China’s economy showing signs that slowdown may be extending Industrial output and retail sales slump in July after one of the country’s weakest quarterly growth rates ever The Guardian - UK · Aug 17
Britain's Reform UK party pledges to strip all foreign nationals of benefits, including EU citizens "The welfare state is there for Britain. No British citizenship, no entitlement," Robert Jenrick, Reform's economics spokesperson, said on Monday. Euronews · Aug 17
Ukraine takes aim at Russia's economy and morale by attacking online retailer For over a month, Ukrainian drones have been relentlessly striking warehouses belonging to Russian online retailer Wildberries. This offensive has led to immense destruction worth billions in merchandise and has severely affected supply chains. The primary goal is to frustrate military logistics while exerting economic strain on Russia, leaving countless… The Economic Times · Aug 17
The AI Rally Will 'Likely' Lead To a Market Correction, An ECB Post Warns The central bank blog post claimed that a correction can be expected "even if current valuations are rational." International Business Times · Aug 17
Russia's Economy Is Facing Increasing Pressure. Analysts Worry Putin Might Escalate Before The Money Runs Out. Analysts worry that the Russian economy's overall shakiness might lead Russia to take aggressive action in a desperate attempt to end the war as soon as possible. International Business Times · Aug 17
Jim Jordan Defends Trump’s Economy but Admits Costs Are ‘Tough’ for Middle-Class Families Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) said the U.S. economy is moving in a "pretty good direction," while acknowledging that higher costs remain difficult for middle-class and working-class families. Benzinga · Aug 17
Senior Russian banker fired after scathing speech on wartime economy Andrei Klepach of VEB said Russia’s economy was falling behind China, US and ‘in some respects Ukraine’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 17
Texas cities eye property tax hikes, spending cuts amid yawning budget gaps Rising costs, slowing tax revenue and a sluggish economy have saddled some of Texas’ biggest cities with multimillion-dollar deficits. The Texas Tribune · Aug 17
Top Economist Warns Trump’s Immigration Policies Are Hurting American Workers: ‘Only Reason Economy Isn’t in Complete Shambles Is...’ Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s, attributes President Donald Trump‘s immigration policies to a high unemployment rate among American workers. He also blamed the administration for other supply-side policy shocks. Benzinga · Aug 17
From kirana to currency: Small towns are scrambling for dollars Small towns now lead India's foreign exchange demand, surpassing major cities. This shift indicates rising prosperity and global lifestyle choices among their residents. Consumers from these areas are increasingly spending on international travel and education. This trend reflects a significant evolution in India's domestic consumption patterns. The financialization and digital… The Economic Times · Aug 17
Japan's 10-year bond yield hits a 30-year high as growth data disappoints Japan's 10-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level since 1996 on Monday as fresh data showed the world's fourth-largest economy grew far more slowly than expected in the second quarter. Euronews · Aug 17
Sania Mirza joins Terra-Invest to Co-Lead future health and sports investments Sania Mirza has joined Terra-Invest as a co-leader for key investment areas. She will focus on longevity, preventative health, and the sports economy. Mirza brings an operator's perspective to the firm's existing portfolio. Her expertise stems from a decorated two-decade tennis career and entrepreneurial ventures. Terra-Invest believes health and sport… The Economic Times · Aug 17
AI’s trillion dollar token reckoning We've now entered AI 2.0, where inference economics, data gravity, and control decide outcomes. TechRadar · Aug 17
India’s next online grocery goldmine lies beyond the traditional routes The shift in India’s e-commerce market is revealing a growing focus on value-oriented buyers from smaller towns. These consumers favor cost-effectiveness and variety over quick shipping. The expanding Bharat household segment is poised to drive remarkable growth in online grocery sales by 2030, pointing to exciting possibilities for e-commerce ventures… The Economic Times · Aug 17
The Economic Times · Aug 17 NITI Aayog proposes regulatory reforms to boost India's professional services exports Regulatory reforms can unlock India's professional services export potential, according to NITI Aayog. Professional services are a key part of India's growing services economy. The report identified diverse and sector-specific regulatory frameworks as barriers. A four-pronged strategy and sector-specific reforms are proposed to address these issues. These measures could enhance…
The Economic Times · Aug 17 Global Market: China, Hong Kong stocks rise as chipmakers rally on strong earnings Chinese and Hong Kong equities advanced, led by technology and semiconductor stocks following strong corporate earnings, while consumer and liquor stocks weakened. Investors remained focused on key economic data for clues on domestic demand and the broader health of China’s economy.
The Independent UK · Aug 17 Asian shares are mostly higher while US futures and oil prices hold steady Shares are mostly higher in Asia after U.S. stocks edged back from their all-time high following a weaker than expected report on the U.S. economy
Radio France Internationale · Aug 17 Devastated by wildfire, the village of Le Porge pins hopes for support on PM visit Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu will visit the Gironde department in southwestern France on Monday to launch reconstruction efforts, after the area fell victim to the most destructive wildfires seen in 70 years. The mayor of Le Porge – one of the villages worst affected – told RFI he's hoping for…
The Independent UK · Aug 17 Ukraine takes aim at Russia’s economy and morale by attacking online retailer Day after day over recent weeks, Ukrainian drones have pummeled giant depots belonging to Wildberries, the country’s biggest online retailer, burning estimated billions of dollars’ worth of merchandise and bringing the war home to the broad public
The Independent UK · Aug 17 Japan's economy manages 1.1% growth rate despite headwinds Japan’s economy grew an annualized rate of 1.1% in the April-June quarter, even as private consumption stayed flat and the growth of exports declined
Times Life · Aug 17 What Raw Mango Is Really Saying to Indian Women About Clothing, Restraint and Good Taste The Quiet That Costs SomethingA Raw Mango sari does not announce itself. That is the point. The weave is dense, the colour sits in the fabric rather than on it, and the border, if there is one, earns its place. You have seen it at literary festivals, at gallery openings,…
International Business Times UK · Aug 16 Baby Boomers' Shopping Habits Cost the US Economy 1.2% of GDP, New Study Reveals A study by Sveriges Riksbank reveals that middle-aged consumers' shopping habits, driven by baby boomers, weakened competition, reducing US real GDP by up to 1.2% at its peak.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 16 The Guardian view on London’s social housing: pumping billions into the economy every year Editorial: The provision of homes needs to be thought of as a service, not a commodity to be traded. It is vital economic infrastructure, so let’s make it affordable for all
The Economic Times · Aug 16 India to host BRICS Environment Working Group meetings on August 17-18 India will host the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting in New Delhi on August 18. Senior officers will meet on August 17 to discuss environmental working group priorities. Ministers will deliberate on an outcome document and thematic discussions for cooperation. Priority areas include sustainable lifestyles, afforestation, and disaster resilience. The…
The Economic Times · Aug 16 Iran economy begins to recover after war as business activity picks up Iran's economy shows signs of recovery from recent war impacts. Economic activity is gradually resuming, according to the Iran Chamber of Commerce. Purchasing Managers' Index reports indicate relative improvement in economic conditions. Private sector efforts and government engagement are contributing to this positive trend.