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Uzbek economy grows 8.5% as services and investment expand

Official figures presented at a presidential review showed investment reaching €24.6 billion and exports €12.7 billion in the first half of 2026, as Moody's upgraded Uzbekistan's sovereign credit rating and Fitch shifted its outlook to positive.

Euronews

The creator economy has a new middle class

Young workers now see social media influencing as a plausible career pivot. This shift allows them to earn income through brand deals and personal content. Microinfluencers with smaller audiences are increasingly sought by brands for their engagement. Some creators now earn substantial incomes, rivaling traditional mid-level salaries.

The Economic Times

From housing to healthcare: What are Europeans worried about in 2026?

Is the economy, housing, immigration or healthcare the biggest concern facing your country? It depends on where in Europe you live.

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Two Civil Engineers with no agriculture background built a Rs 565 crore cattle startup; their weekend project has solved one of India's oldest trade problems

Neetu Yadav and Kirti Jangra, two IIT Delhi civil engineering graduates, founded Animall in 2019 to bring India's unorganised cattle market online. What started as a weekend project now connects over a million dairy farmers and has grown into a startup valued at Rs 565 crore, in a sector that…

The Economic Times

Not just cigarettes and alcohol: why the ‘Oasis index’ and others like it offer real economic insights

Many Melburnians were aghast to learn their city had won a trophy no one wants: the most expensive night out in the world. At least, that’s according to the “Oasis index”, an annual metric from the research team at Deutsche Bank.

The Conversation

Gen Z is protesting. Here is the economics behind the rage

Ek chhoti si naukri ka talabgar hoon main – Shailendra, Naukri (1954)

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The Markandeya Purana's Boy Who Defeated Death and What Shiva's Role Actually Encodes

The boy who was given a death dateMarkandeya's parents were told at his birth that their son would live exactly sixteen years. The Markandeya Purana does not soften this. The horoscope was not ambiguous. Yama had already written the name. His parents, devotees of Shiva, raised him in worship anyway,…

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Trump threatens Iran and Houthi rebels with 'major military punishment'

Iran and the United States threatened to intensify attacks on Thursday after Yemen's Houthi rebels struck Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, driving Brent crude above $100 a barrel and fuelling fears of a widening regional conflict and renewed pressure on the global economy.

France 24

New PM cuts business rates for UK pubs in latest cost-of-living measure

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England on Thursday, his third major cost-of-living measure in three days as the new Labour leader seeks to revive the economy and support struggling high streets.

France 24

UK economy boosted by Andy Burnham, heatwaves and the World Cup

A number of factors have appeared to ‘lift the mood’ despite consumer confidence remaining firmly in negative territory

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia's US Nuclear Deal Aims to Free Up Oil Reserves as Economy Leans Beyond Crude

The US-Saudi nuclear agreement aims to diversify Saudi Arabia's energy sources, reducing oil dependency. However, concerns about nuclear proliferation and regional security remain significant discussion points.

International Business Times UK

Lots of Trump's Tariffs Expire on Friday. It's Thursday Afternoon, and No One Knows What Will Replace Them.

The U.S. economy is not a reality show. The Trump administration should stop acting like it is.

Reason

LGBTQ+ economy seen as growth engine

Thailand should recognise its LGBTQ+ economy as a new growth engine that requires legal and structural reforms to attract investment and enhance global competitiveness, according to several speakers.

Bangkok Post

'Healthiest Americans Ever' Refuse To Work: Record 105.8 Million Exit Labour Force Under Trump

A record 105.8 million Americans are not in the labour force, highlighting economic concerns as job growth slows and wages struggle to keep pace with inflation.

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The $39 trillion U.S. national debt isn’t as high as Japan’s and Singapore’s relative to economy size—and yet it’s still worse somehow

“Japan’s debt dynamics are fundamentally different from those of the United States … Japan is the world’s largest creditor nation. The U.S. is the world’s largest debtor.”

International Business Times

Middle East Clashes Could Hit The World Economy. Growth Could Be Slashed to 1.3%, World Bank Says

World Bank Chief Economist Indermit Gill said that if the war continues for another six months or longer, growth could fall from the projected 2.5% to as little as 1.3%.

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Best Fashion, Apparel & Textile Companies for 2026: Top Brands and Manufacturers to Know

The fashion, apparel, and textile industry is one of the most dynamic and fast-moving sectors in the global economy. From luxury garment manufacturers and sustainable fabric producers to custom clothing partners and direct-to-consumer brands, the landscape is constantly shifting as consumer expectations, technology, and ethical standards evolve. Whether you are…

The Independent UK

Isle of Man breaks record with tourist economy soaring to £433m

The island attracts visitors to its heritage sites, natural landscapes and major motorsports events

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The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: One Nation’s spectre hangs over Labor national conference

Bill Kelty has been a member of the Labor Party since 1964 but he is not among the hundreds of delegates at the party’s national conference in Adelaide. If he were, the conference’s Thursday debate on the economy might have seen a touch of fire.

The Economic Times

Global Market: South Korea's Q2 GDP beats estimates on chip exports; semiconductor stocks in focus

South Korea's GDP expanded 0.6% in the second quarter. Robust semiconductor exports offset weakness in construction investment, reinforcing optimism for the technology sector. The Bank of Korea expects annual growth around three percent this year. Further interest rate hikes are anticipated due to elevated inflation and growth. This data supports…

Bangkok Post

June heatwave cost UK economy more than £1bn: study

LONDON - Britain's record-breaking June heatwave resulted in some 24 million lost hours of work, costing the economy 1.15 billion (US$1.5 billion), according to an estimate released Thursday by the London School of Economics (LSE).

Bangkok Post

Data silos stall growth

Thailand's ambition to become a data-and-technology-driven economy faces structural hurdles, says a senior researcher at the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).

Bangkok Post

Bank profits flat amid headwinds

The Thai banking industry recorded virtually no growth in net profit for both the second quarter and the first half of 2026, as geopolitical tensions and a sluggish domestic economy weighed on performance.

Fortune

Scott Bessent casually says the U.S. has more than $1 trillion in gold—and that it doesn’t matter for the dollar

The Treasury Secretary says he hasn’t been to Fort Knox, but said all $600 billion in gold there is “present and accounted for.”

The Economic Times

Paper leaks are the symptom, the jobs gold rush is the disease

India's economy features a limited number of well-paying jobs and many low-wage positions. Young people pursue selective education and government roles, seeking better opportunities. This intense competition mirrors a gold rush, wasting significant human resources. The system's flaws, not just exam leaks, breed inequality and underdevelopment. Investing in universal, quality…

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