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Poll: Public Swings Massively in Trump’s Favor on Economy Since April
A bipartisan poll shows a dramatic shift in public opinion on the state of the U.S. economy, with a net 23-point swing toward optimism since April, an uptick that parallels renewed economic momentum under President Donald Trump’s policies,...

Americans Flip on the Economy as Confidence in Trump’s Policies Surges
Americans are changing their minds about the economy, with optimism surging by over 20 points in just a few months. A new bipartisan poll shows the public is waking up to the strength of the economic recovery under President Trump’s leadership....

Investments in Russian economy to continue growing in 2025 — Central Bank
MOSCOW, July 25. /TASS/. Investments in the Russian economy will continue growing but at a smaller pace than during the las two years, Central Bank chief Elvira Nabiullina said at the press conference after the regulator’s Board meeting. The...

North American Produce Industry Urges Governments to Restore Stable Trading Environment
Produce trade groups are strongly urging North American governments to work together to reach a long-term agreement that will restore a stable trading environment for essential products. The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and the...

JD Vance: Analysts Were Wrong -- Deporting Illegals Has Not Collapsed the American Economy
Vice President JD Vance is calling out economic analysts and their allies in the corporate media for claiming that mass deportations of illegal aliens would spur an economic collapse across the United States, a claim he says has now been proven...

German businesses warn US trade policy is already hitting hard
The German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) is warning that the tightened US trade policy is already having an adverse impact on the German economy, reported dpa. "The burdens are likely to become even more severe in the coming weeks," DIHK...

Russia’s politics of writing off African debts, Putin’s strategy of economic cooperation
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH During the International Parliamentary conference Russia-Africa, Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a speech at the plenary session, reminded African parliamentarians that the partnership between Russia and African...

Africa’s economic rise
Muibat Ijaiya at Strategy Management Partners explains what the continent’s rapid growth means for UK businesses A growing number of UK businesses are increasingly looking to Africa as a key market for long-term growth, driven by structural...

EV chargepoints in the UK have grown by 27% in a year, minister confirms
Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood announced that EV chargepoints have experienced a 27% surge, with 17,370 added since July 2024. The rapid growth in figures – particularly in the north-east, East of England and the West Midlands – also...

Steel Dynamics Reports Lowered Q2 Profits Amid Trade Uncertainty
InkFreeNews.com Posted Jul 25, 2025 Updated: Jul 24, 2025 @ 12:31 PM Fort Wayne-based Steel Dynamics has reported a year-over-year net loss in sales, attributing it to trade uncertainty. Photo by Daniel Stoehr, Steel Dynamics, Inc. News Release...
Economy Minister Warns Spain’s Olive Oil Exports Vulnerable to U.S. Tariffs
Summary Spain’s economy minister warns that the country’s olive oil sector faces significant exposure to U.S. tariffs, with exports exceeding €1 billion and potential impact on up to €22.7 billion worth of trade. European diplomats...

India not ‘tariff king’, says Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal
Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal on Friday said that India can face competition and is not the ‘tariff king’, as India’s average tariffs for the UK following the trade deal are set to drop to 3 per cent compared to the current levels of 15 per...

‘What is coding?’ – Question raises eyebrows during Deputy Communication Minister-nominee’s hearing
During the parliamentary vetting of Mohammed Adams Sukparu for the role of Deputy Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, a seemingly simple question sparked visible surprise among members of the Appointments Committee....

Trump to meet EU President Ursula von der Leyen to discuss trade
European Union (EU) Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Friday announced that she will meet with President Donald Trump in Scotland this weekend to discuss international trade relations ahead of a possible trade agreement. The meeting,...
Ghana Revamps State Firm Performance Contracts for 24-Hour Economy Push
Ghana’s State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) will overhaul performance contracts for state-owned enterprises to accelerate the government’s 24-hour economy agenda. SIGA Director-General Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte announced the reforms...

ECC advances economic agenda with key approvals in industry, housing, telecom, environment
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Jul 25 (APP):Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet here on Friday deliberate on a range of important agenda items concerning industrial growth, environmental policy, skill development, housing finance,...

N.S. Power could profit too much on transmission line project, economist says
The amount of profit Nova Scotia Power could make through the construction of a major transmission line is "inappropriate," according to an economist who analyzed the arrangement for the province's energy regulator. Sean Cleary, a professor of...

Energy as the Engine: Driving Economic Policy in Emerging Nations
In the intricate dance of global economics, energy has always played a pivotal role. For emerging nations, however, it’s not merely a commodity; it’s increasingly becoming the very bedrock upon which sustainable economic growth and national...
Ghana Fixed Income Market Records High Activity in Government Securities
Ghana’s fixed income market recorded substantial trading activity in government instruments during Friday’s session, led by benchmark bonds and treasury bills. Official trading data revealed concentrated volumes in select securities, reflecting...

Councillors urge local government to reconsider Hertfordshire unitary authority decision
Conservative county councillors have failed in a bid to ensure the option of a single unitary authority for Hertfordshire would be back on the table. Hertfordshire currently operates on a ‘two-tier’ system of local government – with 10 district...