East Africa's economy surges with 5.7% growth in 2025, led by Ethiopia and Kenya. Infrastructure investments drive development, mitigating challenges like high debt. Regional integration through AfCFTA boosts trade, signaling long-term economic ascendance.

East Africa Economic Boom Uncover Its Potential

Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic and Financial Market Economist Oren Klachkin share their insight into Q2 GDP and the Fed's decision to hold rates steady. [NFM-22911AO]

Fed holds steady despite moderating growth

Democrats Keep Losing

Join C.A.R. economists as they discuss the second quarter GDP report, their take on the latest FOMC meeting, and the progress on recent trade deals.

U.S. Economy Surprises on the Upside as the Fed Keeps Rates Unchanged (Episode 132)

Commercial Banking SVP Drew Lear talks the state of the current economy. Despite a 3.3% GDP, a softer labor market, inflation near 3%, weaker spending and tariffs still weigh on growth. The Fed stands likely to keep rates close to current levels; market effects could include cautious employers, possible hiring freezes and more consumer strain.

09/04/2025: Drew Lear - The Fed, Inflation & the Economy: What’s Next?

This is the latest in my series of podcasts explaining how economics works in the credit crunch and now virus pandemic era. This week I give my thoughts on. In addition to reducing the frequency (perhaps a three-month rolling average) should we instead focus on per-capita rather than headline and perhaps GNI instead of GDP? Would kill importation of cheap labour.   I appreciate that markets look 12-18 months ahead but how much of these rises are based on genuine optimism for the world economy in the short term or are we seeing an unsustainable bubble, in your opinion? When you say burning 3.1 GW of gas, is the the output in electricity?


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Nationwide's Chief Economist Kathy Bostjancic, Nationwide's VP of Government Relations Ben Brewster, and Financial Markets Economist Oren Klachkin discuss the government shutdown and its impact on economic growth, the labor market, and the FOMC's ability to assess inflation and employment ahead of their October meeting. [NFM-22911AO]

Shutdown Economics

Prime Minister Mark Carney's pledge to increase Canadian defence spending to two per cent of GDP could present considerable economic opportunities for Ottawa-based companies.

The multi-billion dollar commitment goes beyond reinvigorating Canada’s Armed Forces; the Prime Minister aims to use military spending to bolster industrial policy, extending into high-growth areas like AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing and R&D.

In this episode of Techopia Live, Ottawa Business Journal publisher Michael Curran speaks with Brian Kells, an associate lawyer with Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP, who specializes in business law. Kells, who served in Canada’s infantry for nearly 15 years, including time in Afghanistan, reflects on the economic potential of new defence procurement and what entrepreneurs should consider when contemplating doing business with the military.

The podcast dissects the new defence policy and identifies the specific business openings created by this massive modernization effort. This is essential viewing for Ottawa entrepreneurs and tech leaders seeking to understand how their companies can capitalize on the biggest defence tech boom in Canadian history.

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Techopia Live: What defence spending could mean for Ottawa | Episode 286

Simon takes us on an exciting exploration of how the diverse elements of the city centre are woven into a unified and purposeful programme of works.

(0:00) Introduction 
(0:54) The Role of the AUDO in the City Centre
(1:29) Simon's Role in the AUDO
(2:37) The Diverse Groups are Included in Shaping City Centre Decisions
(4:42) How the City Centre Advisory Panel Works
(6:01) The Longevity of a Diverse City Centre Advisory Panel
(7:11) The Culmination of Change in the City Centre
(10:01) How Businesses Feel about Public Spaces
(13:11) How the Voluntary City Centre Targeted Rate Funds this Work
(14:14) Ratepayers Continue to Endorse Regeneration in the City Centre
(16:17) The Dramatic Changes to the City Centre
(17:12) How the Community Feels About Ongoing Regeneration
(19:40) The Lessons We've Learned About Investment in the City Centre
(21:17) The Future and Growth of the City Centre
(24:06) How Auckland Council Delivers what the Community Wants
(26:33) How to Keep the Human Centric Nature in City Planning
(28:06) Farewell

We talk to Simon Oddie - City Centre Priority Location Director at AUDO, Auckland Council

With the latest government shutdown underway, Adam Lutostanski reports its potential downward impact on the GDP and delays of key reports, heightening uncertainty. Midwest business stays strong while cutting costs and seeing slower growth. Adam also shares how investors and businesses can stay conservative but be ready to act on opportunity.

10/09/2025: Adam Lutostanski - What a Shutdown Means for Businesses and the Economy

The California Association of REALTORS® and its new institute the Center for California Real Estate (CCRE) are dedicated to advancing real estate knowledge. The goal of the center, and by extension this Housing Matters Podcast, is to arm our 180,000 members with ideas that help them become more knowledgeable, professional, and insightful in their work as practitioners and stakeholders in the future of real estate. 

Some of Associated Bank's most well-respected financial leaders offer their analysis of current events in the financial world. You won't want to miss these conversations. From discussing local commercial real estate to assessing national and global economic trends to dissecting political implications on the banking industry – anything is fair game.

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This is my series of podcasts explaining how economics works in the credit crunch era.

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