Economy

May 7, 2026
Noah
Economy

50 organisations urge Defra to end Circular Economy Growth Plan delay

The letter, addressed to Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds, warns that continued uncertainty risks undermining business confidence and slowing progress towards a more resource-efficient UK economy. Originally scheduled for publication...

May 7, 2026
Noah
Economy

Agflation surges to 8.4% as fears grow over farm cost crisis

Agricultural input inflation has surged to 8.4%, intensifying pressure on UK farmers as new analysis from Andersons warns a potential “cost of farming crisis” is beginning to emerge across...

May 5, 2026
Noah
Economy

See in graphics how the 1980s Farm Crisis impacted the Iowa economy

Iowa’s economy leans heavily on farming, not just crops but agriculture’s ties to giant employers like equipment manufacturers Deere & Co. and Kinze Manufacturing, seed companies Corteva Agriscience and Monsanto Co. and meatpackers like Tyson, JBS and Smithfield foods. The state is the nation’s second-largest agricultural producer...

May 5, 2026
Noah
Economy

Centre plans 3.25 mn ha shift to chemical-free farming by FY31

“Input costs, including chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides, have steadily eroded margins over decades,” said Ashwin Bhadri, founder & CEO of Equinox Labs, a food, water, and air testing...

May 4, 2026
Noah
Economy

US Economy Warning: Tech Stock Boom Points to Big Problem, Jim Paulsen Says

The AI boom has become a tale of old versus new, in both markets and the economy, and one Wall Street veteran says it has some dire implications for...

May 3, 2026
Noah
Economy

Why your salmon sandwich is disastrous for the environment

Certification is a persistent problem. There are plenty of different badges for salmon, but it is hard for consumers to know what they mean. The RSPCA Assured label, under...

May 1, 2026
Noah
Economy

Economists publish proof that AI will destroy the economy

A new peer-reviewed economics paper from researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and Boston University has delivered one of the starkest warnings yet about artificial intelligence’s long-term...

April 30, 2026
Noah
Economy

USD/JPY Forecast: Hovering Below 145.00 Amid Mixed US Economic Data

Steady Recovery for Japanese Economy Despite concerns over currency fluctuations, there are positive signs for the Japanese economy. A central bank survey revealed improved business sentiment in the second...

April 30, 2026
Noah
Economy

UK job market squeezed as economy set to worsen

Thursday 19 March 2026 7:49 am One in eight managers feel confident leading AI adoption The jobs market failed to provide more positive signs for the UK economy as...

April 30, 2026
Noah
Economy

Why Agriculture Still Anchors Egypt’s Economy Despite Economic Diversification Efforts

Agriculture continues to be one of the most important parts of Egypt’s economy, because it contributes a significant share of national income while also supporting livelihoods in many...