Economics
116 articles
The AI Gamble: Mapping the U.S. Economy's Path to 2030
A new analysis weighs three potential futures for the American workforce, from minimal disruption to a total economic ov...
Why Canadian Growth May Weather the Storm of New U.S. Tariffs
Economists suggest Canada's economy will remain stable despite escalating U.S. trade tensions and new import bans.
The $100 Barrel: How Strait of Hormuz Escalation is Fueling Global Inflation
As Iran and the U.S. trade strikes on oil tankers, Brent crude has breached the $100 mark, signaling a dangerous new pha...
The Great Yield Shift: How Rising Global Bonds are Reshaping Canadian Debt and Savings
As global bond yields hit multi-year highs, Canadian homeowners face rising mortgage costs while savers find new opportu...
The Hidden NEET Crisis: Is Parental Support Masking a Massive Youth Employment Gap?
With nearly one million young people classified as NEETs, a growing reliance on family wealth may be skewing official ec...
The 2029 Countdown: Is the UK’s State Pension Triple Lock Doomed?
As bond market pressures mount, experts warn the government may scrap the annual pension increase mechanism within five ...
The $1.3 Trillion Welfare Reality: Why Defense Spending Isn't the Primary Driver
While political rhetoric often pits the Pentagon against the poor, new data suggests the social safety net's budget dwar...
The Gold Mirage: Why the Fed Says the 'Death of the Dollar' is Overstated
Federal Reserve economist Colin Weiss argues that gold's recent value surge is a product of private investors and histor...
Beyond the Checkout: Why Canada's Counter-Tariffs Won't Hit Wallets Overnight
McMaster economist Colin Mang explains the complex lag between trade duties and the actual price of goods in Canadian st...
Will 15,000 New Jobs Weather the $28 Billion Tariff Storm?
As Statistics Canada prepares its August jobs report, PM Carney warns that shifting U.S. trade demands are creating a cl...
Canada’s Trade Surplus Shrinks as Gold and Energy Exports Slide
A dip in mineral shipments and rising vehicle imports have tightened Canada's trade balance, even as non-U.S. markets hi...
Utah’s Labor Day Travel Warning: Record Fuel Costs and I-15 Gridlock
High gas prices and heavy traffic are set to collide this Labor Day weekend as Utah travelers head toward national parks...
Beyond the Tariff War: Why Canada's $25 Billion Bet Depends on Worker Skills
As Ottawa fights US tariffs with matching duties, the real battle for economic sovereignty may be fought in the classroo...
Bank of Canada Holds Rate at 2.25% Amidst Trade Wars and Energy Volatility
Central bank officials are walking a tightrope, balancing a 3.3% GDP rebound against rising inflation risks from US tari...
Bank of Canada Holds at 2.25% Amid Escalating U.S. Trade War
Policymakers opt for a seventh consecutive hold to maintain flexibility as $27.6 billion in retaliatory tariffs loom.
UK's Generational Poverty Crisis: 252,000 Children in Never-Worked Homes
New ONS data reveals a 13-year high in households with zero employment history, coinciding with a sharp drop in job vaca...
The High Price of Fairness: Why a Council Tax Overhaul Could Bankrupt London Homeowners
A shift from 1991 property valuations to current market values could see some London bills skyrocket to £54,000.
The AI Leverage Trap: Why the Bank of England Fears a Global Debt Crisis
Governor Andrew Bailey warns that massive corporate borrowing for AI could turn a market correction into a worldwide eco...
The IP-Manufacturing Bridge: Can Israel and Slovakia Redefine Economic Synergy?
By pairing Israeli R&D with Slovak production, two nations aim to solve the problem of intellectual property leakage.
Navigating the September Social Security and SSI Payout Schedule
Millions of Americans face two distinct payment windows this week as SSI and early-retirement benefits hit bank accounts...
Beyond the "Lake America" Charade: Canada’s Path to Economic Sovereignty
As diplomatic friction with the Trump administration intensifies, Canada faces a dual crisis of economic stagnation and ...
The Great Employment Disconnect: Why 4.2% Doesn't Tell the Whole Story
While the Labor Department celebrates a 4.2% jobless rate, a deeper look at underemployment suggests a much more fragile...
Missing Australian Profit Data on Investing.com Leaves Traders in the Dark
A technical error on Investing.com has stripped the latest Australian gross operating profit figures from its feed, forc...
Bailey’s Jackson Hole Gamble: Why the Bank of England is Delaying Rate Hikes
Governor Andrew Bailey signals a 'wait and see' approach, betting that minimal wage pressure will prevent a UK inflation...
Labour's Tax Shift: ONS Data Shows Higher Earners Now Facing Steeper Inflation
New official figures reveal a reversal in inflation trends, with wealthier households and private renters bearing the br...
Britain's Youth Job Crisis: Nearly One Million NEETs Signal Economic Friction
New data reveals a surge in young people out of work or education, sparking a fierce debate over Labour's tax and wage p...
Britain's Youth Crisis: The Brutal Math of a Shrinking Graduate Market
From a 16% unemployment rate to a collapse in entry-level roles, the UK's next generation is fighting a losing battle ag...
UK Energy Bills Climb Despite VAT Relief as Winter Approaches
A 4% hike in the Ofgem price cap leaves households facing higher costs this October, even as government tax cuts fail to...
The Generational Tax Shift: Inside the IPPR's Plan to Tax Older Wealth
As Chancellor John Healey prepares for his first Budget, a new IPPR report suggests a radical pivot toward taxing proper...
Beyond the Yield Spike: Why Druckenmiller’s View of the $4B Treasury Buyback Misses the Mark
Stanley Druckenmiller sees a crisis in the bond market, but the Treasury's latest $4 billion move might just be routine ...