U.K. Government Seizes Control of British Steel Plant

4 days ago
TheCuriousEconomist

It’s a dramatic move—but one the U.K. government believes is essential for national economic security. In an extraordinary step, the…

U.S. Tariffs on China Surge Past 100% as Trump Escalates Trade War – but why?

1 week ago

A new chapter in the U.S.-China trade war is unfolding—and it’s one that economists fear could bring widespread economic pain.…

Can Defense and Housing Turn the Tide on Sluggish GDP Growth in the UK?

3 weeks ago

The U.K. economy is still stuck in low gear. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has halved its GDP growth…

PepsiCo Plans $1.95 Billion Poppi Acquisition

1 month ago

PepsiCo is planning to acquire prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion, marking a major shift toward health-conscious beverages. With…

South Africa Unveils $54.5 Billion Infrastructure Plan to Boost Growth

1 month ago

South Africa has announced a three-year, 1 trillion rand ($54.5 billion) public infrastructure plan aimed at reviving economic growth. The…

Canada Pulls U.S. Alcohol from Shelves in Retaliation for Trump Tariffs

1 month ago

The U.S.-Canada trade war is spilling over—literally. In response to Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, several Canadian provinces, including…

U.S. Economy on Track for Contraction as Spending and Exports Decline

1 month ago

Early 2025 economic data suggests the U.S. economy may be slowing down faster than expected. The Federal Reserve Bank of…

India’s Consumer Market Shrinks as Wealth Inequality Deepens

2 months ago

India’s consumer market is far smaller than its population suggests, with only about 130-140 million people able to spend on…

Google Fights Back Against Canadian Lawsuit Over Market Power

2 months ago

Google is battling a lawsuit from Canada’s Competition Bureau, which accuses the tech giant of abusing its market power in…

Trump Slaps 25 percent Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

2 months ago

President Donald Trump has reignited his trade war strategy, imposing sweeping 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports. Unlike…