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FEATURES 2 months ago

The case for Gen Z: What we want isn’t much, it’s realistic

Blamed for being entitled, praised for being bold, Gen Z is just trying to survive in the grim economy they inherited.

Academia 10 months ago

Trump’s tariffs hit East Asia hard, but Americans pay the price

Tariffs cannot resolve America’s deeper economic challenges, such as mounting public debt, widening fiscal deficits, crumbling infrastructure and persistent inequality.

Markets 10 months ago

Market panic deepens as world scrambles to temper Trump tariffs

Futures markets moved swiftly to price in almost five quarter-point cuts in US rates this year, pulling Treasury yields down sharply and hampering the dollar.

Academia 10 months ago

Economic fears can create a self-fulfilling prophecy – don’t let them

Today’s hailstorms of hostility are already hitting economies around the world, with businesses and individuals taking shelter from the unpredictable conditions.

Academia 11 months ago

PREMIUM
As economic worries grow, Ramadan feels different

If Ramadan spending is slowing, the key to reviving it lies in restoring optimism.

Academia 11 months ago

PREMIUM
Signs of a US recession

While it appears unlikely that US GDP will contract in the first quarter, the economy could enter recession territory in the second or third quarter of 2025.

Economy 11 months ago

Oil prices jump; optimism over China's consumption stimulus boosts Asia shares

The week is a busy one with a series of central bank policy meetings, including by the US Federal Reserve. It is widely expected to keep rates on hold when its meeting concludes on Wednesday.

Economy 11 months ago

Bessent says there are 'no guarantees' there will not be a US recession

But Bessent, speaking to NBC's "Meet the Press," ruled out the chance of a financial crisis.

Economy 11 months ago

Trump uncertainty brings risk of 'avoidable' recession

Uncertainty sparked by constant White House pivots on tariffs has potentially delayed business investments and prompted consumers to pull back on spending, said Paul Gruenwald, global chief economist at S&P Global Ratings.