Economy

May 6, 2026
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Economy

Janos Kornai (1928-2021): An economist as an iconoclast

WITH the passing away of Janos Kornai on October 21 at the age of 94, the world has lost yet another link to the intellectual world that struggled to...

May 5, 2026
Olivia
Economy

How the Gig Economy Is Forcing a Rethink of Traditional Business Models

The gig economy is no longer a fringe phenomenon driven solely by ride-hailing apps or freelance marketplaces. It has become a defining feature of modern work, reshaping how businesses...

May 5, 2026
Olivia
Economy

Could Russia return to a Soviet-era command economy?

A few weeks ago, a return to the Soviet era of a command economy, in which a central government owns and runs most businesses, would have seemed outlandish. But...

May 5, 2026
Olivia
Economy

Egypt’s economy demonstrates resilience amid successive global shocks

Egypt’s Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Ahmed Rostom, said the national economy has withstood five major external shocks over the past six years, each of which could have...

May 5, 2026
Olivia
Economy

China Economy Impact on ASX Mining Stocks Analysis

China’s Economic Transformation and Resource Market Implications Global commodity markets stand at an inflection point as structural forces reshape demand patterns across traditional and emerging sectors. The intersection of...

May 5, 2026
Olivia
Economy

Additional secretaries told to fly economy on official foreign trips

All additional secretaries and equivalent-ranking officials of the government and state-owned institutions have been instructed to travel by economy class instead of business, club or executive class during official...

May 5, 2026
Olivia
Economy

India most resilient emerging market economy; better placed to manage future shocks: Moody’s

India has been the most resilient large emerging market economy since 2020, and its sizeable forex reserves have helped check currency volatility and reinforce confidence during global shocks, Moody’s...

May 5, 2026
Olivia
Economy

The Economy Is About To Test The Stock Market

This article was written by Follow Lawrence Fuller has been managing portfolios for individual investors for 30 years, starting his career at Merrill Lynch in 1993 and working in...

May 5, 2026
Olivia
Economy

Blueprint highlights strength of economic foresight – World

Robots work at a production line at a welding workshop of Hongquan Industrial Co Ltd in Yangzhou city, East China”s Jiangsu province, Feb 28, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua] China’s newly adopted...

May 5, 2026
Olivia
Economy

Why Stocks Keep Going Up

The military stalemate between the United States and Iran is crippling the flow of oil around the world. Gas prices are soaring. Inflation is back above 3 percent. Consumer...