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What new tariff walls in U.S.-Canada trade war mean for the economy's critical metals

When the U.S.-Canada trade war erupted, the market repriced metals and materials stocks and ETFs, but longer-term investors should be wary.

What happens if you give everyone $700? A local economy thrives

An experiment designed to showcase what the future of aid might look like is seeing success in the village of Kamala in southern Malawi.

BJ’s Wholesale Club (BJ) Notches Record Members Amid A Split Economy

Okinawa gubernatorial race puts focus on economy even as security tensions loom

The leading campaigns of incumbent Gov. Denny Tamai and former Naha Deputy Mayor Genta Koja have made economic revitalization their centerpiece in the election.

Presidential candidates to be grilled on economy at French business summit

France's main candidates for next year's presidential election will be quizzed by business leaders about their plans for the nation at the Medef employers federation's annual end of summer conference on Thursday.

Republicans divided over pre-election stimulus push as economy slows

Republicans on Capitol Hill are divided over whether to make a last-ditch push to enact legislation to stimulate the economy and cheer up voters before Election Day as the latest federal data shows the economy is slowing and inflation remains a problem.

Who gains in an AI-supercharged economy?

If AI transforms the economy as promised, the biggest rewards will shift from AI builders to AI users.

5 ways Iran's economy is wilting under Trump's pressure - Axios

5 ways Iran's economy is wilting under Trump's pressure Axios Trump’s Attempt to Strangle Iran’s Economy Depends on China’s Cooperation The New York Times US Expands Sanctions on Oil Mogul’s Network in Iran Crackdown Bloomberg.com Bessent Launches ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ to

DR Congo’s riverboat economy – how a floating transport system tells the country’s story

Baleinières, handmade wooden cargo ships, are floating microcosms of life in the DR Congo.

Pence says U.S.-Canada trade fight adds to affordability concerns for economy - The Washington Post

Pence says U.S.-Canada trade fight adds to affordability concerns for economy The Washington Post What Canadian Goods Will Take Trump’s 50% Tariffs? Some Pretty Strange Items. The New York Times Carney warned about economic coercion. Now Trump is testing the Canadian prime minist

Barrasso: Monday will be ‘D-Day for the economy in Iran’ - The Hill

Barrasso: Monday will be ‘D-Day for the economy in Iran’ The Hill Iran Warns Gulf States Against Joining Trump’s Economic War, or Else The New York Times Iran official says support for new sanctions would be an 'act of war,' and other Middle East news AP News Treasury Secretary t

Middle East live: Netanyahu says diplomatic deal not possible with Iranian 'savages'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said a diplomatic deal was not possible with the "savages" who rule Iran as he hailed US President Donald Trump's new campaign of economic pressure. Trump on Monday declared "economic D-Day" aimed at destroying Iran's economy

WATCH LIVE: Bessent expected to announce new round of Iran sanctions

Iran's currency hit a record low Monday as Washington prepared to announce new sanctions it said would add further pressure on an economy already battered by previous sanctions and a U.S. naval blockade.

Goldman Sachs sends blunt message on oil price, economy

Iran’s economy in crisis as US launches new sanctions campaign - The Guardian

Iran’s economy in crisis as US launches new sanctions campaign The Guardian US plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions, Bessent tells AP AP News Iran could face economic collapse in months, US Treasury’s Bessent warns Al Jazeera Iran, accustome

K, C or E? Why economists can’t agree on the shape of today’s economy

Economists have long viewed the post-pandemic economy as "K"-shaped. That consensus has now evaporated.

Iran's president admits 'we have many problems' as the U.S. blockade chokes its economy - Fortune

Iran's president admits 'we have many problems' as the U.S.

War weighs on Iran’s economy as U.S. intensifies sanctions

Iranian leaders are acknowledging the economic toll of war with the U.S., but Tehran has vowed to withstand U.S. pressure.

Canadian economy recovers sharply in Q2 but shadow of US tariffs in future

Healthy domestic demand, led by consumer spending and business investment, shows Canada was brushing off past tariffs.

