ECONOMY NEWS
What a journey the past two years have been. Malaysia, the once roaring Asian Tiger, has seemingly lost her bite. The impact of the pandemic and political uncertainties pushed our economy into negative territory in 2020, recording a 5.6pc contraction. Crestfallen pundits were certain that… Read More »Malaysia missing out on space economy | Daily Express Online
We blew it. That is the queasy feeling I have as I watch borrowing costs surge, housing starts fall, and politicians rush to subsidize fossil-fuel consumption. Americans had a decade-plus in which interest rates were low and millions of workers were unemployed or underemployed. We… Read More »America Wasted Its Chance to Push the Economy Forward
Toronto Mayor John Tory says he’s optimistic about the future of the city’s economy, but is acknowledging that continued recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic will take place in a “challenging” economic period. In a speech to the Toronto Region Board of Trade Thursday, Tory said… Read More »Toronto Mayor John Tory lays out vision for the city’s economy in speech
Thukten Zangpo Rising food prices driven by cost of transportation, a growing trade deficit, burgeoning debt, and decreasing domestic revenue. These are not good signs for any country recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic. Is the country’s economy at risk? Bhutanese economy has been recovering well… Read More »Is Bhutan’s economy at risk?
(The Center Square) – Illinois state Sen. Darren Bailey officially received the endorsement of former President Donald Trump. Hundreds of people didn’t let the heat keep them away from attending a gathering with Trump on Saturday near Quincy, Illinois. Trump’s “Save America” rally in Mendon,… Read More »Bailey gets Trump endorsement; voters focused on economy, gun rights and crime | Illinois
Every economic indicator in Britain has started flashing red, but the housing market has marched relentlessly on. Nationwide building society will release its latest house price index for June this week, along with regional data for the second quarter, while the Bank of England’s latest… Read More »Covid couldn’t cool house prices, but the economic chill might | Housing market
Glimmers of easing in inflationary pressures could mean a slightly less aggressive Federal Reserve in the months to come, and that’s giving the markets some breathing room. Investors will look for fresh evidence on this front when key economic indicators — including personal spending and… Read More »Markets Brief: Hints of Softer Economy and Inflation Buoy Sentiment
Here are the most important news, trends and analysis that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Wall Street heads for its first weekly advance in the past four A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New… Read More »5 things to know before the stock market opens Friday, June 24
Topline The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade Friday, a monumental ruling for reproductive rights that’s also expected to broadly impact the economy, as a study from the International Women’s Policy Center found state economies already lose billions due to abortion restrictions — an issue… Read More »Here’s How Abortion Bans Will Hurt State Economies And The GDP
Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News Columnists Business Since last July, more Canadians have relocated to Alberta from other provinces than have left The familiar YAHOO sign has been installed on the pathway in East Village in advance of the Calgary Stampede. Azin Ghaffari / Postmedia… Read More »Varcoe: More people moving to Alberta as economy gains traction
