The US labor market unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, with significant downward revisions for May and June, totaling 103,000 fewer jobs. Despite a steady unemployment rate of 4.1%, the data suggests a weaker labor market, potentially influencing the Fed's interest rate decisions.
Long-term unemployment fell to about 1.8 million people in July, but economists warn the drop stems from disillusioned workers leaving the labor force rather than finding jobs.
Australia's Labor government has announced new environmental and energy safeguards for datacenters, aiming to set national standards. Assistant Minister Dr. Andrew Charlton discusses balancing AI risks and opportunities through regulation.
Australian shares were on track to snap a five-day rally as Middle East tensions flared over a potential Strait of Hormuz transit ban. Meanwhile, markets processed corporate updates, economic forecasts, and AI-driven biological research.
O indicador de endividamento das famílias brasileiras alcançou 82% em julho, o maior patamar histórico pelo sexto mês consecutivo, segundo dados da CNC divulgados nesta quinta-feira (6).
A feira Ecossistema Megacana, com participação de lideranças como Marcos Troyjo, promove debates sobre macroeconomia, geopolítica e inovação no setor de cana-de-açúcar, enquanto Minas Gerais se consolida como terceiro maior produtor no Brasil.
Goldman Sachs economists advise China to gradually appreciate its yuan and boost domestic demand to meet economic growth targets and counter foreign protectionism.
New UK Chancellor John Healey faces immediate spending pressures and calls from economists to increase public investment in infrastructure and housing without breaching Treasury fiscal rules ahead of his first budget.
Economists and experts warn that proposed EV policy moves in Malaysia, including a potential sales levy and changes to import tax exemptions, could raise costs and weaken the nation's appeal as a manufacturing hub as charging infrastructure lags behind targets.
The World Bank's chief economist, Indermit Gill, urged developing economies to leverage lower-cost AI tools to drive growth in sectors like health and education, despite facing the weakest average growth performance in three decades.
El economista Pablo Vázquez Vega, asesor del líder del PP Alberto Núñez Feijóo y presidente del think tank Reformismo 21, falleció este lunes a los 60 años, según anunció Feijóo en redes sociales. Vázquez fue subsecretario de Sanidad, presidente de Renfe e Ineco, y doctor en Economía.
O barril de petróleo caiu quase 5% nesta segunda-feira (3), refletindo o cancelamento de um ataque americano e a expectativa por diálogo entre Irã e EUA. A cotação segue sensível a conflitos globais, com especialistas apontando riscos de estoques baixos.
Economist Vasily Koltashov warns that Ukraine faces a severe winter logistics and infrastructure crisis due to damaged roads, destroyed fuel stations, and compromised Soviet-era water and energy systems.
Pablo Vázquez, economista, profesor y presidente de la fundación del PP Reformismo21, falleció en Madrid a los 60 años. Reconocido por su moderación, diálogo y trabajo reflexivo en la mejora de la democracia española, su muerte es lamentada por el centrismo reformista.
Chinese policymakers are deeply concerned about the six-month-old US-Israel-Iran conflict's duration and its potential impact on China's economic plans. Economist Mao Zhenhua indicates that while direct impact on China may be small, Beijing will prioritize countering external upheavals and addressing internal economic challenges.
Gil do Vigor relatou que sua mãe foi constrangida por uma funcionária de supermercado que se recusou a informar o preço de um vinho, sugerindo que ela procurasse produtos "lá atrás" por serem mais caros, baseando-se na aparência dela. Gil do Vigor confrontou a situação para promover o debate sobre julgamento social e atendimento respeitoso.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to release July employment data, with economists forecasting an 85,000 jobs gain. However, traders on Kalshi, a prediction market platform, anticipate lower figures, placing a 47% chance of adding over 80,000 jobs and a 60% chance of over 70,000, following a previous discrepancy in June's report.
Um candidato defende transparência, gestão honesta e desenvolvimento estadual, criticando o sistema financeiro e propondo uma solução para reduzir os juros que afetam a população. Sua carreira inclui passagens por instituições econômicas e atuação como empresário.
O Banco Central revela que quase R$ 32 milhões em moedas de 1 centavo, totalizando 3,19 bilhões de unidades, ainda circulam no Brasil, apesar da suspensão de sua produção em 2005 devido ao alto custo. A população as retém, mas colecionadores pagam até R$ 100 por exemplares raros.
El artículo explora la historia de la deuda pública desde Venecia en 1171 hasta la actualidad, contrastando las visiones de figuras históricas como Hamilton y Hume. Destaca la preocupación actual por los altos niveles de deuda en el mundo desarrollado y sus posibles consecuencias económicas y geopolíticas, comparando las advertencias pasadas con los desafíos modernos.
An interview between Elon Musk and The Economist editor Zanny Minton Beddoes highlighted a clash between traditional journalism and Musk's approach to truth and misinformation, revealing challenges for journalists in an era of AI, fact avoidance, and online aggression.
Donald Trump announced the White House ordered 250 Cadillac Escalades, costing at least $22 million, during a Michigan speech. This decision is criticized amidst rising gas prices, mortgage rates, and an "affordability crisis" linked to the Iran war, with critics highlighting the symbolic disconnect.
The US economy grew by 1.5% in Q2 2026, a slowdown from Q1, as rising imports offset consumer spending. Inflation, measured by the PCE price index, eased slightly to 3.7% but remains above the Fed's 2% target. The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, though some officials dissented, citing persistent high inflation exacerbated by the Middle East war.
The Economist faces social media backlash for labeling China "eco-authoritarian" over its Yangtze River fishing ban. Critics argue the publication used a "but at what cost" trope, despite acknowledging the ban's "remarkable comeback" for the river.
