Trump’s tariffs and soaring wage costs ensure rocky year for UK economy Experts warned 2026 looks set to be another ‘sluggish year’ with few policies to spur on private sector growth. Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2025
UK consumers still reluctant to spend going into 2026, KPMG survey finds Combination of concern about economy and household cost pressures will continue to limit spending, report suggests The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2025
Runners often overlook this bodyweight exercise – but I’ve been using it to get faster A simple plyometric move that builds power, balance and better running economy T3 · Dec 30, 2025
As a property slump drags on, China's economy looks more resilient than it feels By some measures, China's economy is looking resilient, with strong exports and breakthroughs in artificial intelligence The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025
Frustrated Trump voters say president hasn’t ‘tried at all’ to tackle key issues ahead of midterms: report White House’s handling of the economy and its deportation policy raising concern among Trump supporters The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025
Clouds are vital to life – but many are becoming wispy ghosts. Here’s how to see the changes above us As a scholar researching clouds, I have spent much of my time trying to understand the economy of the sky. Not the weather reports showing scudding rainclouds, but the deeper logic of cloud movements, their distributions and densities and the way they intervene in light, regulate temperatures and choreograph heat… The Conversation · Dec 29, 2025
4 Side Gigs That Don’t Make Sense in This Tough Economy Not all side hustles pay off when the economy is tight. Discover four gigs that could waste your time and money instead of boosting income. GOBankingRates · Dec 29, 2025
Has the Fed fixed the economy yet? And other burning economic questions for 2026 The U.S. economy heads into 2026 in an unusual place: Inflation is down from its peak in mid-2022, growth has held up better than many expected, and yet American households say that things still feel shaky. Uncertainty is the watchword, especially with a major Supreme Court ruling on tariffs on… The Conversation · Dec 29, 2025
The weakest labor market since 2011 has BofA asking, ‘Dude, where’s my job?’ “A lack of recovery in the jobs market and a slower U.S. economy are key risks to watch for in 2026.” Fortune · Dec 29, 2025
Why Warren Buffett Avoids Tech Stocks — And When He Makes Exceptions Buffett's avoidance of tech wasn't about fear; it was about predictability. What he's always looked for is a business whose future economics he can reasonably understand. GOBankingRates · Dec 29, 2025
Special Report: The Future of American Politics Kiplinger assesses the political trends and challenges that will define the next decade. Kiplinger · Dec 29, 2025
Nearly half of Americans believe their financial security is getting worse, poll finds Exclusive poll: Americans are also increasingly blaming the White House for their financial woes The Guardian - US · Dec 29, 2025
This 1,300-Page Anticapitalist History Gets a Few Things Wrong Sven Beckert's Capitalism: A Global History is...not a reliable history. Reason · Dec 29, 2025
We're Still Bullish on Stocks We're still bullish on stocks for 2026, but now is the time for investors to pull in their horns and dial down risk. Kiplinger · Dec 29, 2025
International Business Times UK · Dec 29, 2025 India's New Year's Eve Gig Strike Threatens Major Delivery Apps and Online Retailers Gig workers in India plan to strike on New Year's Eve over low pay and poor working conditions, causing potential delivery disruptions and highlighting global gig economy issues.
Newslaundry · Dec 29, 2025 India’s data landscape is broken. Here’s what needs to change By the end of last year, 16 major Indian datasets were delayed across sectors such as health, education, economy, environment, and demography as IndiaSpend reported in 2024. Ten of these have since been released.
Everybody Loves Your Money · Dec 28, 2025 Will Your Retirement Plan Survive If Consumer Credit Weakens in the Coming Year? The economy is a thrilling rollercoaster, and the coming year could throw a few unexpected loops. Analysts are raising eyebrows at consumer credit trends, warning that a slowdown in borrowing could ripple across everything from stock markets to personal retirement accounts. Imagine the impact if millions of Americans suddenly pull…
The Guardian - US · Dec 28, 2025 The 2025 US economy – in charts: rising prices, hiring slowdown, rollercoaster growth Looking at the government’s own report cards, how did the US fare under the first year of Trumponomics 2.0?
Dot Esports · Dec 28, 2025 Rainbow Six Siege hit by a hack that flooded accounts with billions of in-game currency Rainbow Six Siege economy and marketplace messed up by a hack.
Fortune · Dec 27, 2025 Russian official warns a banking crisis is possible amid nonpayments. 'I don’t want to think about a continuation of the war or an escalation' Unpaid wages nearly tripled in October from a year ago to more than $27 million.
The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2025 Trump says midterms will revolve around ‘pricing’ – despite claiming affordability was a Democrat ‘hoax’ President’s comments come after a series of recent economic reports showed the economy performing better than many expected
The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2025 From shrimp Jesus to erotic tractors: how viral AI slop took over the internet Flood of unreality is an endpoint of algorithm-driven internet and product of an economy dependent on a few top tech firms
Everybody Loves Your Money · Dec 27, 2025 What Happens to Your Credit Score if the Economy Slips into a Vibecession? The economy doesn’t always crash with a dramatic bang or announce itself with flashing warning lights. Sometimes it just feels… off. Prices creep higher, job listings look thinner, everyone’s a little more cautious, and the national mood shifts from confident to cautious without a clear headline explaining why. That uneasy…
Everybody Loves Your Money · Dec 27, 2025 12 Smart Investments to Consider While the Economy Faces Moderate Growth The economy isn’t sprinting, but it isn’t limping either—and that middle ground is where smart investors sharpen their instincts. Moderate growth creates a fascinating environment where patience, diversification, and strategy matter more than hype. This is the moment when thoughtful choices can quietly compound while others wait for dramatic headlines.
Euronews · Dec 27, 2025 From deadly heatwaves to flash floods: How Europe’s extreme weather events defined 2025 Europe’s extreme weather has caused thousands of deaths and shaken the economy. Will it be 2025’s grim legacy?