The Latest Breaking News from Economy

‘A weakness’: Canadian PM Carney unveils shocking plan to break free from the US

Canada’s Prime Minister just dropped a bombshell. He’s calling the country’s deep economic ties to the U.S. a “weakness” that needs fixing. In a 10-minute video address on April 20, 2026, Mark Carney laid out a plan to break free from America’s shadow, warning that relying too much on one…

The Mary Sue · Apr 21

Bollywood crime drama ‘Dastaar’ filmed in UK brings £1.2m boost to local economy

A Hindi crime drama, Dastaar, filmed extensively in Hull, UK, injected over £1.2 million into the local economy. The production, inspired by Sikh immigrant experiences in 1980s Britain, employed 130 crew members and utilized local resources. This significant investment highlights Hull's growing potential as a filming destination, with hopes to…

The Times of India · Apr 21

The hidden $25 billion public health cost of America’s data center boom

Researchers are trying to shed light on the externalities and hidden costs of the murky data center economy.

Fortune · Apr 21

I drove the Lexus RX 450h+ for a week — it’s a solid blend of gas and all-electric power

I put the 2026 Lexus RX 450h+ to the test to see if this luxury PHEV has what it takes to convince car shoppers about the savings of all-electric power.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 21

Why Skilled Trades Are Making a Global Comeback in a Digital-First Economy

Skilled trades are making a global comeback because modern economies still rely on physical infrastructure, and there are not enough trained workers to meet demand.

inkl · Apr 21

Visa and TikTok launch ‘creator card’ to support entrepreneurs

The card will help to ’empower the next generation of entrepreneurs in the digital economy’, Visa said.

Evening Standard · Apr 20

Alphabet at $4 Trillion: Why the King of Tech Is Feeling Cramped on Planet Earth

Alphabet has successfully defended its dominance, effectively becoming a proxy for the global economy. While its current valuation is sound, its huge scale now creates a growth ceiling tethered to global GDP, forcing a dilemma where future outperformance depends on inventing entirely new market paradigms.

Barchart · Apr 20

UK 'On Brink' Of Recession — 250,000 People Could Lose Jobs By Mid-2027 Due To Iran War

EY Item Club warns the UK will 'flirt with recession' as the Iran conflict oil shock pushes unemployment to 5.8 per cent and halves GDP growth forecast.

International Business Times UK · Apr 20

1 Trade to Make Now as High Gasoline Prices Hit the U.S. Economy

June Canada dollar futures present a buying opportunity on more price strength.

Barchart · Apr 20

SpaceX IPO Frenzy: 3 Space Stocks That Could Benefit Most

The SpaceX IPO is coming. Discover three space stocks positioned to benefit as investor interest in the commercial space economy accelerates

MarketBeat · Apr 20