Economy

February 20, 2026
Noah
Economy

USDA Ag Outlook: Farm Economy ‘Making Progress’ in 2026, But Headwinds Persist

For the first time in several years, the heavy cloud of skyrocketing production costs is beginning to lift, according to USDA chief economist Justin Benavidez. Speaking at USDA’s 102nd...

February 20, 2026
Noah
Economy

Wall St ends lower on mixed economic data, US-Iran tensions boost crude

NEW YORK, Feb 19 : U.S. stocks moved modestly lower on Thursday following mixed economic data and Walmart’s disappointing forecast for the coming year, while signs of a sturdy...

February 19, 2026
Noah
Economy

US markets and the economy are heading into uncharted territory

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The writer is chief executive and chief investment officer...

February 18, 2026
Noah
Economy

How China’s Economy Can Pivot to Consumption-led Growth

China’s economy has proved resilient in the face of multiple shocks, boosted by robust exports and fiscal stimulus, and it remains a major driver of global growth. The economy...

February 18, 2026
Noah
Economy

Budget 2026 shifts focus to allied sectors as farm economy diversifies | Agriculture

From higher budgetary allocations to easing of taxes to change in definitions, the Budget for financial year 2026-27 has a clear tilt towards these sectors. ...

February 17, 2026
Noah
Economy

The Economy’s Mixed Signals

GDP growth revised up, but tariffs may lead to export ‘snapback’ Inflation remains a major concern despite GDP gains White House must be more transparent about economic challenges Source:...

February 16, 2026
Noah
Economy

What the Nordic mixed economy can teach today’s new left

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The most predictable phenomena can also be the most...

February 16, 2026
Noah
Economy

Economy: Swiss economy grows slightly again in the fourth quarter

The Swiss economy grew slightly in the fourth quarter of 2025, supported by the services sector. Meanwhile, growth in industry remained subdued.(symbolic image) Keystone In the final quarter of...

February 16, 2026
Noah
Economy

Wall Street and FTSE reverse gains as UK GDP figures paint mixed picture of growth ahead of US inflation

Wall Street headed higher at the opening bell on Thursday as investors assessed the latest corporate earnings updates and looked ahead to Friday’s inflation reading. Across the pond, the...

February 15, 2026
Noah
Economy

UK economy grew by 0.1% in last three months of 2025 after ‘subdued’ end to year

What is GDP?published at 06:34 GMT 12 February 06:34 GMT 12 February Today’s figures show how the UK economy is performing, using a measure called GDP – Gross Domestic...