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Europe versus the US: The world’s best cities in 2026 ranked

Europe claims four places among the world’s top 10 cities for economic strength, liveability and future potential: London, Paris, Dublin and Zurich. The US accounts for five, led by New York.

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What makes Canberra No. 1 and why locals love it

The ranking was made in the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026.

The Canberra Times

Can the ECB rate hike stop an inflation shock driven by energy costs?

The ECB is raising borrowing costs to stop expensive energy from fuelling lasting inflation. Economists disagree on how far rates must rise and how much growth could suffer.

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AI boom forecast as Australia's biggest bonanza yet

The economic benefits of AI adoption are beginning to flow in Australia, with about 15 per cent of tasks and occupations set to be replaced by 2060.

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Could an AfD victory put Germany’s economic recovery at risk?

AfD’s historic Saxony-Anhalt victory adds a potential new political risk to Germany’s fragile recovery, raising fears that fragmentation in Berlin could delay reforms needed to sustain growth.

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Deadly escalation in Black Sea attacks prompts fears of even higher food prices

Russian and Ukrainian strikes in July killed more crew than in whole war to that month, preventing grain exports

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Japan faces day of policy reckoning as Scott Bessent calls time on big stimulus

While the BOJ was already widely expected to lift rates ‌in September as inflation pressures ⁠grew, Bessent's recent ⁠comments effectively lock the bank into doing so and put pressure on it to step up hikes going forward.

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European gas prices spike above €70 amid renewed Middle East fighting

The benchmark Dutch TTF natural gas price rose above €70 per megawatt-hour on Monday, as renewed fighting between the US and Iran raised fresh concerns about further delays to LNG exports from the Persian Gulf.

Euronews

The hidden bill: How Europe's scorching summers are reshaping national budgets

Another summer of record heat, drought and wildfires is leaving European governments with a bill that will land months later in the form of emergency relief, farm compensation, infrastructure repairs, unpaid taxes and food inflation.

Euronews

Europe’s gas prices are surging. Who will be the first to pay more?

Europe could face its toughest winter gas season since 2022 as wholesale prices trade near their highest level in more than three years. Household bills could rise quickly in the Netherlands while taking nearly a year to fully adjust in Germany and Austria.

Euronews

Canada ready to respond to Trump’s steep tariffs

Canada is preparing to announce its answer to US President Donald Trump's latest wave of tariffs on Tuesday, as a trade war intensifies between the historically close allies

Bangkok Post

European gas prices hit highest point since March, worse may follow

European gas prices have surged 130% in 2026, and low storage and supply risks leave Europe vulnerable to a costly winter.

Euronews

War and heatwaves threaten to push bread and pasta prices higher

Global food prices are expected to increase by double digits in 2026 as Russia's escalating war in Ukraine worsens the impact of other food price shocks, according to Oxford Economics. Wheat is expected to face the greatest pressure, likely pushing up bread and pasta prices.

Euronews

Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump paused the planned rollout of new tariffs on Canadian goods late Tuesday, after negotiations between both countries that went down to the wire.

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From tourism to power generation and productivity, Europe feels economic cost of heatwaves

Low river levels have stalled German freight traffic and forced closure of nuclear plants in France

International Business Times

The U.S. Backs Japan's Yen After Decades. Here's What's Really at Stake for Investors.

The yen had been under intense pressure in recent weeks, falling as low as 163.73 against the dollar before recovering to around 157.57 after authorities stepped into the market.

Fortune

The labor market could become so backward that the economy will have to shed jobs to keep unemployment steady

“Today, the labor market’s speed limit is much lower than just a few years ago, setting the stage for a jobless expansion.”

Fortune

Trump’s latest import taxes could set a precedent for a 'broad tariff generator' on anything a president wants to target, expert warns

"This is precisely the open-ended tariff power grab the courts checked with their IEEPA rulings, just with a little more procedural window-dressing."

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Money talks: As the Iran war continues, Hormuz tolls gain traction

With missiles replacing merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz, activity in the world's most critical energy corridor is grinding to a halt—and a controversial proposal to charge for safe passage is gaining traction.

Benzinga

Could Warsh Break a 56-Year Fed Rate-Hike Streak?

For nearly six decades, every Federal Reserve chair has delivered a rate hike before cutting interest rates.

Euronews

Why this summer's heatwaves could raise your supermarket bill next year

While food inflation has eased across the eurozone, economists say this summer's extreme heat is now a bigger threat to next year's supermarket prices than the recent Iran war, as damaged harvests could outweigh the fading impact of higher oil and fertiliser costs.

Fortune

U.S.-Iran talks are 'eerily similar' to Trump's bumpy China dealings in his first term, says top economist—don't rule out further oil price spikes

"The deep distrust between the US and Iran meant bumps in the road were inevitable and this feels eerily similar to the trade negotiations between the U.S. and China during President Donald Trump’s first term, which had numerous flare-ups followed by de-escalation."

Euronews

The key global economic risks to watch in the second half of 2026

After six months defined by war, an oil shock and a frenzied AI trade, economists say the rest of the year hangs on a chain of interlocking risks, with the fragile peace between the US and Iran as the key factor.

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British Tourism Stays Strong in 2026

A landmark report published in January 2026 by VisitBritain and VisitEngland, compiled by Oxford Economics, confirmed that tourism is now one of Britain's most valuable economic engines.

The Economic Times

India's startup engine at risk? Rs 91,500 crore, 2.45 lakh jobs under threat from digital rules, says report

A new report warns that stricter digital regulations in India could cost the startup ecosystem Rs 91,500 cr in annual venture capital and lead to 245,000 fewer jobs by 2035. The study highlights that 88% of startups feel operational constraints from current rules, with resources shifting to compliance. Conversely, an…

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