Jerry Costello, Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA), has voiced growing concern over the drop in U.S. soybean exports to China, a key market for the […]
Potential Economic Fallout Looms as Government Shutdown Threatens Data Flow and Jobs
Historically, federal government shutdowns in the U.S. have caused minimal disruption to economic performance and financial markets, despite generating intense political debate. However, the current situation may diverge […]
Experts Highlight Egypt’s Economic Improvement and Call for Structural Reforms
Global decline in borrowing costs has positively impacted Egypt, with debt servicing expenses falling below 4% for the first time in years, according to Omar Al-Shennity, executive partner […]
Housing and Construction Bank Wins Two Prestigious Awards from World Economic Magazine for 2025
The World Economic Magazine has announced that Hassan Ismail Ghanem, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Managing Director of Housing and Construction Bank, has been awarded the […]
September jobs report may be delayed due to potential government shutdown
The U.S. Labor Department warned on Monday that the release of key economic data, including the September employment report, could be suspended if a partial government shutdown occurs. […]
Former Wisconsin economic development leader enters gubernatorial race
Missy Hughes, who previously served as head of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation under Democratic Governor Tony Evers, has officially entered the race for Wisconsin governor. An attorney […]
Stock markets show caution amid mixed signals, but outlook remains positive
Financial markets experienced a brief pause last week, reflecting investor caution amid a complex mix of global developments. The S&P 500 recorded its weakest weekly performance in nearly […]
USDA to distribute second round of economic aid to farmers
Additional financial support is being rolled out to American farmers grappling with economic strain, including rising production costs and fluctuating market conditions. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins […]
Indiana Set to Redefine Economic Development Roles Following Legislative Directive
Indiana is preparing to restructure its economic development framework several months after a legislative mandate called for changes in how the state promotes growth and investment. The upcoming […]
UIC Generated $10.6 Billion Economic Impact for Illinois in 2023
A new analysis by labor market analytics firm Lightcast reveals that the University of Illinois Chicago contributed $10.6 billion to the state’s economy during fiscal year 2023. This […]