Saudi Non‑Oil PMI Falls to 49.2 in March Saudi non-oil PMI fell to 49.2 in March 2026 (S&P Global/Investing.com Apr 5), below the 50 contraction mark and down from February's 52.1—raising near-term risks to domestic earnings.

Saudi Non‑Oil PMI Falls to 49.2 in March: Saudi non-oil PMI fell to 49.2 in March 2026 (S&P Global/Investing.com Apr 5), below the 50 contraction mark and down from February's 52.1—raising near-term risks to… 👈 Read full analysis #SaudiArabia #NonOilPMI #EconomicUpdate #MarketTrends #BusinessNews

Rising costs, shifting supply chains, and strategic moves by Indian companies are shaping the UK business landscape this week.
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Ringgit Set For Cautious Week Versus US Dollar Amid West Asia Conflict KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) — The foreign exchange market is expected to remain cautious next week, with the ringgit likely to oscillate around 4.00 to 4.05 against the US dollar amid ongoing uncertainties over the war in Iran, which has entered its fifth week. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said this followed the release of the United States Non-Farm Payroll Data last night, which would guide the US Federal Funds Rate toward the end of April. According to data released by the US Bureau of Labour Statistics, the US economy added 178,000 jobs […]

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Fuel tax relief: India acts as global oil risks surge Facing rising crude oil uncertainty tied to West Asia tensions, India has slashed fuel excise duties to ease pressure on consumers and oil firms, though the impact on pump prices may take time to mate...

India cuts fuel taxes as global oil risks rise

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India Slashes Fuel Taxes to Tackle Supply Fears India, one of the world’s largest crude oil importers, depends on foreign suppliers for more than 85 per cent of its oil needs, with Russia as the biggest supplier.

India lowers petrol, diesel taxes to address supply concerns

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US jobless claims rise to 210000 but remain low, signaling a stable #labormarket despite economic uncertainty and slowing hiring.

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UK economy fails to grow in January
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UK Growth Grinds to a Halt as Rising Oil Prices Bite Gross domestic product showed no growth at the start of the year after expanding by 0.1 per cent in December, the Office for National Statistics said in a statement.

📉 The UK economy saw zero growth in January, as rising oil prices weigh on businesses and consumers. ⚡💷

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Economic Update: The US Housing Crisis Today Enjoying this ad-free episode of Economic Update? Please consider supporting our work by signing up as a monthly subscriber on our website at https://www.democracyatwork.info/donate, our Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/democracyatwork, or as a paid subscriber to our Substack at https://democracyatwork.substack.com. On this week’s episode of Economic Update, Professor Wolff discusses the history of highly successful government-built and-operated housing launched in 1918, the gains won by UAW workers in the first contract at the Volkswagen factory in Chattanooga, TN, and the story of the three-year strike by the Newspaper Guild against the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, which was finally won—only for the paper's owners to shut it down. The second half features an interview with Rob Robinson about housing, affordability, and homelessness in the U.S. today. We hope you enjoy this discussion and look forward to joining you next week for another all-new episode of Economic Update. Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff is a production of Democracy at Work, Inc., and any reproduction in whole or part is strictly prohibited without written permission. We make it a point to keep the show ad-free and rely solely on viewer support to continue doing so. Every donation counts and helps us reach a larger audience with the information they need to better understand the events around the world that they won't find anywhere else. We want to thank our devoted community of supporters who help make this show and the others we produce possible each week. We kindly ask you to also support the work we do by encouraging others to subscribe to our YouTube channel and website: www.democracyatwork.info Professor Wolff's latest book, "Understanding Capitalism," is available now for purchase: https://linktr.ee/understandingcapitalism © 2026 Democracy at Work, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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US jobless claims remain steady at 213000 as layoffs stay historically low, signaling continued resilience in the American #labormarket.
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#EconomicUpdate: #Militarism and #Decline in #Europe and the U.S. #USA

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New #EconomicUpdate today at 4:30 PM ET with @profwolff.bsky.social #Militarism and Decline in Europe and the U.S. Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PV4k... @democracyatwork.bsky.social ##war #antiwar #imperialism #capitalism

Why Is Papa Johns Closing 300 Stores Across the US? Papa Johns store closures reason explained. Learn why 300 US restaurants are shutting, revenue impact, layoffs, stock decline and company restructuring plans.

Why Is Papa Johns Closing 300 Stores Across the US?
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#RichardWolff Responds: "No Level Playing Field for the U.S. Taxpayer" Dated February 25, 2026.

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#EconomicUpdate: The #JeffreyEpstein Class

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GDPNow GDPNow forecasting model provides a "nowcast" of the official estimate prior to its release by estimating GDP growth using a methodology similar to the one used by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis.

📊 The Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow estimate pegs Q4 2025 growth at 3.0% as of Feb 19, 2026 — slower than Q3 but still solid.
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Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday Amid Hawkish US Fed Cues KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) — Bursa Malaysia was lower at midday today as hawkish United States Federal Reserve (US Fed) cues and ongoing Middle East tensions weigh on market sentiment. At 12.30 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) slipped 1.96 points, or 0.11 per cent, to 1,750.15, from Thursday’s close of 1,752.11. The benchmark had opened 0.68 of-a-point higher at 1,752.79 and traded between 1,746.08 and 1,754.20 throughout the morning session. The broader market was negative with losers thumping gainers 624 to 260, while 473 counters were unchanged, 1,401 were untraded, and 24 were suspended. Market turnover […]

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Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool
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Check out last week's #EconomicUpdate with @profwolff.bsky.social and Professor Ray Madoff discussing "How the U.S. #tax System Worsens #Inequality" here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciUb...

Inflation Eases in US as Prices for Used Cars Fall Inflation eases as used car prices fall, but challenges remain. Explore the latest numbers! #InflationEases #UsedCarsFalling #EconomicUpdate.

Inflation Eases in US as Prices for Used Cars Fall

Inflation eases as used car prices fall, but challenges remain. Explore the latest numbers! #InflationEases #UsedCarsFalling #EconomicUpdate.

KSE: Ukraine’s wartime spending hits record $131bn as defence absorbs 71% of budget Ukraine's total budget expenses in 2025 reached a historic high of $131.4bn, according to the Fiscal Digest from the KSE Institute in its latest economic update.

Ukraine's total budget expenses in 2025 reached a historic high of $131.4bn, according to the Fiscal Digest from the KSE Institute in its latest economic update. Bne IntelliNews #Ukraine #WartimeSpending #DefenseBudget #FiscalPolicy #EconomicUpdate

#EconomicUpdate: #Europe Declines Faster than the #UnitedStates

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Trump says Iran wants deal, hails economy - Yes Punjab News Trump says Iran “wants to make a deal,” highlights progress on Russia-Ukraine talks, stock market gains, falling energy prices, and border security.

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#EconomicUpdate: #Venezuela: Looking Deeper

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Don't miss an all-new #EconomicUpdate out today with @profwolff.bsky.social & Geo Maher of @abolitionschool.bsky.social on events in #Venezuela at 4:30 PM EST! @democracyatwork.bsky.social Watch it then here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=if9M...