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Economics


Gateway Tunnel Boring Begins, Turning a New York Rail Risk Into Active Construction
A 1,680-ton tunnel-boring machine has started the first underground section of the $16 billion Hudson rail tunnel linking New York and New Jersey.
22 hours ago3 min read


Hong Kong’s New ETF Wave Is Turning Investment Themes Into a Product Race
A cluster of ETFs began trading in Hong Kong on September 30, intensifying competition around AI, healthcare, income and cross-market strategies.
23 hours ago3 min read


London’s Economy Is Growing, but Its Labour Market Is Sending a Warning
Britain returned to monthly growth in July, but London’s unemployment, employment and payroll figures show why businesses remain cautious.
3 days ago3 min read


New York’s Office Market Is Tightening, but the Recovery Is Still Uneven
New York office availability has fallen to its lowest level since 2020, but stronger leasing does not mean every building or district is recovering equally.
4 days ago3 min read


London Unemployment Reaches 6.8% as Inflation Complicates the Capital’s Outlook
London unemployment was estimated at 6.8% in the three months to July while UK inflation rose to 3.1%, tightening the outlook for households and employers.
6 days ago3 min read


New York Fed Puts Rising Corporate Markups Under the Microscope
The New York Fed will convene economists in October to examine why the gap between prices and production costs has risen—and what it means for policy.
7 days ago3 min read


Hong Kong Keeps Asia's Top Financial-Centre Ranking as Global Gap Narrows
Hong Kong remained Asia's leading financial centre and third worldwide in GFCI 40, finishing just one point behind London in a tightening global race.
Sep 213 min read


Bank of England Holds Rates as Inflation Risks Revive Talk of a Hike
The Bank of England held its benchmark rate after a 6–3 vote, but three policymakers backed an increase as energy-driven inflation risks complicated the outlook.
Sep 203 min read


Hong Kong's First Five-Year Plan Tries to Build a Broader Business Engine
Hong Kong's first five-year plan seeks to reinforce finance while expanding the city's role in technology, trade, education and regional supply chains.
Sep 183 min read
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