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#economy

Economist Dr. Bravious Kahyoza says that in many developing countries, economies often react to how elections are managed, with political tension capable of triggering shocks. "It's therefore crucial for national leaders to handle such moments wisely," he told DW. Tanzania's political and economic climate remains relatively stable, signaling the likelihood of a peaceful election and continued economic steadiness thereafter, according to Kahyoza. "The economy runs on confidence, and currently, that confidence appears solid."

Who leads on the economy? Republicans by seven. Immigration? Republicans by 13. How about crime? A big issue for Donald Trump and the Republicans. Look at that, lead by 22 points! So the bottom line is, at this particular point, the ball may be on the ground, but the Democrats have not picked up the ball and running with it.

There are reports of severe disruption in other parts of the country, including the northern provinces of Kunduz, Badakhshan, Baghlan and Takhar. The Taliban leadership has not provided an official explanation, however a spokesperson for the governor of Balkh stated that the decision was taken to "prevent immorality." But many experts suspect the Islamic fundamentalist group wants to block critical content and preempt potential protests.

"I believe that the Franco-German tandem is now perfectly coordinated to create a stronger Europe in the areas of economy, trade and currency,"

Republican Senator Rick Scott celebrated the July report, stating inflation was lighter than expected, viewing it as positive news for Florida families and supporting President Trump.

"This summer, thousands descended on Puerto Rico, where the singer's concert residency in San Juan, running from mid-June through mid-September, has single-handedly boosted the island's fragile economy."

"Are we in a phase where investors as a whole are overexcited about AI? My opinion is yes," Altman said during a lengthy interview.

New York has lost an estimated $600 billion since it fully rebated the Stock Transfer Tax in 1981, impacting funding for crucial public services.

The Labor Department reported Thursday that its producer price index - which measures inflation before it hits consumers - was up 0.9% last month from June and 3.3% from a year earlier.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act removes federal tax obligations from Social Security income for 88% of seniors, allowing 51.4 million retirees to retain more income.

Barbados's economy is heavily reliant on tourism, contributing nearly one-third of GDP, with a noticeable increase during the northern hemisphere's colder months.

The 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped to 6.57%, the lowest figure since October 2024, according to Mortgage News Daily.

France's purchasing power stands at $3.76 trillion, making it a leading economy capable of funding an elite military, positioning it as a significant global military power.

Firing a labor statistics chief after an underwhelming jobs report undermines confidence in the system, raising concerns about perceived political bias in the data.