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The US Economy Still Shows Signs of Steady Expansion
It’s unclear when the government will publish the third-quarter GDP report, but the latest numbers still suggest that moderate growth prevailed. Although official government data updates remain suspended due to the shutdown, numbers from other...
Bob Costello to give an economic update at Truckload 2026
post Reading Time: < 1 minute Bob Costello, chief economist and senior vice president at the American Trucking Associations (ATA), will return to the TCA Annual Convention stage on Monday, March 2 for Truckload 2026. “Join us Feb. 28 – March 3 at...
Wall St drops as tech sell-off resumes; tariff, economic data uncertainty lingers
By Twesha Dikshit and Purvi Agarwal (Reuters) -Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Thursday, as technology stocks came under fresh selling pressure, while U.S. tariff concerns and uncertainty around the health of the economy kept investors on edge....
Airports are key to Canada’s economic pivot but don't need pension ownership to get there
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Monette Pasher: Airports are the heart of trade diversification, and we should be happy to see that recognized in the budget It’s easy to see why pension funds would want to own large airports and ports — they are...
Percentage of economically disadvantaged students ready for college grows in West Ottawa Public School District in 2023-24 school year compared to previous school year
Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/ Economically disadvantaged students' performance in the 2023-24...
How one hornet species could sting New Zealand’s environment and economy
Since June, Biosecurity New Zealand has confirmed several detections of these pests across Auckland. Mahurangi Honey’s Pete Johnston told The Front Page that it isn’t the only thing threatening our bees. “The German wasp, for example, in the past...
JARVIS: Ford’s fall economic statement must deflate Ontario's growing debt balloon
Breadcrumb Trail Links Ontario Opinion Columnists Ending, not extending, political welfare is an easy step towards respecting taxpayers and cutting wasteful spending Published Nov 06, 2025 • Last updated 2 hours ago • 3 minute read Premier Doug...
Economic Impacts Of International Sports Events On Tanzania
Global sporting events have grown beyond entertainment; they're economic powerhouses that encapsulate national growth, tourism, and international recognition. For Tanzania, now a sporting country with passionate fans and rising stars, the economic...
Will Supreme Court Nix Trump Tariffs, Boost Economy -- And Aid GOP In 2026?
From most accounts of the justices’ reactions, it seems they were unimpressed with the argument from Donald Trump’s lawyers about his power to impose tariffs at will. They had trouble convincing the Supreme Court that the beginning of Section 8 of...
Wall Street opens lower as earnings reports and economic concerns weigh on investors
US markets opened lower on Thursday as investors analysed a mix of company earnings reports. Worries about Trump tariffs, high stock prices, and unclear economic data kept investors nervous. In the early hours of trading, the Dow Jones Industrial...
How to recruit and retain employees in today's economy
For years, Maine has faced a labor shortage. And, for years, our state’s employers have struggled to find employees to drive business expansion and economic growth. This is especially true in manufacturing. According to recent research, Maine...
How CBN is Building Buffers to Protect Economy, Foster FX Inflows as Oil Prices Fall
Global oil prices have dropped significantly, now hovering just above $64 per barrel. For an oil-dependent economy like Nigeria, this continued decline in crude prices presents a serious concern rather than a relief. The Wall Street Journal’s grim...
‘Jenga tower’ economy teeters as middle class pulls back spending
The surprising resilience of the U.S. economy this year is masking underlying weakness among low- and middle-income households, as higher-income Americans continue to drive growth. This dichotomy between the haves and have-nots isn’t new, but the...
Ghana EXIMBANK pledges support for Volta Region’s economic growth
By Ewoenam Kpodo, GNA Ho, Oct 5, GNA – Mr. Sylvester Adinam Mensah, the Chief Executive Officer, Ghana EXIMBANK, has expressed the bank’s readiness to support Volta Region’s economic development by financing value-added enterprises and promoting...
Ahsan Iqbal, UK minister discuss ways to deepen economic cooperation
Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday held a meeting with UK Minister of State for Trade Policy Sir Chris Bryant to discuss measures to further strengthen Pakistan-UK economic cooperation. According to...
Economic Watch: AI capability boost strengthens China's advanced manufacturing base
BEIJING, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- Inside an eastern Chinese smart factory, a new generation of AI-powered welding robots rolls off the assembly line at a rate of 1,000 units per year, combining precision with intelligence. These robots are helping to...
Poll: Florida's Latino Voters Unhappy with Trump's Economy, Immigration
(Miami, FL) - The new "Unidos Bipartisan Poll of Hispanic Voters: The Road to 2026" shows Latinos are very concerned about affordability, the economy and the shutdown. The Latino Vote Initiative at UnidosUS found the nation's second largest voting...
American Samoa faces triple threat to its fishing-based economy
Nov. 6 (UPI) -- In American Samoa, the ocean is life -- but that life is under siege. The U.S. territory, marooned in the heart of the Pacific, faces a triple threat of climate change, industrial fishing and the rising push for deep-sea mining --...
Gary Marcus: AI bubble could destroy the economy
Economist: It`s too early to assess economic benefits of new freight routes passing through Armenia
ArmInfo. It's too early to assess the economic benefits of the Trump route (TRIPP) or of grain supplies to Armenia through Azerbaijan, according to economist Ashot Farsyan, a member of the "In Our Way" movement. Speaking about the effectiveness of...