UN forecasts global economic growth of 2.7% this year, down slightly from 2025 The United Nations is forecasting that the global economy will grow by 2.7% this year The Independent UK · Jan 9
Tax Preparers Warn: This Side Income Mistake Triggers Extra Scrutiny Like most people these days, I have a side gig. The so-called gig economy is booming, from weekend Instacart runs to late-night Etsy sales. However, tax preparers are warning that there are some mistakes that may trigger an audit from the IRS. If you’re like my wife, being audited is… Clever Dude · Jan 8
9 Everyday Expenses Retirees Can Renegotiate Right Now The 2026 economy has been defined by “Subscription Creep”—the slow, steady rise of monthly fees for services we often forget we have. For retirees, these... Saving Advice · Jan 8
Lebanon's financial recovery will rest on security and political reforms, economy minister says Lebanon's economy minister says the country's efforts to control weapons from non-state groups are crucial for economic recovery The Independent UK · Jan 8
Number of Americans working multiple jobs hits a 25 year high as new sign of economic worry emerges Donald Trump bragged about his economy being ‘A+++++’ in the run up to the BLS report The Independent UK · Jan 8
Moldova at the crossroads: tensions with Transnistria ahead of EU membership referendum In October Moldovans will vote on making EU membership a constitutional goal. A 'yes' vote would put the pro-Western leadership on a collision course with the Russia-leaning breakaway region in the east. Euronews · Jan 8
AI Layoffs Branded a 'Corporate Fiction' by Oxford Economics—Workers Pay the Price AI-driven layoffs have been branded by a recent Oxford Economics study as fiction driven by corporate interests, stating that it may be overstated. International Business Times UK · Jan 8
I'm a Wealth Planner: Forget 2026 Market Forecasts and Focus on These 3 Goals for Financial Success We know the economy is unpredictable and markets will do what they do, no matter who predicts what. Here's how to focus on what you can control. Kiplinger · Jan 8
An insider’s account of how Apollo Tyres went global and the ‘graveyards’ of Indian manufacturing From the Licence Raj to liberalisation, labour unrest to global expansion – how did an Indian tyre company rise, fall, and rise again? Newslaundry · Jan 8
EU still pouring billions into Russian gas economy despite war in Ukraine, analysis shows EU purchases from an oil project in Siberia netted billions in revenue for the Kremlin last year The Independent UK · Jan 8
Avoid tax divergence and be ‘pragmatic’ on nuclear, next government urged CBI Scotland made the plea in its manifesto published ahead of May’s Scottish Parliament election. Evening Standard · Jan 8
AI layoffs are looking more and more like corporate fiction that's masking a darker reality, Oxford Economics suggests "Firms don't appear to be replacing workers with AI on a significant scale," the firm said. It suspects some are trying to "dress up layoffs" as good news. Fortune · Jan 7
Worried About a K-Shaped Economy? Buy This Top Dividend ETF for 2026. SCHD looks well-positioned to outperform significantly if the economy turns south in 2026. Barchart · Jan 7
Top economist says latest jobs data shows a 'gut-wrenching’ labor market for the middle class “We’re growing, but we can’t generate jobs,” KPMG chief economist Diane Swonk told Fortune. “Never seen anything like it.” Fortune · Jan 7
The Independent UK · Jan 7 Voices: ‘Brexit benefits exist for everybody but us’: Readers on UK’s struggle as new poll says things are worse than ever YOUR VIEWS: Our community has been reflecting on a recent survey showing that Brexit has left Britain worse off than ever, from the economy and borders to its global influence
Latin Times · Jan 7 Cuban Economy Accelerates Collapse As U.S. Capture Of Maduro Threatens Further Deterioration: 'Never Been As Bad' Cuba's economy is being described as in "free fall" and at its worst time in the almost 70 years since the communist revolution, according to a new report.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 7 ‘The pressure is too much’: Lesotho’s garment workers on the frontline of Trump tariffs Women gather outside factories hoping for work as the economy struggles under US export taxes
The Guardian - UK · Jan 7 How Aberdeen is reinventing itself for a high-tech future The city known for its pioneering spirit is pivoting to embrace the tech economy, plugging in to Scotland’s digital ecosystem alongside Edinburgh and Dundee
The Conversation · Jan 7 Land reform in South Africa: how new landholders could prosper from wildlife and not just farming South Africa has a thriving wildlife economy – enterprises like trophy and meat hunting, ecotourism, live wildlife sales and game meat production.
Grocery Coupon Guide · Jan 7 8 Grocery Staples That Cost Less After the New Year The post-holiday season is typically associated with a financial hangover, but for the observant grocery shopper, it is actually a window of opportunity. While the general inflation rate continues to dominate headlines, specific sectors of the food economy are seeing a deflationary trend as we enter the first quarter of…
Fortune · Jan 7 Business leaders are growing more optimistic, JPMorgan survey finds Almost two in five leaders at midsize businesses expressed optimism—especially about their own company’s future performance.
Tom’s Hardware · Jan 6 Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says robots could be 'AI immigrants' that can address labor shortages — can 'do the type of work that maybe we decided not to do anymore' Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, said that a wave of robots will serve as "AI immigrants" to drive the economy and do the jobs others don't want to do.
Fortune · Jan 6 Trump may be raising your taxes with his tariffs but he could actually cut inflation with them, too, SF Fed says The economic uncertainty a tariff shock inspires has historically led to a decline in inflation, according to the report.
MarketBeat · Jan 6 Redwire Is Quietly Winning the Space Economy’s Next Phase Investors are pivoting to space infrastructure as Redwire secures major defense contracts and expands its global reach with critical European partnerships.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 6 Ireland’s China visit underscores EU divisions over how to handle Beijing Ireland’s prime minister, Micheál Martin, arrived in Beijing this week for the first visit by an Irish leader to China in more than a decade, placing Ireland at the centre of a rapidly evolving European strategy towards the world’s second-largest economy.