EXPLAINED: 9 - The Real Truth

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

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16

Tariff refunds are juicing corporate profits and GDP, as more tailwinds converge to propel growth to a blistering 4.3% pace, top economist says

"The bottom line is that the US economy continues to be supported by a growing set of tailwinds."

Fortune · Aug 15

Over 400% of GDP: top analyst finds corporate equity double the level from the dotcom bubble — and triple 1987's Black Monday

How high can markets get?

Fortune · Aug 14

Andy Burnham ‘angry’ over water company bill increases; Sports Direct owner buys Harvey Nichols – as it happened

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as regulator says five companies can raise bills to pay for infrastructure for new housing and datacentres

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13

UK economic growth slows down as Iran war pushes up energy prices

GDP expanded by 0.4% in three months to June, but analysts warn growth is ‘likely to fade’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13

UK economy ‘may grow by only 0.3% next year if Middle East disruption goes on’

Internal modelling from the Treasury suggests UK GDP could see growth as low as 0.3% in 2027.

Evening Standard · Aug 12

Europe's scorching summer could cost EU economies €180 billion

Extreme heat could cost EU economies around €180 billion this year, roughly 1% of GDP and almost exactly the growth the bloc had been expecting for 2026, with France facing the heaviest blow of the big member states.

Euronews · Aug 12

GDP is still the GOAT of economic statistics despite its many flaws

The Gross Domestic Product serves as a key indicator of a country's economic status, highlighting overall production. While it may not be perfect, there's a strong connection between GDP and quality of life measures. Detractors, such as political figures, often propose different metrics, yet none have gained significant traction. In…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

India sixth-largest economy at $3.92 trillion nominal GDP in FY26: Government

India's economy reached sixth globally with a $3.92 trillion GDP in 2025-26. Government strategies focus on agricultural productivity and manufacturing growth. Infrastructure and logistics are strengthened through public investment and new policies. Foreign investment remains substantial, and bank bad loans have significantly fallen. Unclaimed bank deposits now total over Rs…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

CAG report flags fall in Delhi’s contribution to national GDP

A CAG report shows Delhi's GSDP growth was slower than the national economy. Revenue receipts grew, driven by tax collections, while non-tax revenue declined. Government expenditure saw higher revenue spending, limiting capital investment opportunities. Subsidies, especially for power, increased significantly over the decade. Capital expenditure declined, impacting infrastructure and transport…

The Economic Times · Aug 10