Economy

June 7, 2026
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Economy

Latest jobs data paints mixed economic picture for Fairfax and Virginia

Gov. Glenn Youngkin speaking at the Capital One headquarters in Tysons on Feb. 24, 2025 (staff photo by James Jarvis) While Virginia’s unemployment rate has been ticking up for months,...

June 7, 2026
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Economy

Experts Debate What Economy Syria Needs

Mohammed Jaffal | Odai al-Haj Hussin | Mohammad Deeb Bazat The Syrian economy has undergone deep transformations over the past decades, reshaping its structure from a state-led command economy,...

June 7, 2026
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Economy

The gig economy is growing three times faster than the traditional workforce, and Gen Z is leading the charge. Here’s how employers can fight back and keep their talent from going rogue

Joining the gig economy used to be considered an “alternative” career path—but it’s fast becoming the norm. By 2027, half of the developed world’s workers will be part of...

June 7, 2026
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Economy

A battery of new data shows how the US economy is holding up amid Trump’s tariffs

Washington — A deluge of economic data released Thursday should have provided a clearer picture of how the US economy is faring in the face of President Donald Trump’s massive...

June 7, 2026
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Economy

Gen Z’s Unique Recession Signals: Should You Pay Attention?

Key Takeaways Gen Z views music and fashion trends as economic recession indicators. Traditional economic indicators show no current signs of a recession. Gen Z uses social media to...

June 7, 2026
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Economy

May jobs report: US labor market smashes expectations with payroll growth of 172,000

The US economy added 172,000 jobs in May, blowing past expectations, according to the government’s closely watched jobs report. The unemployment rate remained flat at 4.3%. Economists surveyed by...

June 7, 2026
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Economy

Canada’s ‘technical recession’ economy is sending mixed signals

June 5 News Duration 1:39:22 One week after dipping into a ‘technical recession,’ Canada’s economy is showing signs of life, adding thousands of jobs last month. Power & Politics...

June 7, 2026
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Economy

Population-Weighted Data Shows Economic Catch-Up Trend Remains Intact, Goldman Sachs Says

globe world data network NEW SIZE ©Peachaya Tanomsup Goldman Sachs has challenged the argument that poorer nations are no longer catching up with wealthier economies, stating that much of...

June 6, 2026
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Economy

Signs of a strengthening job market arrive with Americans frustrated about the US economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — The American job market continues to show surprising strength — good news for President Donald Trump who has taken a beating in the polls over the...

June 6, 2026
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Economy

Bank nationalisation will lead to totalitarianism: Phiroze Shroff

Every now and then we hear the cry that banks should be nationalised. The taking over of banks by the State is urged on various grounds, namely, that it...