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Merz's Germany: 100 Days Of Economic Deep Freeze
Zero Hedge
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Submitted by Thomas Kolbe The German federal government is already staggering into its first major crisis just months after its election. That it also stands economically bare amidst mostly self-inflicted turbulence has gone largely unnoticed....
New, revived fossil fuel projects to heighten Bangladesh’s economic woes
United News of Bangladesh
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Moves taken over the past year since the incumbent government assumed power to launch new fossil fuel projects or revive scrapped ones threaten to worsen Bangladesh’s economic woes, said energy experts. Two of the moves involved liquefied natural...
Trump vs. the U.S. Economy
The New York Times
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August 16, 2025
It has been some months since Liberation Day, and we’ve seen tariffs come on and off. We’ve seen them go up and down. And the amazing thing about where the American economy is right now is that it’s shaky but pretty stable. The place where we’re...
The DA’s plan to turbocharge the economy
Politicsweb
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Saturday, 16 August 2025 16/08/25 DOCUMENTS The DA’s plan to turbocharge the economy Democratic Alliance | 13 August 2025 Party proposes sweeping regulatory reforms including scrapping of BEE The DA’s Plan to Turbocharge the Economy Summary 2025 A...
Yemi Kale explains what Okonjo Iweala means by Nigerian economy is “stable”
Nairametrics
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August 16, 2025
Former Statistician-General of the Federation and ex-CEO of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Dr. Yemi Kale, has shed light on what economists mean when they describe Nigeria’s economy as “stable,” clarifying why such assessments may appear...
What does ‘the economy is stable’ mean?
Realnews Magazine
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August 16, 2025
Opinion By Yemi Kale I try to stay away from unnecessary debates but let me offer my own view from a purely technical and economist perspective (for education purposes only) to recent debates that were really unnecessary. When economists say “an...
Yemi Kale explains Okonjo-Iweala’s economic stability comment
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 16, 2025
Group Chief Economist and Managing Director of Afreximbank, Dr Yemi Kale, has explained to Nigerians what economic stability stands for in economic context. Reacting to Okonjo Iweala’s comments on his X handle on Saturday, Kale clarified why...
Bemidji is open for business despite June storm; economic optimism observed
The Bemidji Pioneer - Minnesota
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August 16, 2025
BEMIDJI — Maybe you've heard: Bemidji is open for business despite actively recovering from the devastating June 21 storm. Visit Bemidji, the city's official tourism agency, has been creating social media videos with different businesses declaring...
Sustainable Agriculture: Women farmers in 3 regions seek investment against climate threats
Graphic
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August 16, 2025
Women dominance in the agriculture sector has contributed significantly to the country's food security, nutrition, economic growth and community well-being. They also play critical and strategic roles in agribusiness value chains, helping shape...
As capitalist crisis deepens, getting a decent job becomes more difficult
The Militant
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August 16, 2025
Despite the hype by government officials that the U.S. economy is “booming,” pointing to the billions Washington is reaping from tariffs it’s imposing worldwide, facts show that’s not what working people see and face amid today’s mounting...
TTP-Army Confrontation Along CPEC Routes Highlights Pakistan’s Dual Crisis | Exclusive
News18
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August 16, 2025
Last Updated:August 16, 2025, 18:53 IST Presence of TTP militants has turned this key economic corridor into a battleground, forcing Pakistan to allocate troops away from its conventional fronts to guard CPEC projects Pakistan’s strategic...
Afrasiab Khattak Says Pakistan’s Use of Afghan Refugees in War Economy Could Spark ‘Another 9/11’
Khaama Press
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August 16, 2025
Afrasiab Khattak accused Pakistan’s military of exploiting Afghan refugees for its war economy, diverting aid, backing militants, and warned that ignoring Afghanistan could trigger another 9/11-style crisis. Former senator and Awami National Party...
Pasadena Humane’s New Permanent CEO, Tested by Fire, Takes on Pet Surrender Crisis
Pasadena Now - California
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Chris Ramon in action, saving pets in danger. [Pasadena Humane photo]Chris Ramon learned some hard truths while leading Pasadena Humane through the Eaton Fire response. Among them: disaster can separate any family from their pets in an instant,...
Bangladesh looks to Malaysia's influence to address the Myanmar Rohingya crisis, says Yunus
The Malaysian Star
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August 16, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama): Bangladesh is seeking Malaysia’s influence, particularly its role as Asean Chair, to rally international efforts to address the prolonged Rohingya refugee crisis in the country. Chief Adviser to Bangladesh’s...
WKHS Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC Is Investigating Whether the Merger of Workhorse Group Inc. Is Fair to Shareholders
Bluefield Daily Telegraph - West Virginia
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 16, 2025-- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the merger of Workhorse Group Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS) and Motiv Electric Trucks is fair to Workhorse shareholders. Upon completion of the...
Duke Energy Merger Could Eventually Mean Higher Prices in Upstate S.C.
Anderson Observer - South Carolina
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August 16, 2025
Jessica Holdman/S.C. Daily Gazette Duke Energy is asking state and federal regulators to approve to a merger of its two utility companies providing power to the Palmetto and Tar Heel states. To get South Carolina regulators to agree, the utility...
U.S. envoy urges Sri Lanka to cut trade barriers, boost business climate
On Lanka
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August 16, 2025
Posted by Editor on August 16, 2025 - 4:20 pm Julie J. Chung – U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has called on the country to strengthen trade facilitation and improve its business environment by reducing...
ABAN and #StartupSouth to Co-Host African Startup Investment Roundtable in Owerri
TechEconomy
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August 16, 2025
Advertisements The African Business Angel Network (ABAN) and StartupSouth Enterprise Development LTD/GTE (#StartupSouth) have entered into a strategic partnership to co-host the African Startup Investment Roundtable on September 30, 2025, in...
Transitory Inflation: Supply Chains And Tariffs
myMotherLode - California
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Image Source: Unsplash It no longer is deniable that we are seeing a surge in inflation due to Trump’s tariffs. Last fall the Fed was projecting that inflation would be back close to its 2.0 percent target in 2025. It now looks like we will be...
Al Ain Court Orders Man To Pay Dh160,000 In Fake Investment Case
Gulf Insider
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August 16, 2025
The Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Cases Court has ordered a man to pay Dh160,000 to another in connection with a fraudulent investment scheme. According to court documents, the plaintiff stated that the defendant convinced him he...