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Rachel Reeves can’t resist the short-termist narrative of the bond markets

Letters: The idea of a fragile economy whose health is subject to very short-term events is false, writes Prof Saville Kushner, while Dave Hollis calls for taxes on polluters

The Guardian - UK · Sep 3, 2025

6 “Local” Brands That Are Actually Owned by Other Countries

We often choose to buy from brands with local-sounding or American-sounding names. We do this because we want to support the domestic economy. However, a brand’s name can be a very misleading indicator of its origin. Many products that sound like they are from your hometown are actually owned by…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Sep 3, 2025

What does the falling birthrate mean for the British economy?

Fertility rate has hit an all-time low in England and Wales. How will this impact the country and what’s the solution?

Al Jazeera · Sep 3, 2025

Microeconomies in Gaming: The Invisible Engines of Virtual Worlds

Today's modern online games are more than just battles, quests, and levelling up. Behind fairy creatures and flashy graphics, there's another kind of engine powering this whole virtual world - the economy.

inkl · Sep 3, 2025

Australian households are spending more – and it’s helping the economy regain some momentum

After two years of weak economic growth, there are signs of a recovery in household consumption – though productivity remains a soft spot

The Guardian - AU · Sep 3, 2025

Australia’s economy shows best result in two years as consumer spending picks up

The Australian economy picked up strength in the June quarter as consumers opened their wallets, boosted by interest rate cuts earlier in the year.

The Conversation · Sep 3, 2025

Scott Bessent Says Trump Tariffs Delivering 'Historic Results,' GDP Growth Could Hit 5% — Justin Wolfers Hits Back: 'Ask American Manufacturers'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is doubling down on the potential economic upsides of the tariffs, predicting massive revenue growth for the U.S. Government, alongside a boost to the domestic economy.

Benzinga · Sep 3, 2025

Creativity at the Core: Ralph Opacic on the Enduring Power of the Arts Across Industries in the Modern Era

Ralph S. Opacic, Ed.D., a pioneering educator and founder of nationally recognized arts institutions, has devoted his career to demonstrating that art is an essential driver of both personal growth and modern economics.

International Business Times · Sep 2, 2025

3 Bargain Retail Stocks To Play Right Through The Holidays

American consumers are losing trust in the U.S. economy. Exhibit A is the latest Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which showed the index decline by 1.3 points in August, to 97.4. The Board’s Present Situation Index is also sliding, as it’s down 1.6 points for the month.

Benzinga · Sep 2, 2025

Consumer boom drives surprise jump in economic growth

Australia's economy surpassed expectations in the last financial year, taking some urgency out of the Reserve Bank's plans to cut interest rates.

AAP · Sep 2, 2025