The Latest Breaking News from Economy

Rich Americans flock to apply for New Zealand’s ‘golden visas’ after rules relaxed

Coalition government loosened requirements for its Active Investor Plus visa in bid to boost flagging economy

The Guardian - AU · Jun 23, 2025

Small business owners aren’t jumping for joy about the US economy – but they still aren’t jumping ship

Small businesses are doing OK right now, even if there is a bit of concern about tariffs, inflation, labor shortages and higher costs

The Guardian - US · Jun 22, 2025

Russia’s economy boomed after the invasion of Ukraine—it’s now running out of steam

Record-low unemployment and ultra-hot inflation have put Russia “on the brink” of a recession, its economy minister said.

Fortune · Jun 22, 2025

Sexual harassment and violence training for bar staff

Making venues safer for women to work and play in are part of attempts to revive a major city's ailing night-time economy, with new training on the way.

AAP · Jun 21, 2025

British Airways trials removing individual water bottles from flights

Cups of water will be served by cabin crew to economy passengers

The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025

Russian Government, Central Bank Spar Over Economic Downturn

Russian officials sparred publicly on Friday over how to boost the economy, as growth slows more than three years into its Ukraine offensive.

International Business Times · Jun 20, 2025

Pressure grows on Reeves to raise taxes as borrowing hits £17.7bn in May

The borrowing was the highest on record for May outside the pandemic

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2025

Forget the Fed: Home Depot Is the Real Gauge of the U.S. Consumer

Home Depot's sales offer a clear, real-time indicator of U.S. consumer health, reflecting spending trends from homeowners and professional contractors.

MarketBeat · Jun 19, 2025

Restaurants, hotels and farms beg Trump to exempt their businesses from immigration raids after screeching policy U-turn

Confusion as tension between deportation targets and economic necessity bolsters fear and uncertainty

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025

Used Volvo V90 PHEV Ownership Update: Costs, Efficiency And Annoyances

I’ve put a little over 3,000 miles in two months on my used fast wagon. Did it make sense to go with a plug-in hybrid?

InsideEVs · Jun 19, 2025