Charting the Global Economy: Iran War Continues to Cloud Outlook

The outlook for the global economy grew more uncertain this week as tensions flared between the US and Iran.

The Latest Gig Economy Hustle? Restaurant Line-Sitting

Source: YouTube Summary Credit: Shutterstock | Shutterstock How long would you wait in line for dessert? For food lovers craving this summer’s TikTok-viral dot cakes, the lines in front of…

The Global Economy Is Both Alive and Dead

Yesterday, the International Monetary Fund happily reported that the world had weathered the recently settled Iran war surprisingly well. That same day, President Trump declared the cease-fire “over” and promised,…

Carney Gets High Marks on Economy Despite Recession Talk, Poll Says

Canadians support Mark Carney’s approach to managing the economy, even though he’s presided over the worst first year of growth for a prime minister since at least 1963.

IMF warns of sharp slowdown in global economy 

The global economy is on track for a sharp downward trajectory, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Wednesday. Global growth is projected to decline from 3.5 percent in 2025…

Iran’s economy faces long road to recovery as fragile truce tested

The devastation that industrial facilities have taken from two wars in a year might take years to reverse, say analysts.

Inside the big business of the creator economy, with the agents making it happen

We’ve got another special episode of Decoder today, recorded at the Cannes Lions advertising festival in the South of France. I’m talking with Ali Berman and Raina Penchansky, who run…

Philippine Economy Can Handle One More Rate Hike, Remolona Says

Philippine central bank Governor Eli Remolona said the economy can handle another quarter-point increase in the benchmark interest rate, suggesting policymakers are ready to hike again next month.