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EconomyMagazineRigged economy leaves millions behindIFM CorrespondentDecember 15, 2025March 12, 2026 by IFM CorrespondentDecember 15, 2025March 12, 2026 The average annual cost of the 2025 tariffs for a household in the bottom income decile is approximately $900... Read more
EconomyMagazineBangladesh’s economy: Surviving the aftershockIFM CorrespondentOctober 30, 2025October 31, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentOctober 30, 2025October 31, 2025 As interim leader, Muhammad Yunus set an ambitious agenda to stabilise Bangladesh’s democracy and economy... Read more
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EconomyMagazineThe return of Trump: Economy faces new testsIFM CorrespondentApril 23, 2025June 4, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentApril 23, 2025June 4, 2025 Donald Trump has promised tax cuts, which may offset some risk and spur growth, especially if coupled with productivity-enhancing investments... Read more
EconomyMagazineConsumers will bear the burden of new tariffs: Professor Jason ReedIFM CorrespondentFebruary 25, 2025May 12, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentFebruary 25, 2025May 12, 2025 With new tariffs thrown into the mix, consumers are likely bracing for the worst... Read more
EconomyMagazineIs Victoria struggling with unemployment?IFM CorrespondentJanuary 13, 2025January 14, 2025 by IFM CorrespondentJanuary 13, 2025January 14, 2025 Victoria's unemployment rate is high when compared to the rest of Australia and is on the rise.... Read more
EconomyMagazineRecession signs: Are they just false alarms?IFM CorrespondentDecember 9, 2024December 17, 2024 by IFM CorrespondentDecember 9, 2024December 17, 2024 The Federal Reserve has historically lowered the Fed funds rate to near zero to inject easy money into the economy during recessions... Read more