Tag: Economic Policy
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Budget 2026: What Gets Cheaper and Costlier for India’s aam aadmi
Budget 2026: A Quick Snapshot for the Aam Aadmi As the nation woke up to Budget 2026, the question on every household’s lips was simple: what will get cheaper, and what will cost more this year? Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth Budget aims to recalibrate taxes, subsidies, and public spending to spur growth while protecting…
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Where’s Rachel Reeves? U-turns Suggest Her Power May Be Waning
Introduction: A Chancellor Under Pressure Recent weeks have seen a string of policy reversals that place Rachel Reeves, the Labour Party’s chancellor-in-waiting in many political narratives, under closer scrutiny. The pattern of U-turns—especially when initiated or accelerated by No. 10—has fed a broader debate about Reeves’s potential sway within a government that is grappling with…
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Where’s Rachel Reeves? U-turns Hint at Waning Power
Introduction: A Chancellor in the Eye of the Storm As the political season tightens, Rachel Reeves finds herself navigating a maelstrom of reversals that have raised questions about her grip on the chancellor’s portfolio. A series of U-turns, most notably around the China withdrawal and ground rents reforms, has intensified scrutiny of her authority and…
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GDP growth seen at 5.2% this year: governance reforms could accelerate recovery
Overview: A resilient forecast for 2026 The Philippine economy is projected to expand by 5.2% this year, according to the latest assessment from Unicapital Group. While global headwinds persist, the domestic outlook remains positive as policymakers push reforms to improve governance and accelerate the rollout of public projects. If governments and agencies move swiftly, the…
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Philippines GDP Growth Forecast at 5.2% on Public Projects and Governance Reforms
Executive Summary: A Promising 5.2% GDP Growth Forecast The Philippine economy is projected to expand by 5.2% this year, according to Unicapital Group. The forecast hinges on timely execution of public infrastructure projects and a steady push for governance reforms that could unlock additional investment and productivity gains. With domestic demand stabilizing after the pandemic-era…
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Starmer Signals Ambition to Deepen UK Ties with the EU Single Market
Overview: A Strategic Pivot or Political Reckoning? In a striking statement during a high-profile visit abroad, Labour leader Keir Starmer signaled an openness to taking the United Kingdom deeper into the European Union single market, should Brussels be willing to accommodate such a move. The remarks, delivered while he was in China, touched on a…
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Starmer Pledges to Take UK Deeper into the EU Single Market, If Brussels Agrees
Starmer Signals Ambitious Leap Toward the EU Single Market In a move that could reshape Britain’s post-Brexit economic landscape, Prime Minister Keir Starmer indicated during a visit to China that he would seek to take the United Kingdom “deeper into the European Union single market,” provided that Brussels is prepared to grant such access. The…
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Can We Repair a Broken Economy Without Manufacturing Jobs? A Close Look at Dani Rodrik’s Shared Prosperity
Rethinking Economic Repair in a Fractured World Can a modern economy rebound from persistent inequality and slow wage growth without reviving heavy manufacturing? Harvard economist Dani Rodrik suggests yes, but only with a new set of policies designed for the middle class, the global poor, and a stable climate. In Shared Prosperity in a Fractured…
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Can We Repair a Broken Economy Without Manufacturing Jobs? A Look at Dani Rodrik’s Shared Prosperity
Overview: A New Economics for a Fractured World Harvard economist Dani Rodrik asks a provocative question: can we repair a broken economy without relying on traditional manufacturing jobs? In Shared Prosperity in a Fractured World: A New Economics for the Middle Class, the Global Poor, and Our Climate, Rodrik argues that democratic legitimacy and broad-based…
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EU-India Deal, Heated Rivalry, and Olympian Funding: This Week’s Economic Indicators
Overview: Indicators of the Week Every week brings a fresh set of numbers that illuminate the state of the global economy. This edition focuses on a landmark EU-India trade agreement, a competitive sports landscape driven by rivalries, and a notable investment in Olympic athletes. Taken together, these signals offer a cross-cutting view of trade policy,…