Economy
In-depth coverage of economic shifts, trade agreements, industrial developments, local markets, and financial trends in Armenia and globally.
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Kevin O’Leary Argues Against Work-Life Balance as a Path to High-Level Success
Investor Kevin O’Leary suggests that achieving elite success requires sacrificing work-life balance in favor of an intense, singular focus on top priorities.
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Dutch Central Bank Shifts Gold Reserves to London Amid Global Tensions
The Dutch Central Bank has moved over 86 tonnes of gold from North America to London to enhance liquidity and crisis preparedness amid shifting geopolitical relations.
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Netherlands Repatriates Gold Reserves Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
De Nederlandsche Bank has moved 86 tonnes of gold to London and Zeist to improve crisis preparedness amid increasing geopolitical uncertainty.
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Norway’s $2.3 Trillion Wealth Fund Seeks Reallocation of Sovereign Debt Holdings
Norway’s $2.3 trillion wealth fund plans to slash its U.S. Treasury exposure to 21.9% to diversify risk and enhance returns amid rising global debt.
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Holiday Travel Squeezed as Crude Volatility Pushes Fuel Costs to Historic Seasonal Highs
Holiday travelers and logistics networks face unprecedented costs as regular gas hits $4.15 and diesel breaks records amid escalating Middle East tensions.
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UK Government Poised to Approve Controversial Jackdaw Gas Field
The UK government is reportedly weeks away from approving the Jackdaw gas field, balancing energy security needs against significant environmental opposition.
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Seventeen Years Stuck: Why Labor Day 2026 Highlights a Growing Divide in American Pay
As Labor Day 2026 marks 17 years of a frozen $7.25 federal minimum wage, over 12 million US workers earn under $15 an hour amid eroded purchasing power.
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NY Street Dogs Launches New York-Style Eatery in Bryan
NY Street Dogs has opened in Bryan, offering authentic Sabrett beef hot dogs and late-night dining options near the Northgate district.
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PONS Token Hits New Highs Following Binance Alpha Listing
The PONS meme coin platform saw a sharp price surge following its Binance Alpha debut, driven by record-breaking fee generation and Robinhood Chain activity.
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Walmart’s ‘Bricktember’ Sale Offers Early Discounts on New LEGO Releases
Walmart has launched its annual ‘Bricktember’ event, featuring discounts on new September releases, though shoppers are advised to verify prices against MSRP.
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Paddy Power to Close 100 Shops as Tax Pressures Hit UK Betting Industry
Flutter Entertainment will shutter up to 100 Paddy Power shops, threatening 400 jobs as rising taxes and operational costs reshape the UK high street.
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Casella Waste Systems Expands Pennsylvania Footprint with WRRT Acquisition
Vermont-based Casella Waste Systems has acquired Pennsylvania’s Waste Reduction & Recycling & Transfer Inc., aiming to bolster its regional operations.
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Indiana Governor Extends Gas Tax Suspension Through Early October
Governor Mike Braun has extended the suspension of Indiana’s gasoline excise and usage taxes through October 6 to combat high fuel costs.
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Tesla Shares Rally Toward $375 as Market Awaits Cybercab Unveiling
Tesla stock hit a recent peak above $375 as investors anticipate the Austin reveal of the Cybercab, a key test for the firm’s pivot to autonomous ride-hailing.
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Alstom Secures CAD 4.7 Billion VIA Rail Contract Amid Market Scrutiny
Alstom has won a CAD 4.7 billion contract to replace VIA Rail’s long-distance fleet, marking a significant win for its North American manufacturing footprint.