Federal shutdowns usually don't do much economic damage. There are reasons to worry about this one Shutdowns of the federal government usually don’t leave much economic damage The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025
Democrats Are Failing To Recover Latino Support Even As They Sour On Trump: Poll Despite being much more disapproving of President Donald Trump since he took office, especially due to the handling of the economy, few Latinos are unlikely to withdraw their support for the Republican party, according to a new poll Latin Times · Oct 2, 2025
How the arts strengthen newcomer settlement in Canada Settling in a new country is often imagined as a sequential process, built on a supposed hierarchy of needs. You accomplish one priority, then another, and another and then you’re integrated into the country and economy. The Conversation · Oct 2, 2025
How high-cost Switzerland stayed a manufacturing powerhouse in the offshore era What is the lesson of Swiss Fortune 500 companies—such as dsm-firmenich—for the rest of Europe, and the world? Fortune · Oct 2, 2025
China’s New Economy Industries Rise on Labor, Tech Gains The Caixin BBD New Economy Index rose to 31.2 in September, up 1.3 points on the month Caixin Global · Oct 2, 2025
Federal shutdown cuts off economic data vital to policymakers and investors The government shutdown will deprive policymakers and investors of economic data vital to their decision-making at a time of unusual uncertainty about the direction of the U.S. economy The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025
The economy is just getting stronger, not weaker, and ‘we in the economics profession need to look ourselves in the mirror,’ top analyst says “The consensus has been wrong since January,” Apollo Global Management chief economist Torsten Sløk wrote on Wednesday. Fortune · Oct 1, 2025
Spending rebound staggers as Aussies kick booze, smokes Strong growth in household spending earlier this year is unlikely to be matched, which could ease Reserve Bank fears of a return of inflation pressures. AAP · Oct 1, 2025
Why Americans are down on the economy A range of measures show Americans to be exceptionally gloomy about the economic picture. Axios · Oct 1, 2025
How Many Jobs Will the U.S. Economy Add in September? Traders on the prediction market platform Kalshi now expect the U.S. economy to add 46,000 nonfarm payrolls in September. Barchart · Oct 1, 2025
The RBA seems unlikely to do another rate cut – meaning they’re betting the economy is better than the data says Michele Bullock doesn’t think our current cash rate is ‘very restrictive’. Do the figures back her up? The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2025
Tariffs may bring a US$50 billion monthly boost to the US government. But ordinary Americans won’t feel the benefit Donald Trump’s recent state visit to the UK ended without the removal of steel tariffs, which the host nation had been hoping for. For months, the US president’s array of “liberation day” tariffs have sparked controversy and caused chaos for America’s trading partners. The Conversation · Oct 1, 2025
Building muscle might just be the best way to improve your riding; especially as you age There are myriad benefits to strength training, from improved power to better neuromuscular efficiency. And the benefits increase as you hit middle-age Cycling Weekly · Oct 1, 2025
Yet another recession indicator is flashing as consumer confidence declines sharply in September Consumer confidence has dropped below key thresholds, challenging Fed policymakers and Wall Street’s bullish market view. Fortune · Oct 1, 2025
Euronews · Oct 1, 2025 US government shutdown – why should Europe worry? The ongoing budget fight in Washington has the unintended consequence of harming the European economy. Especially EU exporters could be in for a rough ride.
Fortune · Sep 30, 2025 The 'Warren Buffett Indicator' has surged above 200%, meaning the market's price is far ahead of the economy's size Buffett has likened investing in this environment to "playing with fire."
Fortune · Sep 30, 2025 Ford CEO says America is ‘far behind’ rivals like China on blue-collar industry. ‘It is pretty humbling when you look at where we are’ Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, speaking at Ford’s event on Tuesday, warned that she’s “very sober” about the stakes: “China will dominate.”
Tom’s Guide · Sep 30, 2025 I told myself I wouldn’t buy a Corolla again, but the Corolla Cross Hybrid changes my mind — here’s why The 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid is a subcompact SUV that gets outstanding fuel economy, making it an excellent alternative to buying an EV.
The Independent UK · Sep 30, 2025 Here are some effects of a government shutdown if Congress, Trump don't reach a deal The U.S. government is nearing a partial shutdown, with a range of effects on public services and the broader economy
Motor1 · Sep 30, 2025 Affordable Sports Cars? In This Economy? Remember 2013? What a time to be alive. Scion and Subaru had just launched the FR-S and BRZ sports cars—fresh off a partnership built around the boxer engine. These were the first true modern challengers to the long-unmatched Mazda Miata, and like the Miata, they hit the market with price…
Fortune · Sep 30, 2025 Ford CEO on his ‘epiphany’ after talking to his Gen Z factory workers: They were saying they ‘had to have three jobs’ During the UAW strike of 2023, Farley said he was shocked by what he heard: “Old-timers in our plants were saying, ‘It’s no longer a career, Mr. Farley.’”
Reason · Sep 30, 2025 Trump Is Filling the Fed with Loyalists By installing Stephen Miran and eyeing more allies, Trump is positioning the central bank for aggressive rate cuts and a sharp break from its tradition of independence.
Benzinga · Sep 30, 2025 Ex-Citibank Trader Says Wall Street's Best Economists Are Banned from Fixing the Economy—Here's His Radical Solution The world’s most profitable economists are making millions predicting economic collapse for banks—but they’re shut out of the rooms where policy gets made. Gary Stevenson, a former trader at Citibank, says this disconnect is why governments keep getting blindsided by crises they should see coming.
Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2025 Starmer seeks to restore pride in Britain amid plans to take on Reform The Prime Minister put controlling immigration and growing the economy at the forefront of his proposals to renew the UK.
The Conversation · Sep 30, 2025 Will the G20 listen to its own advisors? 4 urgent steps on climate change The world’s 20 most powerful economies, the G20 – currently led by South Africa – face mounting pressure to slash greenhouse gas emissions and help nations adapt to climate change. Economist and international affairs specialist Gaylor Montmasson-Clair co-heads the think-and-do tank Southern Transitions and also co-chairs the G20’s Think 20.…