Economy

August 9, 2026
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Economy

UK economy set for another quarter of growth as ‘big picture’ shows resilience – London Evening Standard

UK economy set for another quarter of growth as ‘big picture’ shows resilience London Evening Standard Source link

August 9, 2026
Olivia
Economy

US labour market shrinks as economy loses 23,000 jobs in July

The US economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, signalling a further slowdown in hiring as employers faced growing economic uncertainty, according to new data from the Bureau of...

August 9, 2026
Olivia
Economy

As economic pressure mounts, Iranians make trade-offs to stay afloat

Mahzad Azari has to choose between food and transportation, between learning English and new eyeglasses, as five months of war with the United States take a financial toll on...

August 9, 2026
Olivia
Economy

Dr. Daniel Sutter: Will AI unleash a jobs apocalypse?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is automating jobs previously requiring human intelligence. Some experts predict that AI will soon do most computer jobs. Should we halt the deployment of AI to...

August 9, 2026
Olivia
Economy

Unlocking Bangladesh’s blue economy: the strategic role of fiscal policy and the National Board of Revenue

The concept of the Blue Economy has gained increasing importance in Bangladesh’s development discourse following the resolution of maritime boundary disputes and the country’s strategic positioning in the Bay...

August 9, 2026
Olivia
Economy

Nigeria Targets Deeper Capital Market, Infrastructure Funding Under $1 Trillion Economy Plan

NGX market capitalisation rises to ₦160 trillion According to NGX Group, the Nigerian capital market has recorded substantial growth over the past three years. Market capitalisation increased from approximately...

August 9, 2026
Olivia
Economy

License plate shortage hurts sales

Vehicle buyers, both of cars and motorbikes, may not be able to get license plates, because the regional Transport offices issuing the plates are running out of them. Officials...

August 9, 2026
Olivia
Economy

NGX market value jumps to N160trn as Tinubu reaffirms $1trn

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that Nigeria is on course to becoming a $1trillion economy as the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) announced that the value...

August 9, 2026
Olivia
Economy

China’s factory-gate prices growth slows to 3.5% in July amid lower fuel prices

China’s factory-gate prices growth slowed in July, as lower domestic fuel prices eased cost pressures triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran, while high temperatures dragged manufacturing. The producer...

August 9, 2026
Olivia
Economy

U.S. economy unexpectedly sheds jobs in July as labor market cools

WASHINGTON >> The U.S. economy unexpectedly shed jobs in July and previously reported job gains for the prior two months were revised sharply lower, tempering financial market expectations for...