The Guardian
Europe's Heatwaves: Where GDP Goes to Melt
Europe's heatwaves are cooking the economy, with €180bn in GDP at risk, nuclear plants offline, rivers too shallow for barges, and Italy's tomatoes crying for help.
2026-08-16
The Guardian
2026-07-30
NPR Economy
Economy Decides to Take a Breather, Consumers Keep Spending Like It's 1999
GDP grew at a slower 1.5% in Q2, but Americans kept spending, dipping into savings as inflation outpaces wages.
2026-07-15
NPR Economy
China's Economy Grows at Slowest Pace Since COVID Lockdowns, Blames 'Imbalance' and Weak Consumer Spending
China's Q2 GDP growth hits 4.3%, the weakest since 2022 lockdowns, as export boom masks weak domestic spending and a property slump.
BBC Business
China's Economy Misses Target, Blames War and Shoppers Staying Home
China's economy grew a measly 4.3% in Q2, missing its target as the Iran war and domestic ennui spoiled the party, but hey, exports are booming.
2026-06-03
The Guardian
Australian Economy Slows Faster Than a Teenager's Response to a Chore List, Datacentres Working Overtime to Save Face
Australia's economy slows to a crawl in early 2026, datacentres prop up GDP, and living standards go backwards - but hey, the annual growth rate looks okay if you squint.
2026-05-03
BBC World
Trump’s Economy: GDP Grows, Voters Still Can’t Afford Eggs, and the Iran War Just Won’t Quit
GDP is up, stocks are up, and so are fuel prices, inflation, and mortgage rates. Voters will decide if the economy is a win or a washout.
2026-05-02
NPR Economy
U.S. National Debt Surpasses $39 Trillion, Because Apparently We're Still Not Done Digging
The U.S. national debt surpasses $39 trillion, exceeding the entire economy for the first time since WWII - a milestone that's more flashing warning light than trip wire, but still not great.
The Good Times
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