Trump shifts into election mode and pitches his tariff economy to Georgia voters Trump visited Rome, Georgia, to try and convince voters that his tariffs are saving, not hurting, the U.S. economy The Independent UK · Feb 19
‘I've won affordability’: Trump defends economy during Georgia stop President Donald Trump plunged back into the midterm campaign on Thursday, with a visit to Northwest Georgia. Roll Call · Feb 19
AI is running out of power. Space won’t be an escape hatch for decades The physics mostly work. The timelines, economics, and infrastructure don’t—at least not yet. Fortune · Feb 19
‘It’s chronic disease, stupid!’ The central challenge facing health care “The economy, stupid!” is an aphorism coined by James Carvill during Bill Clinton’s 1992 U.S. presidential campaign to keep workers focused on a key message. It has since been adapted countless times to refocus debates over challenging situations, and it can be applied to the central challenge facing health care:… The Conversation · Feb 19
The “annoyance economy” is costing Americans $165 billion annually as hard-to-cancel subscription services boost company revenue by 200% You were right all along: companies are intentionally putting you on hold longer so you just give up Fortune · Feb 19
Sharper than expected fall in net migration ‘will add £3bn to UK’s borrowing’ Chancellor Rachel Reeves is due to use her spring statement to give an update on the UK economy within weeks The Independent UK · Feb 19
Streetlights in Lagos can boost safety and grow the economy. Why not everyone benefits Nigeria is urbanising at a remarkable speed. Some of the world’s fastest growing cities are in the west African country. The Conversation · Feb 19
5 Things Retirees Should Be Paying Attention to in the Trump Economy Hold on to your budget lists, because the U.S. economy in 2026 presents a unique set of challenges for retirees and those nearing retirement. President Trump and the White House administration's... GOBankingRates · Feb 19
Three scenarios for the AI economy: Fed governor outlines the future of work Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr reveals how AI could actually help job seekers by narrowing wage gaps and supercharging human productivity. Fortune · Feb 19
Sundar Pichai Says AI Will Trigger ‘Hyper Progress’: Is the World Ready? Artificial Intelligence is rapidly moving from concept to cornerstone of global growth. At the AI Impact Summit, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet Inc., called AI the biggest platform shift of our lifetime. He highlighted its power to accelerate scientific discovery, transform education systems, and help emerging economies leapfrog… MyLifeXP · Feb 19
If Keir Starmer is ousted, Labour could still win the next election. Here’s how that would work Once a PM is seen as hapless, there is no way back. But Labour has good plans – and with the political landscape fragmented, it could yet prevail, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott The Guardian - UK · Feb 19
Retailers in UK plan to cut staff hours and jobs amid rising employment costs BRC survey finds finance bosses expect technology to improve productivity, with 69% pessimistic about the economy The Guardian - UK · Feb 19
Reeves is warned her ‘dysfunctional’ policy on fiscal rules is hindering the economy Chancellor’s approach likened to ‘watching speedometer while ignoring whether brakes are working’ The Independent UK · Feb 19
Elon Musk Is Kickstarting the ‘Moon Economy.’ 1 Stock to Buy Here. As SpaceX readies a potential $1.5 trillion IPO and Washington doubles down on lunar ambitions, Intuitive Machines stands out as a high‑beta “moon economy” pure play. Barchart · Feb 18
The Guardian - AU · Feb 18 As real wage growth falls again, Australian workers must feel the economy is rigged against them The RBA never misses a chance to blame wages for rising prices but data shows profit-driven inflation is back
Grocery Coupon Guide · Feb 18 5 Hottest Restaurant Stocks Offering High Hype and a Financial Safety Net The restaurant industry is notoriously brutal, but finding a breakout concept before it goes mainstream is an investor’s absolute dream. We all want to catch the next massive fast-casual chain while it still has plenty of room to multiply in value. However, you need unfiltered advice that takes into account…
Times Life · Feb 18 Why Do So Few Indians Say They’re Proud of Their Country? New Global Survey Explains A striking finding from a recent Pew Research Center survey is that many Indians give surprisingly few specific answers when asked what makes them proud of their country. Out of 33,486 people surveyed across 25 nations, India stood out for how often respondeir own words, with responses later coded into…
Times Life · Feb 18 Why Sundar Pichai, Satya Nadella and Shantanu Narayen Built Their Careers Outside India When Indians see familiar names leading companies like Google, Microsoft and Adobe, pride feels natural. These leaders were educated in Indian institutions, shaped by Indian classrooms and mentors. Yet their rise to the top happened thousands of miles away. To understand why, we must look not at emotion, but at…
The Independent UK · Feb 18 Boost for interest rates cut as fuel price drop helps inflation tumble to 3% Economists predict inflation is now on track to drop to the government target of 2% in April, providing some relief for chancellor Rachel Reeves
Euronews · Feb 18 Investor optimism on European growth hits record high, survey finds European investor optimism about economic growth has hit a record high, Bank of America’s latest fund manager survey shows, buoyed by hopes of German fiscal stimulus and defence spending.
AAP · Feb 18 Rates on hold in New Zealand as Breman era begins New Zealand's official cash rate has been held at 2.25 per cent in the first monetary policy review of 2026.
Fortune · Feb 17 Trump crackdown drives 80% plunge in immigrant employment, reshaping labor market, Goldman says Net immigration averaged approximately 1 million people per year during the 2010s. Not anymore.
Fortune · Feb 17 Why your boss loves AI and you hate it: Corporate profits are capturing your extra productivity, and your salary isn’t As happened with the first factories of the Industrial Revolution, today’s AI boom is boosting output, but most of the gains are flowing to capital, not workers.
Euronews · Feb 17 Romanian finance minister backs Eurobonds and 'Made in Europe' in competitiveness drive Minister Alexandru Nazare also supports the more controversial E6 club of economic heavyweights, saying if it succeeds, it's a "good thing" for Europe.
Dot Esports · Feb 17 Battlefield REDSEC Season 2 update (Feb. 16): New Mobile Redeploy Strike Package, armor economy buff, vehicle nerf, more A massive update for the second BF6 season.