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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 AluminumTrump Slaps 25 percent Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

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

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In a swift and strategic response to new U.S. tariffs, China has imposed its own levies on American goods while…

UK to streamline Infrastructure Development in Push for Economic GrowthUK to streamline Infrastructure Development in Push for Economic Growth

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In a bold move to accelerate economic growth, the UK government has unveiled plans to limit legal challenges to major…