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Jan 27 2026BUSINESS

Guyana's Big Growth: More Than Just Oil

Guyana's economy is soaring, with a 19. 3% growth in 2025. This is the sixth straight year of double-digit growth, but the oil sector, which has been the main driver, is slowing down. In 2025, oil grew by 21%, which is less than the 57. 7% growth in 2024. But other sectors like agriculture, mining,

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Jan 25 2026BUSINESS

EU and India: A Trade Deal in the Making

In New Delhi's bustling Khan Market, Atul Mehra, a gem and jewelry trader, is hopeful. His business took a hit last year when the US slapped 50% tariffs on Indian goods. He's looking forward to a potential trade deal between the EU and India to boost his sales. Nearby, Vishnu Gupta, a garment shop o

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Jan 25 2026BUSINESS

Poland's Changing Views on the Euro: A Strong Economy Shifts Priorities

Poland's economy is booming, and this success is making the country reconsider its plans to adopt the euro. The finance minister, Andrzej Domanski, recently shared that Poland is in no rush to join the euro zone. This shift in perspective comes as Poland's economic performance has surpassed many of

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Jan 25 2026FINANCE

Unlocking Hidden Gems: A Smart Way to Grow Your Money in 2026

The stock market is expected to do well in 2026, with a predicted 12% rise for the S&P 500. This is not just a random guess; it's backed by data. The Atlanta Fed's GDPNow indicator suggests a strong 5% GDP growth in the last quarter of 2025, much higher than most economists predict. This growth is d

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Jan 16 2026ENVIRONMENT

Climate Change and Your Paycheck: What the Numbers Really Say

The idea that climate change is shrinking U. S. salaries by 12% is making the rounds, but does it hold up? Let's break it down. First, the claim comes from a study that imagines a world without man-made greenhouse gas emissions. It then estimates how much richer Americans would be in that imaginary

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Jan 16 2026BUSINESS

Solar Power Surge: Texas Leads the Clean Energy Charge

Texas is becoming a hotspot for solar panel production. In Wilmer, just outside Dallas, T1 Energy's G1_Dallas plant is buzzing with activity. Here, robots and humans work side by side to produce 20, 000 solar panels daily. This advanced facility, which opened last year, employs 1, 200 people and ope

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Jan 14 2026BUSINESS

Tourism Trends: Where Are Travelers Heading in 2025?

In 2025, the United States saw a decline in foreign visitors, with a 6% drop in tourist arrivals. This happened even though people around the world spent more on travel. Global tourism spending went up by 6. 7% compared to the previous year. Over 1. 5 billion tourists spent a whopping $11. 7 trillio

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Jan 12 2026POLITICS

Missouri's Tax System: Time for a Change?

Missouri's state income tax, introduced in 1917, is outdated. It doesn't fit today's economy or workforce. The system punishes people for earning more, working harder, or growing their businesses. It's like a penalty for success. Governor Mike Kehoe has a plan to phase out this tax. The goal is to

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Jan 08 2026BUSINESS

U. S. Trade Gap Shrinks: What's Really Going On?

The U. S. trade gap has been shrinking. In October, it hit its smallest size since 2009. This is after new trade rules were put in place. Exports went up by 2. 6%. Imports went down by 3. 2%. This means the U. S. is selling more stuff to other countries. And buying less from them. But, it's not all

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Jan 08 2026FINANCE

Housing Market: A Glimmer of Hope in 2026?

The U. S. housing market is showing signs of improvement in 2026. The economy grew by 4. 3 percent in the third quarter, with housing contributing 16. 1 percent to this growth. Direct home building made up 3. 8 percent of the GDP during this period. Home prices have been rising for years, with the

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