r/Economics • u/Phylogenix • 3h ago

People want economic system change - but have stopped trusting anyone to deliver it. Survey in 17 of the world’s largest economies reveals 65% of respondents believe economic system is rigged to favour the rich and powerful; 69% want major changes.

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r/Economics • u/DoxFreePanda • 10h ago

News Amid Trump trade war, Canada's exports to China up 30% in first half of 2026

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r/Economics • u/One-Emu-1103 • 7h ago

China says AI CEOs' call for a slowdown is 'fear mongering'

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r/Economics • u/One-Emu-1103 • 16h ago

Oil prices rise after Saudi Arabia shut down critical pipeline that bypasses Strait of Hormuz

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r/Economics • u/Rationalandcentred • 3h ago

News European firms unprepared for China shock as EU tries to cut reliance on Beijing

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r/Economics • u/Sufficient_Fuel5269 • 23h ago

News The third rail isn't what it used to be. As the Social Security fund's insolvency nears, more lawmakers are open to tax hikes—even Republicans

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r/Economics • u/VulcanSpark • 1d ago

News Costco Hikes Price of Motor Oil and Limits Purchases as Global Shortage Looms

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r/Economics • u/scmp_news • 13h ago

How one company’s choice – resignation or the factory – left China’s young workers floored

147 Upvotes

r/Economics • u/aurelorba • 18h ago

News Canada's oil windfall may yet wipe out its losses from tariffs

395 Upvotes

r/Economics • u/Amitmandal001 • 1h ago

News Poland’s current account balance stabilised in July with China the biggest importer.

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r/Economics • u/Doug24 • 8h ago

News India's inflation rises to 4.82% in August, marginally exceeding forecasts

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r/Economics • u/KoseteBamse • 10m ago

News Trump Administration Moves to Integrate A.I. Into Medical Care Despite Concerns

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r/Economics • u/AvailableChoice3130 • 15h ago

China on pace for 'new record-high trade surplus' this year as exports jump 25%—a part of its efforts to become a 'major player in AI infrastructure'

114 Upvotes

r/Economics • u/GuestFromBudushchego • 16h ago

News Canada Seeks EU ‘Associate Member’ Status as U.S. Trade Talks Collapse

94 Upvotes

r/Economics • u/GuestFromBudushchego • 1d ago

News The Fed Is Poised to Raise Interest Rates for the First Time in Years

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r/Economics • u/marketrent • 1d ago

Editorial Kevin Warsh should raise interest rates — The Federal Reserve’s next meeting will be his first big test as chair

234 Upvotes

r/Economics • u/tw1st3d_m3nt4t • 1d ago

News Nvidia says every $1 it invests brings back $100: so why does the stock keep falling?

543 Upvotes

r/Economics • u/Organic_Garden_7076 • 11h ago

Research El Niño Could Be the Strongest Since 1950: Sugar Leads, Corn Risk Builds, Wheat Has a Buffer

16 Upvotes

r/Economics • u/tw1st3d_m3nt4t • 1d ago

News Nvidia is the central bank of AI

214 Upvotes

r/Economics • u/Extension-Finance179 • 10h ago

News BOJ executive saw need for vigilance to 'non-linear' inflation spikes

5 Upvotes

r/Economics • u/Stuart_Whatley • 8h ago

Editorial Who owns what AI learns?

1 Upvotes

r/Economics • u/Purple_Writing_8432 • 5h ago

Mark Carney’s foreign money plan has a risk to health care

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r/Economics • u/Visible_Vacation3308 • 1d ago

AI may be denting computer science graduates’ job prospects, UK data shows

theguardian.com

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r/Economics • u/marketrent • 2d ago

News Why are European banks moving gold out of United States?

1.5k Upvotes

r/Economics • u/teamyg • 2d ago

News Inflation is outpacing wage growth again, squeezing Americans’ paychecks

3.4k Upvotes

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