U.S. economy created fewer new jobs in 2025-2026, it turns out. Just how bad was it?

The economy created slightly fewer jobs from the spring of 2025 to the spring of 2026 than originally reported, new government figures show, leaving intact an image of a sluggish labor market in which hiring was unusually slow.

Will the housing market crash in 2026? What the economy says

The economy looks stable. The Chicago Fed president isn’t relaxing

The economy is strong, prices are still too high, and the job market is sending mixed signals.

Capital F closes $17M debut fund with goal to back the future of the ‘female economy’

The firm backs companies building in the “female economy,” or the markets where women drive demand — women’s health, digital commerce, and AI tools.

Second straight rate hike for Asia’s number-three economy as Nvidia-led AI expansion continues

The Bank of Korea tightened monetary policy by 25 basis points to 3% Thursday while simultaneously raising growth forecasts. Asia’s third-largest economy is being powered by an AI boom that Nvidia’s second-quarter results confirmed is far from being over.

Economists want Warsh to share more on his view of the economy at Jackson Hole, says CNBC survey

Eighty percent of CNBC Fed Survey respondents say the Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh should provide more insight into his economic views.

Are older Americans spoiling the economy for everyone else?

How to get seniors to spend $12 trillion in home equity.

U.S. economy expanded at sluggish 1.5% pace in second quarter, on par with earlier estimate

The U.S. economy grew at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June. But consumer spending stayed strong.

The U.S. economy is better than it looks — but it might be due for a slowdown

Consumer spending soared in the second quarter. A repeat is unlikely.

The post-penny economy: How cash rounding and credit card surcharges are changing what you pay

More merchants are rounding change for cash purchases to the nearest nickel due to the end of penny production, or adding surcharges to credit card transactions.

5 ways Iran's economy is wilting under Trump's pressure

President Trump is escalating economic pressure on Tehran more than six months into the Iran war , aiming to squeeze Iranian leaders into submission. Why it matters: Trump's campaign could test how much economic pain Iran is willing to take before its leaders tap out. Driving the

Europe recycles just 12% of the materials it uses. Here’s how training can accelerate the transition to a circular economy

A new project offers free learning materials for boosting the circular economy by rethinking processes for recycling waste or reconditioning clothing and vehicles and navigating policy U-turns.

Is the K-shaped economy ending? Finance pros weigh in

The K-shaped economy may be changing. New data shows income and spending gaps are narrowing — but household finances tell a more complicated story.

Can new US sanctions cripple Iran's shadow economy?

The US is expanding sanctions on Iran's financial networks, targeting crypto, gold, aviation and shipping. DW spoke with analysts about what could change.

Democrats up 7 points on the economy over GOP: Poll

Democrats are ahead 7 points on the economy over Republicans, according to a new poll. In The Economist/YouGov poll, 39 percent of respondents said they believe Democrats do “a better job handling” the economy, while 32 said the same of Republicans. Fifteen percent said both part

Ukraine showing ‘remarkable innovation’: Kyiv ‘holding front line’ while striking Russia’s economy

Genie Godula is pleased to welcome Samantha de Bendern, Associate Fellow at Chatham House. Europe is taking increasingly consequential steps to support Ukraine, but de Bendern warns that they remain insufficient to address the country's fundamental vulnerability. Are Ukraine's al

Trump’s Attempt to Strangle Iran’s Economy Depends on China’s Cooperation - The New York Times

Trump’s Attempt to Strangle Iran’s Economy Depends on China’s Cooperation The New York Times US Expands Sanctions on Oil Mogul’s Network in Iran Crackdown Bloomberg.com Bessent Launches ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ to Isolate and Squeeze Iran WSJ 5 ways Iran's economy is wilting

Luxury auto CEOs say there's a K-shaped economy even at the very top of the market

U.S. trade chief calls trying to change China's economy "crazy"

As Europe grapples with its own China shock , the U.S. has largely given up on trying to persuade Beijing to change the export-heavy economic model that's helping fuel it. It's a sharp break from years of U.S. economic diplomacy — including most recently during the Biden administ

