

Dr. Uma Lele: A Legacy of Leadership in Global Agricultural Economics
Leadership in agricultural economics plays a crucial role in shaping the sector, influencing policies, and driving innovation. It involves developing the skills necessary for individuals and organizations to effectively navigate complex...

‘White collar' jobs are down — but don't blame AI yet, economists say
Professional and business services, the industry that represents "white collar" and middle and upper-class, educated workers, hasn't experienced much hiring activity lately. However, economists have said that the decline in white-collar job...
Rezonansi: “SUSPENSION OF VISA-FREE REGIME WITH EUROPE WILL ONLY PARTIALLY DAMAGE GEORGIAN ECONOMY”
Economic Press Monitor: Economic & Politics June 13, 2025 “We are now working to build the necessary majority to limit or suspend visa-free travel for Georgia”, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk declared. “I strongly support restricting visa-free...

María Castiglioni, economista: “La baja inflación es clave para reducir la pobreza”
Por CNN Radio Argentina María Castiglioni, economista y directora de C&T Asesores Económicos, se refirió a la desaceleración de la inflación, que el mes pasado fue del 1,5% En CNN Primera Mañana, afirmó que “que el índice general se ubicó por...
Tariff-Driven Economic Anxiety Eased In June
David Paul Morris / Bloomberg via Getty Images Americans' feelings about most aspects of the economy, including inflation, improved in a recent survey. Consumer sentiment improved for the first time in six months in June, as potential trade deals...

Historically Speaking: Reviewing Skousen’s “The Big Three in Economics”
To better understand economic thought, I decided to tackle Mark Skousen’s 2007 book “The Big Three in Economics: Adam Smith, Karl Marx and John Maynard Keynes.” Not written as an economics textbook but more of a biographical look into the lives of...

'A question of time': Economists explain why the worst is yet to come in Trump’s economy
One of the talking points coming from MAGA Republicans is that if President Donald Trump's steep new tariffs were really as inflationary as economics say, prices would have already gone up a lot more. But Trump has been slow to implement them,...

The Evolving Role of the Pharmacist in HEOR: Bridging Clinical and Economic Evidence
When I first began my career in pharmacy, I never imagined how important health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) would become. Back then, our focus was primarily on counseling patients and ensuring safe medication use. Today, as treatments...

Brazil central bank to hold interest rates at 14.75% on June 18, economists say: Reuters poll
By Gabriel Burin BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) -Brazil’s central bank is expected to keep its benchmark rate unchanged at 14.75%, its highest in nearly two decades, on June 18 and also remain data-dependent for upcoming decisions, a Reuters poll of...
How megasites became North Carolina's economic bread and butter
It’s a good time to have a front-row seat to North Carolina’s economy. The last 10 years have seen unparalleled growth, according to economists and stakeholders, attracting employers near and far through a pointed strategy: building megasites....

State pension 'sustainability' in doubt as triple locked payments risk 'taking big fraction of economy'
State pension payments risk becoming a "bigger and bigger fraction of the economy" if the retirement age threshold is not changed, a leading economist has warned. Paul Johnson, the director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) addressed...

Report outlines Utah State University's economic contributions to the Beehive State
LOGAN — As Utah's lone land-grant university, Utah State University contributes significantly to the state's economy. A new report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute and commissioned by the Utah System of Higher Education said the...

Nigeria on path of economic renewal and global respect – Information Minister tells Forbes
As Nigeria marks 26 years since the return to democratic rule, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to rebuilding the nation’s economy, restoring investor...

Nigeria on path of economic renewal, global respect – Information Minister
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to reviving the country’s economy, regaining investor confidence, and strengthening democratic ideals as Nigeria commemorates 26...

Oil prices soar as Iran-Israel tensions shake global economy
What was the market reaction to the Israeli attack? The economic fallout of Israel's attack on Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile facilities in the early hours of Friday was swift. Oil prices spiked and investors shifted out of stocks and into...

Tinubu’s reforms saved Nigeria from economic collapse — Soludo
Charles Soludo, Anambra governor, says President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms rescued Nigeria from the brink of collapse and restored the country’s public finance to a solvent path. Soludo spoke on Thursday at The Platform, a policy and...