Economy
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Southern African Agriculture Faces Volatility And Hope In 2025
South Africa’s agricultural markets delivered a whirlwind of activity during the week ending August…
Indonesia Unveils Bold Tax Reforms And Welfare Plans
Indonesia is charting a bold new course for its economy as President Prabowo Subianto and Finance Minister…
Prabowo Unveils Ambitious Budget And Calls For Unity
On August 15, 2025, Indonesia’s parliamentary complex in Jakarta was abuzz with anticipation. Over 600…
Gas Prices Fall As Energy Lawsuits And Policy Battles Escalate
As Americans wrap up their summer getaways, many are noticing a welcome change at the pump: gas prices…
US National Debt Hits Unprecedented Thirty Seven Trillion
The United States has crossed a financial threshold that, for many, seemed a distant worry just a few…
UK Economic Growth Slows As Tax Hikes Loom
The UK economy is showing signs of fatigue, with growth slowing sharply in the second quarter of 2025…
UK Faces Tough Choices On Taxes And Benefits
Unexpected growth in the UK economy has done little to mask the deepening hole in Britain’s public finances,…
Trump’s Tariff Pause Brings Relief But Uncertainty Lingers
On August 11, 2025, President Donald Trump’s administration made headlines by announcing a 90-day suspension…
China’s Economic Slowdown Deepens Amid Tariff War
China’s economic engine, once the envy of the world, is sputtering. The latest data from July 2025 paints…
Fed Faces Pressure As Rate Cut Debate Intensifies
As the Federal Reserve approaches its next pivotal meeting in September, a swirl of opinions and uncertainties…
Trump Weighs Bold Fed Chair Picks Amid Rate Debate
With Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s term set to expire in May 2026, President Donald Trump’s…
Japan Surprises Markets With Strong Second Quarter Growth
Japan’s economy has delivered a pleasant surprise to global markets and policymakers, posting stronger-than-expected…
Wall Street Retreats From Records Amid Inflation Fears
Wall Street’s summer rally hit a pause on Friday, August 15, 2025, as U.S. stocks retreated from record…
China’s Slowing Economy Faces Express Delivery Reckoning
China’s economic engine, once the envy of the world for its relentless pace, has been showing signs…
India’s Middle Class Faces New Challenges And Promises
India’s middle class has long been described as the engine of its economic growth, but as the country…
Tariff Tensions Reshape Global Trade In 2025
The global economic landscape in August 2025 is being sharply reshaped by the United States’ aggressive…
Vegetable Prices Surge Nearly 40 Percent In Massachusetts
For shoppers across Massachusetts and the nation, a trip to the produce aisle has become a sobering…
Social Security Faces Funding Crisis As Cuts Loom
Social Security, the backbone of America’s retirement safety net for the past 90 years, is facing its…
Virginia Faces Budget Strains Amid Federal Cuts And Job Losses
Virginia is bracing for a wave of financial and social challenges as federal funding cuts, new program…
India Targets Nuclear Power Boom Amid Energy Push
On August 15, 2025, India’s Red Fort was once again the stage for a major policy announcement as Prime…