Barrasso: Monday will be ‘D-Day for the economy in Iran’

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) said that Monday will be “D-Day” for the economy in Iran as the Trump administration and U.S. military vow to exert maximum financial and militaristic pressure on Tehran to end the war overseas. “Their economy is in shambles. And they’r

Opinion: The global health aid architecture is collapsing. The faith economy isn’t

“Washington has rediscovered faith as a delivery mechanism. The bigger opportunity is faith as a source of capital,” writes Dr. Alaa Murabit.

Pence: ‘Last thing’ US economy needs is trade war with Canada

Former Vice President Mike Pence said Sunday the trade war between the U.S. and Canada could damage the American economy. “American businesses and American consumers pay American tariffs, and I think the last thing we need right now, as our economy is getting back on its feet, is

Economic growth needs to be sustainable and inclusive: B.H. Nagoor

He delivered the Prof. C.B. Tigadi Memorial Lecture on “Indian Economy: Journey So Far and Road Ahead” in Dharwad

CEOs at these ‘low wage’ S&P 500 companies enjoy lavish salaries while their workers struggle: report

As the wealth gap continues to widen in our K-shaped economy, the gulf between workers and their CEOs is growing too.

‘We will retaliate like an earthquake:’ How Iran could respond to Trump’s economic ‘D-Day’ - CNN

‘We will retaliate like an earthquake:’ How Iran could respond to Trump’s economic ‘D-Day’ CNN What to Know About Bank Melli, Singled Out in U.S. Call for Economic War The New York Times The U.S. Is Trying to Strangle Iran’s Economy. Here’s How Tehran Is Surviving. WSJ Treasury's

One US dollar now costs 2 million rials in Iran, and here’s what it can buy

Sanctions and the US-Israel war on Iran have left the country's people unable to keep pace with rising prices.

Trump threatens Iran’s partners: How do secondary sanctions work?

The US has used threats of secondary sanctions, whereby countries trading with a sanctioned country also face sanctions.

WATCH: Bessent announces new round of Iran sanctions

Iran's currency hit a record low Monday as Washington prepared to announce new sanctions it said would add further pressure on an economy already battered by previous sanctions and a U.S. naval blockade.

Bessent Quietly Built a $950 Billion War Chest Sitting In An Account At The Fed. Now We Know What It’s For

Treasury eyes $950B cash account to fund bond buybacks

“It Was Ugly. It Was Late. But Not One Check Bounced.” Suze Orman Explains What Happened The Last Time Social Security Almost Ran Out Of Money

The Overtime Tax Break Only Counts the “Half,” Not the “Time-and-a-Half.” Most Workers Are Overestimating It by Double

Warsh to Make First Jackson Hole Speech as Fed Chair

Forget AI, debt has become the main character on Wall Street as markets just now decided that it’s gotten out of control after years of warnings

Tariffs just pushed Hyundai deeper into America

A Tax Strategy So Aggressive It Built the World’s Largest Hedge Fund and Made Losing Money the Hottest Product on Wall Street

Iran escalates threats as US pushes economic isolation

Tensions between Iran and the United States continue to escalate. Tehran is threatening to regard as enemies any countries that join the US sanctions, in response to Washington’s calls to isolate its economy. A press conference is scheduled for Monday to outline the US strategy.

Labour risks squeezing the life out of the private sector

Trump hails 'historic' deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil

Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy.

America is asking the wrong question about its $40 trillion in debt, this MIT expert warns

The federal debt may be sustainable, but rising burdens may still be troublesome to the U.S. economy, says one expert.

4 big wins that come with housing affordability

While federal legislation like the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act provides some relief, experts argue that local efforts to revitalize existing buildings and improve housing quality offer broader benefits for the economy, public health, community stability, and the environment.

China's factory activity shrinks for second straight month, contracting less than expected

China's manufacturing activity shrank for a second straight month, keeping pressure on Beijing to support the economy as growth loses momentum.

