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Michael Burry

Michael Burry Says Elon Musk is a 'Desperately Incentivized Futurist,' Putting 'Cart Before Monkey' With Optimus AI Hype

Michael Burry took aim at Elon Musk and Tesla again, claiming that no one has yet invested in AI and that investors should temper their expectations.

Niloy Chakrabarti Jan 30, 2026

Ray Dalio

Ray Dalio Says 500 Years of History Shows 5 Forces Driving Today's Markets — Gold Is Insurance for Your Savings

Ray Dalio said that 500 years of history demonstrate that every issue in global economies revolves around five key forces: money and debt, domestic politics, world order, technology, and nature.

Niloy Chakrabarti Jan 23, 2026

college

New International Student Enrolments in US Colleges Drop 17% Amid Immigration Policies, Costing the Economy Over $1B

International student enrolments at US colleges declined sharply in 2025 due to visa restrictions and policies, leading to significant economic losses and job reductions nationwide.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 01, 2025

Stock Market

Global Recession Panic: Fed Official Warns Of 'Eye-Popping' Redundancies As Stocks Plunge

Federal Reserve warns of 'eye-popping' job losses. Global recession imminent as fragile markets collapse.

Kobe Patrick Serinas Nov 24, 2025

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UK Music Contributes £8 Billion to GDP and Creates 220,000 Jobs in 2024

The UK music industry contributed £8 billion to the economy in 2024, supporting 220,000 jobs. Despite strong figures, challenges threaten future growth.

Angelo dela Dingco Nov 12, 2025

Ray Dalio, founder, co-chief investment officer and co-chairman of Bridgewater Associates, speaks at the 2019 New Economy Forum in Beijing

Bridgewater's Ray Dalio Says US Tariffs Can Prepare the Country for a Global Conflict

Former hedge fund manager and billionaire investor Ray Dalio said US tariffs could lower reliance on foreign supply chains and boost domestic production.

Niloy Chakrabarti Apr 04, 2025

SNOWGEESE

UK becomes first country to invest in new global biodiversity loss tackling fund

The UK is giving millions to the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund which will fund global biodiversity loss tackling efforts like anti-poaching technology.

Pratiti Nath Aug 29, 2023

Picture of 10 pounds and somecoins

British small businesses face uphill battle as GDP dips and challenges mount

UK SMEs face challenges as GDP declined by 0.1 per cent in May 2023, and pressure mounts from interest rate hikes, inflation, and late payment practices by large businesses.

Adewunmi Adedayo Jul 19, 2023

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg

New polling reveals public attitudes towards NATO across the alliance ahead of this year's summit

NATO had published new polling figures which show the extent of public support across the 31 member-states of the alliance.

Jake Pike Jul 11, 2023

Japan exits recession

Japan exits recession as GDP grows 5.0% in Q3

The positive figures come after three quarters of contraction in the world's third-largest economy.

Shingo Ito Nov 16, 2020

Mercedes

German Economy Could Face Recession In 2019 Following U.S., China Trade War

Germany is headed for a recession this year as its export driven economy slows due to the global economic downturn and Trump's trade war.

Arthur Villasanta Feb 15, 2019

Paris floods

Pusher power: France to use illegal drug sales to boost economic growth by billions

France falls in line with Eurostat criteria for calculating GDP but refuses call to include vice sales in figures.

Jordan Bhatt Jan 31, 2018

Flag of Italy at Vittoriano at Piazza Venezia, Rome

Italy's stagnation maybe over but it's staring at a painfully long road to recovery

Low rise in labour productivity suggests the Italian economy's catch-up is likely to take a long time.

Gaurav Sharma Nov 16, 2017

Iain Duncan Smith

World Bank says UK is world's fifth-largest economy but Iain Duncan Smith reckons its fourth

Former secretary of state for work and pensions says UK should call the 'EU's bluff' on leaving without a Brexit deal given its economic clout.

Gaurav Sharma Sep 27, 2017

China economy

China's credit boom on 'dangerous' path with massive consequences for global economy

New IMF report warns of an economic disruption, calls for remedial measures from Beijing.

Gaurav Sharma Aug 16, 2017

Brexit Article 50

One year after the Brexit vote, the UK may have faced the economic calm before the storm

"The risk is that there is a rapid erosion in business and consumer confidence," Jonathan Portes warns.

Jonathan Portes Jun 23, 2017

Food banks

Has austerity benefited the poor of Britain? The editor of the Spectator thinks so

Fraser Nelson sparks a heated debate after saying cuts have helped the worse-off.

Ian Silvera Jun 12, 2017

UK inflation

Rising inflation outlook boosted global equity and property prices over first quarter

Moody's reports emerging market currencies outperforming those of advanced economies.

Gaurav Sharma Apr 13, 2017

Theresa May in India

Indian economic growth surpasses UK for first time in 150 years as Brexit plays spoilsport

The decline in the value of the pound over the past 12 months has dented the UK economy.

Ananya Roy Dec 24, 2016

HMRC plans to enforce tougher penalties for accountants and advisers who help their clients dodge taxes

UK faces £66bn annual tax revenue hit and 9.5% GDP cut from hard Brexit

Leaked government papers predict the economic outcome of trading on WTO rules.

Ian Silvera Oct 11, 2016

A man walks past a parade of closed shops in Liverpool.

All-important UK services sector activity hits weakest level since March 2009

UK economy is shrinking at its fastest rate since the financial crisis according to latest data.

Gaurav Sharma Aug 03, 2016

Partha Dasgupta, Jose Abreu & Robert May

Tyler Prize 2016: British economist Partha Dasgupta wins top environmental award

Prof Dasgupta recognised for lifetime of work on welfare and development economics.

Karthick Arvinth Mar 14, 2016

High Street

UK economy: Shoppers save the day as consumption spending lifts economic growth by 0.5%

Net trade was another big drag on the economic growth, falling 0.4%, with production output dropping 0.5%.

Bauke Schram Feb 25, 2016

Liverpool, England

CBI downgrades UK 2016 and 2017 GDP forecasts amid tepid wage growth

Business lobby group blames weaker pay and productivity growth for downward revision.

Karthick Arvinth Feb 11, 2016

India surpasses China to become the fastest growing major economy in the world

India surpasses China to become fastest growing economy in the world

The ongoing oil crisis and the pro-market government led by Narendra Modi have boosted India's economy.

Kedar Grandhi Feb 09, 2016

George Osborne

UK economy: Optimism and GDP growth rate decline amid fears of a global slowdown

Chancellor George Osborne warned 'there may be bumpy times ahead' for Britain's economy.

Ian Silvera Jan 28, 2016

Services

UK economy: GDP expands 0.5% in last quarter of 2015 with growth driven by services sector

The annual GDP growth added up to 2.2% in 2015, well below the 2.9% increase reported in 2014.

Bauke Schram Jan 28, 2016

UK economy

GDP: UK economic growth shrinks to 0.4% as net trade weighs down recovery

The current account deficit remained high at 3.7% of GDP in Q3, while the labour market looks encouraging.

Bauke Schram Dec 23, 2015

George Osborne

UK economy: Growth slows as GDP up by only 0.5% due to sluggish production output

In bad news for George Osborne the economy could not continue its strong growth from the second quarter.

Bauke Schram Oct 27, 2015

Trident submarine

£167bn Trident upgrade will only aid SNP's anti-nuclear deterrent campaign

Nationalists to heap pressure on Labour over Trident replacement with 'early debate' in the Commons.

Ian Silvera Oct 26, 2015