Economy & Markets
Dow Turns Green While Nasdaq Slides 4% — Microsoft Carries the Day
Answer: The Dow closed green this week, up about 0.3%, while the Nasdaq fell roughly 4% as Microsoft alone drove…
Gbajabiamila Warns Tinubu’s Economy Is Living on Borrowed Time
Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila told reporters on Thursday that President Bola Tinubu inherited an economy “living on borrowed time,” citing rising…
India’s Growth Outlook Rockets to 6.8% as Consumers Keep Spending
India’s growth outlook may hit 6.8% in fiscal year 2027, a figure that would outpace most emerging markets and keep…
U.S. States Show Mixed Growth in Q1 2026 GDP and Income
In the first quarter of 2026, Texas added $23.6 billion to its gross domestic product, while West Virginia slipped by $0.8 billion,…
Sheffield Powerlifting Event Promises £10 Million Economic Lift
When the opening barbell clangs at Sheffield’s new Sports Village on October 12, the sound will echo far beyond the…
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…