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Why the US economy stays strong even when its policies shock the rest of the world

The US economy is continuing to grow faster and generate more new jobs than Europe. Annual national income growth over the past five years has averaged 3.3% in the US against 2.6% in the EU. In the first quarter of 2026, the EU’s GDP was just 0.7% higher than a…

The Conversation · Jul 13

Anti-tracking fashion: Startup designs clothing to foil AI surveillance cameras

Face-like prints, special cuts and shielding smartphone pockets: Urban Privacy wants to hinder surveillance, while police increasingly rely on smart cameras.

Euronews · Jul 13

UK economy set to stagnate as Iran war and high energy costs hold back growth

UK economist Sanjay Raja predicted some sectors could get a boost this month due to England’s World Cup success

The Independent UK · Jul 12

Twin deficits spell trouble for economy

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Bangkok Post · Jul 8

UK Treasury yet to do due diligence on finding extra money for defence

How to hit the 3.5% of GDP spending promise made to Nato would be a matter for the next prime minister, MPs told

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8

IMF sees India among fastest-growing major economies despite trimming FY27 GDP growth projection to 6.4%

India's economy is anticipated to expand by 6.4 percent in fiscal year 2026-27, bolstered by strong private consumption and active service sectors. Although global growth is predicted to ease to 3.0 percent in 2026, domestic demand is set to drive India's economic growth amidst international uncertainties. The Reserve Bank of…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

The countries that spend the most on Nato - and who needs to do more

The US is not the biggest contributor to the alliance as a percentage share of its GDP but Trump has demanded allies ramp up defence spending immediately

The Independent UK · Jul 7

Act soon to change ‘unsustainable’ direction of UK debt, OBR warns

Forecaster says curtailing rising costs such as health and pensions ‘are today’s challenge, not just tomorrow’s’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7

US President Donald Trump arrives in Turkey to attend NATO summit

The two-day gathering in Ankara comes a year after NATO members pledged to ramp up security-related spending to 5% of GDP under pressure from the US leader. Yet, the US President has lashed out at European allies over Iran.

Euronews · Jul 7

China’s birth rate just hit its lowest point since 1949—and Trip.com cofounder James Liang thinks that’s a threat to innovation

“We need more people to innovate.”

Fortune · Jul 7