Wall Street opens lower after Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as next Fed chair – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news The Guardian - UK · Jan 30
‘I’m sorry when did it become my responsibility?’: Passenger settles into luxurious $7,000 business class seat when mom makes bold request Who would say “yes” to this? We Got This Covered · Jan 29
Norfolk Southern's profit slips 12% amid merger costs and economic uncertainty Norfolk Southern's quarterly profit slipped 12% amid the uncertain economy, as well as costs related to its efforts to merge with Union Pacific and create a transcontinental railroad The Independent UK · Jan 29
Trump’s New ‘Board of Peace’: What Geopolitics Has To Do With Your 401(k) and Investments The "Board of Peace" could have lasting effects on the American economy (and your wallet). GOBankingRates · Jan 29
Get used to the K-shaped economy. It’s likely here until 2035, thanks to AI’s outsize benefit for the wealthy “Eventually, it might bring things together, but in the meantime ... it’s unlikely that AI helps at all with the K-shaped economy,” Innes McFee, CEO of Oxford Economics, tells Fortune in an exclusive interview. Fortune · Jan 29
Doom loop of decline: how struggling high streets fuel far-right sympathies in UK Retail accounts for 5% of the UK economy – but its visibility gives it an outsize influence on public perception The Guardian - UK · Jan 29
Greece's economy is making progress, but global risks loom large The economy is showing signs of steady improvement, with lower borrowing costs and increased investment interest. The ESM and MSCI acknowledge progress, but warn of risks from a more uncertain international environment. Euronews · Jan 29
Datavault AI Just Added Sports Illustrated Into the Identity Economy Conversation The identity economy has been discussed for years, usually in fragments. Name, image, and likeness rules reshaped college sports. Creators monetized audiences on platforms they did not control. inkl · Jan 29
What the Growth of Australia’s Gaming Industry Signals for the Broader Digital Economy Australia’s digital gaming industry is emerging as one of the fastest-growing sectors in the country’s technology-driven economy. inkl · Jan 29
It's a feel-bad job market for high-earning professionals If the wealthy and upper middle-class are anxious about the economy, it could affect everyone. Axios · Jan 28
Row over government role fuelling inflation, rate rise Spending blow-outs by the government will force the Reserve Bank to hike rates, critics say, but the treasurer argues the private sector is driving inflation. AAP · Jan 28
'It's better for Poland to stay with the złoty,' country’s finance minister says Andrzej Domanski said that that keeping the złoty as the national currency gives the economy greater flexibility at a time of global uncertainty, despite ongoing debates over deeper eurozone integration. Euronews · Jan 28
Are Discounted Grocery Items Really Healthier Buys? There is a pervasive assumption among shoppers that cooking at home is inherently healthy, and therefore, any deal found at the grocery store supports a better lifestyle. However, a closer examination of weekly flyers reveals a troubling truth about the economics of nutrition. Retailers and manufacturers discount processed, shelf-stable foods… Grocery Coupon Guide · Jan 28
Fresh oil dollars won’t fix Venezuela’s economy, says former minister Hausmann warned that recent injections of dollars from oil sales do not solve structural economic problems under a “hyper-repressive” regime. Euronews · Jan 28
The Independent UK · Jan 28 Germany trims this year's growth forecast to 1% as its economy is slow to gather pace The German government has trimmed its 2026 forecast for the country’s economy, Europe’s biggest, as growth picks up more slowly than previously hoped
The Times of India · Jan 28 Ummah or Dollars: Pakistan’s high stakes dilemma amid US-Iran conflict Pakistan faces a perilous tightrope walk as US-Iran tensions escalate. Caught between seeking vital US dollars for its economy and appeasing domestic Islamic sentiment, Islamabad is leveraging its unique diplomatic position. The nation's history of strategic ambiguity and its proximity to Iran present both opportunities and immense risks, potentially drawing…
The Conversation · Jan 28 The circular economy may not be taking off: Here are six ways stakeholders can make it happen Around the world, governments and businesses are talking more and more about the need to move from today’s “take, make, waste” economy to a circular one, where products are designed to last, materials stay in use, and waste is dramatically reduced. On paper, the case is compelling: recent assessments show…
MyLifeXP · Jan 28 India-EU Trade Deal: 9 Shocking Changes That Could Change India's Future After nearly two decades of talks, India and the European Union (EU) have finalized a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that promises to transform trade, industry, and business in India. The deal covers goods, services, investment, and market access on an unprecedented scale, creating one of the largest trade partnerships…
The Times of India · Jan 28 UAE unveils region’s first biometric payment system using face and palm scans The UAE has launched the Middle East's first biometric payment system, enabling transactions via facial recognition or palm scans. This initiative, a proof-of-concept by the Central Bank of the UAE, aims to enhance convenience and security, positioning the nation as a leader in financial innovation and a digital-first economy.
The Times of India · Jan 28 Bitcoin for car insurance? Dubai becomes first to accept crypto for insurance premium Dubai's DIFC now allows a regulated insurer to accept crypto for policies, a first in the UAE. This move integrates digital assets directly into insurance payments, enabling Bitcoin to cover SUV, apartment, or health insurance. The development leverages blockchain's efficiency and programmable nature, bypassing traditional fees and offering 24/7 transactions,…
The Independent UK · Jan 28 Federal Reserve may keep rates unchanged for months as economy shows signs of health Federal Reserve officials are expected to keep their short-term interest rate unchanged Wednesday after three cuts last year, ignoring huge pressure for lower borrowing costs from the White House in favor of waiting to see how the economy evolves
The Guardian - UK · Jan 28 Can Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez become a Latin American Deng Xiaoping? Maduro’s Sorbonne-educated successor is talking up an era of ‘reform and opening up’ modelled on China’s post-Mao boom
The Independent UK · Jan 28 Trump ignores Minnesota uproar and tries sticking to economy in Iowa as Republicans call for Noem’s resignation President doesn’t mention Minneapolis killing by Border Patrol even as GOP senators start calling for the homeland security secretary to lose her job over it
The Guardian - UK · Jan 27 ‘Very low bar’: analysts say Starmer faces slim pickings in China Experts say business with China is always a double-edged sword let alone when its overheated economy can offer only marginal gains
Roll Call · Jan 27 Back on campaign trail in Iowa, Trump bets big on tariffs and blaming Biden Here are three takeaways from President Donald Trump’s visit to Iowa on Tuesday, his first midterm campaign tour stop of 2026.