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China's Long Twilight
Demographic collapse and political paralysis are hollowing out China's future, with consequences that could reshape global power.
Foreign Affairs · 4m
Africa's investment boom will bypass half the continent
As global powers race for minerals and markets, only stable countries will prosper. The rest risk being left further behind.
Foreign Affairs · 4m
China's trade surplus hits $938 billion as exports surge
China's exports grew 36.3% in September, putting it on track to break last year's record trade surplus as the EU and US pressure Beijing to rebalance.
Fortune · 1m
Argentina Inflation Falls Below 2% for Second Month
Argentina's inflation dips to 1.9% for second consecutive month, raising questions about growth trade-offs.
Buenos Aires Times · 1m
IMF raises growth forecast but warns of AI and debt risks
The International Monetary Fund upgraded its 2026 outlook to 3.1% growth but flagged artificial intelligence speculation and rising debt as threats to stability.
Fastcompany · 2m
Google Data Centers Worldwide
Google operates data centers across 30 countries to power the internet.
Google Data Centers · 1m
AI won't fix America's debt, Guardian analysis argues
Even rapid AI-driven growth would not solve the US deficit because capital gains are taxed less than wages, and tech firms need massive returns to justify their spending.
The Next Web · 1m
Banc of Cal Opens DTLA Office
Banc of California opens new downtown Los Angeles office to boost local economy and client access.
Los Angeles Business Journal · 1m
GST Council reforms boost India's economic growth
GST reforms unlock liquidity and boost India's economic growth.
Financialexpress · 1m
Nigeria President Tinubu's 2026 Independence Claims Fact-Checked
Nigeria's president claims economic gains for 2026 independence day but fact-check reveals mixed results.
Allafrica · 1m
Seattle's Progressives Need Business Success
Seattle's progressive values require businesses to thrive for economic growth.
Seattletimes · 1m
World Bank Predicts Argentina Economy Grows 2.1%
World Bank forecasts Argentina's economy will grow 2.1% this year amid regional economic recovery.
Buenos Aires Times · 1m
Fed Faces Dilemma: Weak Jobs, Sticky Inflation
US jobs report shows slower hiring but inflation remains above target, complicating Fed's next rate decision.
Financialexpress · 1m
How 2008 broke the link between growth and emissions
The US economy has kept growing while carbon emissions fell since the financial crisis, proving decoupling is possible.
Ars Technica · 2m
IMF urges Argentina to share growth benefits
IMF says Argentina must share economic gains with workers after recent progress.
Buenos Aires Times · 1m
Govt aims to empower MSMEs and local traders
Malaysian government targets MSMEs and local traders to share economic growth through new initiatives.
Malay Mail · 1m
Australia faces deaths outnumbering births in 40 years
The government's intergenerational report warns of an ageing population, lower economic growth, and an uncertain future shaped by artificial intelligence.
the Guardian · 2m
Dimon: AI spending could hit $1 trillion in 2027
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says hyperscaler AI investment may reach $1 trillion next year, up from $700 billion this year, boosting growth but risking inflation.
CNBC · 1m
Treasury yields hit 5% as stagflation fears return
The 10-year yield crossed 5% for the first time since 2007, raising concerns about a 1970s-style stagflation combining high inflation with weak growth.
Fortune · 2m
German election rout threatens growth reforms
Far-right and left-wing parties surge in state elections, leaving Chancellor Merz's pro-growth agenda in peril.
CNBC · 1m
Six trillion dollars of work vanishes from GDP
Unpaid household labor worth a fifth of GDP goes uncounted, distorting growth figures and hiding women's burden.
Fortune · 1m
Japan keeps Takaichi’s team intact for food tax cut
Japan’s prime minister retains key ministers to push food tax cut despite funding worries
Malay Mail · 1m
The low-cost era is over
Structural economic shifts have ended 15 years of cheap money and low inflation, ushering in a permanently higher-rate world.
Fortune · 1m
Fed raises rates despite Trump's demands for cuts
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh defies the president by raising interest rates, citing persistent inflation and a strengthening economy.
Newsweek · 4m
Indonesia's vehicle market roars back with 32% August surge
Strong demand for trucks and electric vehicles drives Indonesia's automotive recovery after a weak 2025.
Yahoo Finance · 1m
AI will create more jobs than it destroys
Two Silicon Valley veterans argue the AI revolution will follow history's pattern of technological disruption, creating net job growth despite painful short-term transitions.
Fortune · 2m
IMF tells Australia to cut spending as rates may rise
The International Monetary Fund downgraded Australia's growth forecast and warned interest rates could climb higher unless governments rein in spending.
the Guardian · 1m
Texas leads nation in job creation
Texas added 159,400 jobs in a year, outpacing every other state with a 1.1% growth rate.
Dallas Express · 1m
Three Indian stocks to tap into the country's growth
Recent market falls have created buying opportunities in Indian companies positioned to capture rising consumer spending.
MoneyWeek · 1m
Europe's growth gap: what CEOs say must change
Europe's largest companies are falling behind the U.S. in growth. Here's what business leaders say needs to happen.
Fortune · 1m
Malaysia's OPR stays at 2.75pc: What it means for you
Bank Negara holds rates steady for the seventh time, keeping borrowing costs and savings returns on pause.
Malay Mail · 2m
Burnham asks business to help reindustrialise Britain
A new prime minister brings founders, FTSE bosses and regional mayors into No 10 with a budget looming.
the Guardian · 1m