‘It keeps growing’: the tent camp that stands against Spain’s housing crisis An encampment is sprawling across Puerta del Sol plaza in central Madrid in protest against the ‘rentier economy’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 29
Anthropic's path from AI startup to industry-defining IPO Anthropic's IPO prospectus, reviewed by Reuters, laid out a sweeping vision in which AI would reshape the global economy more profoundly than industrialization, electricity and the internet, as the Claude maker moved closer to what could be the first listing by a frontier AI lab. The Economic Times · Sep 29
Trump approval rating falls to new low as economy concerns grow ahead of U.S. midterm elections 2026- here's what the numbers show Donald Trump’s approval rating has reached 37%, marking the lowest level for an incumbent president ahead of midterms. Concerns about the economy are prominent, as 65% of voters perceive it to be weak. Additionally, 60% of respondents believe Trump’s policies have exacerbated economic issues. Historical comparisons with George W. Bush's… The Economic Times · Sep 28
Trump Cuts 2031 Fuel-Economy Target From 50.4 to 34.9 Mpg — Cheaper Cars, More Petrol? The Trump administration has lowered the 2031 fuel-economy target for new US cars and light trucks, prompting support from manufacturers and criticism over fuel consumption, pollution and costs. International Business Times UK · Sep 28
Fuel Economy Rollback Will Burn Billions More Gallons Of Gas, Trump Administration Says The public health and environmental costs of the revised fuel economy standards could be colossal. InsideEVs · Sep 28
Why is Trump administration looking to implement new lower fuel economy standards in US? New lower vehicle fuel economy standards are being set by the Trump administration. The move will reduce the technology costs of the automakers and help them sell gas-powered vehicles. The new vehicles' cost will decrease but the fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions will increase for decades. The Economic Times · Sep 28
America's Clean Car Retreat Is Complete. The World Will Move On Without Us The U.S. just loosened fuel economy rules, slowing the auto industry's transition to EVs. But Europe and China aren't going to wait up for us. InsideEVs · Sep 28
What the Uruguay–OECD–IDB Panel in Montevideo Means for Foreign Investors Uruguay's economy minister, the OECD chief and an IDB vice president meet in Montevideo. What U.S. and Hispanic investors should know beforehand. Latin Times · Sep 28
2 China-Focused ETFs For After the Trump-Xi Summit After the Trump-Xi summit, China ETFs KWEB and FXI offer different risk profiles, with KWEB tied to tech and consumer trends and FXI reflecting the broader Chinese economy. MarketBeat · Sep 28
Healey sets out plan for ‘new age of industrialisation’ to boost economy Chancellor John Healey used his Labour Party conference speech to try to revive confidence in the UK economy. Evening Standard · Sep 28
Florida conservation programme protects 61,525 acres across wildlife corridor Florida's Department of Environmental Protection has announced a significant conservation easement protecting 61,525 acres of forestland. This initiative will enhance habitat connectivity for various species, including the bald eagle. The land will continue to be actively managed as a working forest to support local economies. Governor DeSantis has recommended $115… The Times of India · Sep 28
Trump administration cuts mileage rules for cars, light trucks The Transportation Department released a final rule Monday that aims to “reset” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s fuel economy standards, rolling back substantial required mileage increases for automakers’ fleets implemented under the Biden administration. Dubbed “Freedom Means Affordable Cars” by the department, the 892-page rule will impact Corporate Average… Roll Call · Sep 28
Gouged: why Americans are being ripped off – and what to do about it How can we fix our pricing crisis? Economic sociologist Lindsay Owens urges tough new rules – and a consumer uprising The Guardian - US · Sep 28
As the US midterms approach, Trump’s boasts on the economy fall flat with voters Trump’s tariffs and his war against Iran caused prices to to rise, but the US president continues to claim it’s ‘the greatest economy in history’ The Guardian - US · Sep 28
Reason · Sep 28 Once Recession-Proof, D.C. Feels the Pain From Federal Workforce Reductions Formerly tax-supported workers are discovering the uncertainties the private sector faces every day.
The Economic Times · Sep 28 US Market: Fed's Hammack warns against inflation becoming entrenched in economy Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack warned that persistently high inflation could entrench elevated price expectations among US households and businesses. She said monetary policy may not yet be sufficiently restrictive, citing resilient demand, strong business investment and a stable labour market. Hammack also noted that rising US…
The Economic Times · Sep 28 Broadening inflation, robust growth, global hikes build case for India RBI tightening The RBI is under growing pressure to raise rates in October as inflation broadens across the economy, growth remains strong and global central banks tighten policy. A Reuters poll shows most economists expect a 25-basis-point hike to 5.50%, while markets are already pricing in further increases over the next year.
The Economic Times · Sep 28 Trump cannot afford to let AI boom fail: 'Big Short' investor Michael Burry explains why Michael Burry, the investor known as the “Big Short” investor, said the Trump administration cannot afford to let the AI boom falter as AI infrastructure has become a key support for the US economy. Burry, who has warned of excessive AI optimism, questioned how Washington could prevent a potential downturn.
The Independent UK · Sep 28 Trump guts fuel-efficiency rules as Americans get hammered at the pump The Trump administration on Monday plans to release new fuel economy standards that would relax regulatory requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks
The Conversation · Sep 28 What do NZ voters really care about? A global comparison reveals some surprises As New Zealand heads toward a general election, political parties are setting out their priorities and candidates are making their pitches, all hoping to focus on the issues they believe will resonate the most.
The Conversation · Sep 27 China’s economy is changing rapidly. It’s no longer Australia’s easy export market For decades, China’s market of 1.4 billion people and extraordinary economic growth gave Australian exporters seemingly endless opportunities. The prevailing assumption was that China’s growing middle class would:
The Guardian - UK · Sep 27 Andy Burnham to fight next election with plan for NHS-style care service PM says he is willing to expend political capital to bring in universal service for England funded by ‘everybody’
Fortune · Sep 27 The U.S. economy is running hot and stuck on a hamster wheel as GDP growth must outpace borrowing costs—or risk getting sucked into a debt spiral "With interest rates on new Treasury bonds and notes at around 5% and medium-term nominal economic growth expected to be closer to 4%, the U.S. is entering a debt spiral."
Clever Dude · Sep 27 Gas Is Back Above $4 a Gallon — These 7 Driving Habits Are Costing You Even More Gas has crossed the $4-a-gallon mark again nationwide, and the latest AAA figure makes that painfully clear. On September 25, the national average for regular gasoline stood at about $4.49 a gallon, with prices still climbing.
The Times of India · Sep 27 New York farmer earns up to $1,800 an acre by turning farmland into a solar field When New York farmer Tony Emmi agreed to lease 30 acres of productive farmland for a solar project in 2023, he knew the decision would be controversial. The Baldwinsville farmer had spent years working land that had been in his family since the 1940s, yet rising labour costs, uncertain farm…