40% unemployment and a 3-day work week: they’re the same thing, top economist says
The artificial intelligence debate has a framing problem, and one of America’s most prominent economists has an idea…
India Remains Among the Fastest-Growing Economies Even As Growth Slows Amid Middle East Conflict; Outlook Vulnerable to Risks and Uncertainty
NEW DELHI, April 9, 2026 — Growth in India is projected at 6.6% in FY27, as higher energy prices…
Trump promised cheap gas post-war — his own agency’s new admission just proved him wrong
Gas prices “will rapidly come back down,” as soon as the war against Iran ends, President Donald Trump…
Head of IMF says Iran war will permanently scar global economy even if peace is reached | Global economy
The head of the International Monetary Fund has warned that the Iran war will permanently scar the global…
Some countries in Asia are rationing energy – why they’ve been hit hardest by the crisis in the Gulf
The war in Iran has led to a global energy crisis. Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz,…
A stubborn inflation gauge stayed hot in February, even before Iran war gas spike
WASHINGTON (AP) — A key measure of inflation stayed high in February, before the war in Iran spiked…
China’s yuan settlements hit record, and the Iran conflict is looking like a catalyst
Rising demand for yuan settlement amid Middle East tensions is driving record transaction amounts in China’s cross-border payment…
Brussels backs windfall tax on big firms to ease pain from energy crisis – POLITICO
This wouldn’t be the first time that EU capitals have raided the profits of energy companies to ease…
BoJ Governor Ueda reiterates financial conditions remain accommodative
Short and medium-term real interest rates are clearly negativeJapan’s financial conditions remain accommodativeIncreased fiscal spending could crowd out…
Truck data shows economy steady in March, but future demand softens
State Highway 16 full of slow moving morning traffic as the sun rises. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly…
Inflation held sticky at 3% as U.S. headed into war with Iran, key Fed gauge shows
Core inflation held above the Federal Reserve’s target before the recent surge in energy prices, according to a…
China strengthens oversight of state-owned assets overseas amid global tensions
China’s state assets watchdog has established a new department to oversee foreign investments, as firms continue to expand…