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Bank CEO Warns of Appalachian Economic Disaster

Huntington Bancshares CEO Brad Smith sounds the alarm on the economic crisis unfolding in Appalachia, calling for urgent investment and national attention to reverse the region's decline.

UK Wage Growth Slows to 5.7% as Job Market Cools

Official figures show UK wage growth slowed to 5.7% while unemployment rose to 4.3%, signalling a cooling labour market that could influence Bank of England interest rate decisions.

UK Economy Stagnates: Reeves Faces Budget Crisis

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts a major economic challenge as latest ONS figures show zero GDP growth in three months to August, putting Labour's ambitious investment plans at risk ahead of crucial Autumn Budget.

UK Economy Stalls: 0.0% GDP Growth in April

New ONS data reveals the UK economy showed zero growth in April 2024, with a sharp slowdown from the 0.4% expansion in March. The services sector stalled while production fell, putting pressure on the next government.

Half of US States on Brink of Recession, Analysis Reveals

A startling new economic analysis from Bloomberg Economics indicates that nearly half of all US states are either already in recession or teetering on the edge, signalling potential national economic turmoil ahead.

US Jobs Market Cools in August as Hiring Slows

The latest US jobs report for August 2025 reveals a significant slowdown in hiring and a rise in unemployment, signalling a cooling labour market that could influence the Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision.

US Jobs Report: August Hiring Slump as Tariffs Bite

Exclusive analysis of the US August jobs report reveals a significant hiring slowdown, with the economy adding just 130,000 jobs. Rising trade tariffs are cited as a key factor creating uncertainty and stifling growth.

US Job Growth Cools Sharply in August

The latest US jobs report reveals a significant slowdown in hiring and a rise in unemployment, stirring debate on the health of the American economy and becoming a focal point in the presidential campaign.

Rachel Reeves' make-or-break moment on UK economy

Exclusive analysis reveals the immense pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she faces a critical turning point. With economic stagnation and public patience wearing thin, her upcoming fiscal statement could define this government's legacy. Will she sei

UK faces £71bn fiscal black hole as policies fail, NIESR warns

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research issues a stark warning that UK government policies are failing, creating a £71bn fiscal black hole and risking a 'vicious cycle' of stagnation. Expert analysis reveals the critical challenges facing t

Australia's Economic Blind Spot: Women Key to Growth

Exclusive insights from Australia's Economic Reform Roundtable reveal how sidelining women's economic participation is costing the nation billions. Discover the urgent call for a gender-inclusive productivity revolution.

Chalmers hails economic reform success

Treasurer Jim Chalmers celebrates the outcomes of the high-profile Economic Reform Roundtable, signalling progress for Australia's economic future.

Chalmers' economic roundtable: reform or retreat?

Treasurer Jim Chalmers' upcoming economic roundtable presents a crucial opportunity for transformative reforms. With Australians facing mounting financial pressures, experts argue that half-measures are no longer an option.

WEF accused of faking Brexit failure data

The World Economic Forum faces allegations of distorting economic data to falsely claim Brexit has harmed the UK economy, sparking outrage among experts.

UK unemployment rises as wage growth slows

New data reveals a concerning trend in the UK labour market, with rising unemployment and slowing wage growth. What does this mean for workers and businesses?

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