Chris Tomlinson, a columnist for the Houston Chronicle, argues that Trump’s economic policies could have dire consequences unless he abandons five key campaign promises. However, the likelihood of this happening is slim. As the U.S. prepares to witness the clash between President-elect Donald Trump’s rhetoric and the real world, it’s important to remember the promises … Read more
Thailand’s economy is projected to expand by 3% in 2025, driven by factors such as private consumption, exports, investment, and tourism, according to the finance ministry. The country, which is the second-largest economy in Southeast Asia, is expected to grow by 2.7% this year, a forecast that remains unchanged. In 2021, Thailand’s growth was recorded … Read more
Germany’s ongoing perpetual crisis has had a significant impact on its entire economy and, due to its large size, on the entire European region. The current state of Germany is a result of various problems, from bureaucratic red tape hindering businesses to a lack of demand recovery affecting the growth of its key industries. However, … Read more
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the European economy myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the gap between European and US gross domestic product is expected to widen further by the end of the decade due to the continent’s “lack of business … Read more
A new report reveals a significant increase in student demand for MBA degrees. The number of total applications to U.S. MBA programs surged by 11% between 2023 and 2024, following two years of declines. The Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) released the survey showing this uptick. Full-time MBA programs experienced the most growth in the … Read more
Unlock the US Election Countdown newsletter for free The stories that matter on money and politics in the race for the White House The US dollar has surged to its highest level since August, driven by strong economic data and growing investor confidence in Donald Trump’s chances of winning the upcoming presidential election. The currency … Read more
“The property market remains the biggest drag on China’s growth,” said Lynn Song, chief economist for greater China at banking giant ING. “New investment is unlikely to see a substantive recovery until prices stabilize and housing inventories decline… until then property will remain a notable headwind to growth.” Earlier on Friday, China’s central bank said … Read more