Operation Economic Outcast needs an off-ramp, not just a noose

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Operation Economic Outcast on Aug. 24, a massive expansion of sanctions aimed at severing Iran's ties to the global economy by targeting the infrastructure used for evasion.

This Is How Consumer Reports Figures Out Average MPG (It's Way Different From The EPA's Method)

You've probably noticed that Consumer Reports and EPA testing can produce very different fuel-economy results. Here's why the numbers don't always match.

Iran’s disfigured supreme leader remains invisible six months into an existential war

Iran is facing critical decisions over a war that has set the Middle East aflame while trashing the country's already fragile economy.

Fish workers plan protest to demand land rights, reservation

The Union government must withdraw the ‘blue economy policy’ as it subjugates the sea and the coast to multinational companies, leaders of the All India Fish Workers Federation say

US-Israel war on Iran, six months down the line: In numbers

Al Jazeera tracks six months of the Iran war, from the dead and displaced to the shock delivered to the global economy.

Wall Street analysts are ‘unnerved’ by the Fed’s new chair, Kevin Warsh. Here’s why

The new chair of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh , has brought sharp change in how the central bank communicates by saying much less than his predecessors about the economy and inflation .

All eyes on Warsh in Wyoming

Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story All eyes on Warsh in Wyoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is under the microscope as he heads to Jackson Hole for the Wyoming town’s signature economic symposium

Nepal floods test 36-year-old PM with huge rebuilding challenge

Shah faces a costly recovery just as Nepal's $45 billion economy is being squeezed by higher fuel costs, weaker tourism and slowing growth.

Israeli settlers targeting Palestinian factories to force workers off land

Settler violence threatens to collapse the fragile Palestinian economy.

Can ethics issues tip party control of Congress?

While Democratic consultants urge candidates to focus on the economy, foreign policy, and government ethics ahead of the midterms, bipartisan leaders are working to streamline the House ethics process despite skepticism regarding potential partisan abuse.

Beat PC component price rises with this unbelievably good value 9800X3D gaming desktop — get an RTX 5070, 32GB of DDR5, and a 2TB SSD all for less than $2,000

Gaming PC building is getting more expensive by the minute, but price hikes on RAM, SSDs, and GPUs are filtering down more slowly to pre-built gaming desktops, making them better value than DIY in this economy.

Plunging catches and policy delays hit fisheries sector

Fishermen forums are calling for urgent government intervention and a concrete financial relief package, warning that without immediate action, the coastal economy could face a complete collapse.

Canada walked away from a U.S. trade deal. What happens now?

Ottawa’s decision to walk away may have been justified, but it is costly for an economy still heavily dependent on the U.S. market.

China industrial profits growth cools to slowest in seven months as economic slowdown deepens

China's industrial profits growth in July slowed to its weakest pace this year, as soft demand and a broader slowdown in the economy weighed on manufacturers.

Republicans have sacrificed Milton Friedman’s free market on the altar of Trump

Today’s Republicans seem to have forgotten Friedman’s lesson in the market-distorting and economy-threatening effects of business-government collusion.

AI awaiting its iPhone moment, says Altman; needs to learn key Apple lesson

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says that AI is still awaiting its iPhone moment, and that he needs to learn a key lesson from Apple . He also admits that he was overly ambitious in his idea of how quickly AI would disrupt the economy, but thinks that, paradoxically, the tech will create n

Canada to place retaliatory tariffs on US goods

Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Canada strikes back with retaliatory tariffs Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of American products as high as 50 percent Tuesday, just days after the c

Investor competition for commercial real estate sees strongest growth in a year

Even though macro uncertainty and volatility continue to show up in the broader economy, bidding keeps rising, according to JLL.

Iran predicts ‘another defeat’ for US after Washington's new sanctions

Iranian Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh on Monday warned of "another defeat" for the US after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced expanded sanctions against Tehran. Madanizadeh said Iran had a "two-year plan" to counter the new sanctions and dismissed Bessent's stated eff