Economy & Markets
Florida TaxWatch Flags Iran Conflict as Risk to State Economy
Florida TaxWatch, the state’s leading fiscal watchdog, warned on Tuesday that the escalating Iran‑Israel conflict could shave up to 0.5%…
Fiji Airways Plans Premium‑Economy Class to Capture Post‑Pandemic Upsurge
Fiji Airways will soon offer a premium‑economy class on its long‑haul routes, adding a middle tier between standard economy and…
Ukrainian Bank Loans Edge Up 1.7% in May
In a single day in May, a Kyiv‑based bank handed out a loan worth just over 2 billion hryvnias to a…
Italy Scrambles as Economy Minister Says April Vote Impossible
Italy cannot hold a national election in April, Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti told reporters on Tuesday, citing a lack of…
Marketing Through Uncertainty: How Companies Pivot When the Economy Shifts
When the U.S. Gross Domestic Product slipped 0.2% in the first quarter of 2026, a small tech startup in Austin…
Investors Re‑Assess the British Economy After Starmer’s Sudden Exit
Within minutes of Sir Keir Starmer’s announcement that he will step down as Labour leader, the FTSE 100 slipped 1.3%, wiping out…
Steal the 2000s Recession Playbook: 7 Frugal Hacks for Today
In the winter of 2001, a family of four in Cleveland survived on a single pot of spaghetti for three…
Dollar Surges in Baghdad and Erbil Amid Regional Currency Turbulence
Direct answer: The dollar climbs in Baghdad and Erbil, forcing the Iraqi dinar to slip below 1,500 per dollar as…
Japan Rolls Out $2.3 Trillion AI, Chip and Space Drive to 2040
Japan plans to spend about $2.3 trillion on AI, chip fabs and a commercial space push by 2040, a sum equal…
AI Boosts Paychecks: New Study Shows Higher Salaries for Workers Using Automation
Answer: A recent study finds that workers who use artificial intelligence tools earn up to 10% more on average, indicating…