‘The elder daughter phenomenon’: Edward Jones head Penny Pennington said the economy is propped up by eldest daughters Caregiving is a trillion-dollar industry, and eldest daughters take the brunt of it. Fortune · 1h ago
Donald Trump approval rating crashes among Republicans weeks ahead of November 3 US midterm elections Donald Trump approval rating: Concerns about the economy and the war have driven Trump's public approval to record lows and have been weighing on support for his party ahead of the November 3 election that will determine control of Congress for the next two years. The Economic Times · 5h ago
France is Facing a Fiscal Crisis. A Nobel Economy Prize Winner Said it May Have Become 'Too Big To Save.' "I wish being optimistic about France didn't require so much hope that maybe things will go right," Paul Krugman said in a new assessment. International Business Times · 6h ago
Consumers Are Trading Down Even as Spending Rises — What the Split Economy Means for Investors Consumers are still opening their wallets, but they are becoming much pickier about what deserves the money inside them. That creates a strange picture for investors: spending can rise while shoppers quietly move toward cheaper brands, discounts and value retailers. The Free Financial Advisor · 7h ago
'This Will Sound Super Crazy': Elon Musk Makes a Wild Prediction About What SpaceX Could Be Worth Elon Musk has suggested SpaceX could eventually be worth orders of magnitude more than the global economy, but provided no valuation, timetable or evidence to support the prediction. International Business Times UK · 7h ago
India needs level playing field where every business has fair chance to compete: Rahul Gandhi Rahul Gandhi underscored the importance of a level playing field for businesses in India while addressing crony capitalism. His remarks followed an online exchange with Elon Musk regarding Starlink's licensing issues. Gandhi argued for an economy driven by innovation and hard work instead of political connections. The Indian government refuted… The Economic Times · 9h ago
Are eurozone bond markets warning of a recession as growth slows? Eurostat's cycle clock, which tracks the economy's phases, flags a sharp slowdown in the eurozone. Bond markets highlight French fiscal stress, sticky inflation and ECB hikes. But that could shift soon. Euronews · 13h ago
Iran's Economy is Teetering on The Brink. The U.S. Is Applying Further Pressure. Washington is taking aim at Tehran's shadow fleet. International Business Times · 22h ago
Dollar Moves Lower With T-Note Yields The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by -0.12% on Thursday. The dollar gave up an early advance on Thursday and turned lower after T-note yields fell, narrowing the dollar’s interest rate differentials. A stronger euro also weighed on the dollar after the German Economy Ministry raised its 2026 German GDP... Barchart · Oct 8
US imposes sanctions targeting 17 vessels of Iran 'shadow fleet' The United States has imposed sanctions on Iran's shadow fleet of tankers transporting oil. These sanctions target 17 vessels linked to the Iranian economy's petroleum sector. The move aims to reduce funding for Tehran's regional operations amid ongoing tensions. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized the sanctions' importance in countering Iranian… The Economic Times · Oct 8
This Space ETF Offers SpaceX Exposure—But Investors Are Paying for the Volatilit The Tema Space Innovators ETF (NASA) is down 38% from its May high, weighed down by volatile, unprofitable holdings like SpaceX, AST SpaceMobile, Rocket Lab, and Viasat. MarketBeat · Oct 8
Send us your questions on how the US economy is shaping the midterm elections Our business, labor and consumer rights reporters will answer your questions in a live Q&A on Thursday 15 October The Guardian - US · Oct 8
Dollar Relinquishes Early Gains as the Euro Rebounds The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down by -0.08% today. The dollar gave up an early advance and turned lower today after the euro rallied when the German Economy Ministry raised its 2026 German GDP forecast. The dollar initially moved higher today after WTI crude oil rallied more than +4%,... Barchart · Oct 8
Germany lifts GDP forecast as economy withstands Iran war The government lifted its full-year growth projection to 1.3%, up from its April forecast of just 0.5%, as the German economy proved more resilient than expected. Euronews · Oct 8
Latin Times · Oct 8 Mexico-U.S. Trade Talks Move Forward, but Steel, Autos and Canada Complicate the Deal Mexico's Ebrard struck an upbeat note at the Milwaukee G20, but steel tariffs, auto levies, and $30B in remittances hang in the balance.
International Business Times · Oct 8 The Iranian Economy Keeps Deteriorating. The President Now Called on Residents to Reduce Energy Consumption. "With just a 10% reduction in consumption, a significant amount will be saved and we will no longer need to import energy," Masoud Pezeshkian said.
Euronews · Oct 8 Kazakhstan seeks to build an AI-powered economy and manufacturing sector Kazakhstan wants artificial intelligence to become more than a digital tool: the country is seeking to make it a new engine of economic growth, from universities and factories to energy and infrastructure.
International Business Times · Oct 8 AI Boom Meets War And Rising Debt. IMF Warns Global Economy Is Facing a Risky Mix. IMF Kristalina Georgieva warned that high energy costs, tighter financial conditions and concentrated AI investment are creating sharply different outcomes across countries.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 8 Keep calm and shuttle on: why Newcastle has three free bus routes Two night-time free shuttle buses connecting patrons and venues, and a third exclusively for cruise visits, sees Newcastle's business groups go full throttle on the city economy.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8 Britons kept in dark about scale of climate crisis, say viewers of ‘first-of-its-kind’ emergency briefing Nine out of 10 people felt motivated to act after watching film outlining threats to food security, economy and public health
Newcastle Herald · Oct 8 'The economy is dying': trade applies the brake to Full Throttle Ranch The venue will be open one day per week going forward.
The Economic Times · Oct 8 ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: Worried about your SIP returns? Prashant Jain wants investors to focus on the bigger picture Many investors fret over mutual fund SIP returns, yet a shift in focus to economic fundamentals is essential. Prashant Jain pointed out that while markets may stagnate, economic growth continues. For long-term investors, a flat market could prove beneficial through systematic investments. Previous years of low equity returns shouldn't prompt…
The Economic Times · Oct 8 ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0: Will the AI bet pay off? Nilesh Shah weighs in At ET Alpha Wealth Summit 2.0, Kotak Mutual Fund’s Nilesh Shah highlighted the uncertain payoff from massive investments in artificial intelligence. Shah said the global economy has faced repeated disruptions over the past six years, while shifting capital flows, AI and emerging economic powerhouses are reshaping investment opportunities and the…
Newcastle Herald · Oct 8 'Nail your colours to the mast': Minns challenges crossbench to support Hunter workers Legislation needed to diversify the Hunter's economy may not pass before state election.
Fortune · Oct 7 Trump’s tariffs were meant to shrink the trade deficit—but the $106 billion gap just reached its widest since before ‘Liberation Day’ The Trump administration has called the trade deficit a “national emergency,” but economists say it’s actually a sign of a resilient American economy.