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A recent Michigan survey indicates that Vice President Kamala Harris is favored over former President Donald Trump on economic issues, highlighting a broader shift towards Democratic economic policies. The survey results, along with analysis from Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman, suggest a growing preference for Harris’s economic approach. This trend coincides with broader polling trends and has implications for both the political landscape and the potential economic policies of a Harris administration.

Despite stringent Western sanctions imposed on Russia following the invasion of Ukraine, Russia’s economy is surprisingly resilient. This resilience is attributed to a booming trade through third countries like Kazakhstan, Armenia, and Turkey, raising concerns about the effectiveness of sanctions and leading to a debate on the balance between supporting Ukraine and maintaining trade with strategic partners.

Despite a challenging first quarter, major hospitality companies in India remain optimistic about future growth. While revenue growth was lower than the previous year, factors like fewer weddings and election timing contributed to the slowdown. However, stock performance indicates a positive outlook, with companies like IHCL and Lemon Tree Hotels demonstrating resilience.

Vice President Kamala Harris’s economic plan is facing criticism as inflation continues to rise. Critics point to her tie-breaking votes on the American Rescue Plan and Inflation Reduction Act as contributing factors to the surge in prices. The cost of rent, baby food, frozen vegetables, and other essential items have increased significantly since these bills passed, while the cost of new mortgages has climbed by over 36%. The Biden-Harris administration argues that these bills were necessary to address the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic fallout, and blame former President Donald Trump for the initial economic downturn.

Prominent investor Kyle Bass argues that the U.S. possesses significant leverage over China’s economy due to its control of global USD transactions. He believes that the U.S. could cripple China’s economy by sanctioning its state-owned enterprises and banks, highlighting the potential economic consequences of the ongoing Taiwan tensions.

Ross Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management, argues that outdated federal laws are crippling the cannabis industry and costing the U.S. economy valuable economic benefits. He criticizes the federal government’s restrictive tax code and lack of access to traditional financial services, hindering the industry’s growth potential. While rescheduling cannabis could alleviate some financial pressures, Gerber stresses the need for industry leaders to prepare for future regulatory changes and advocate for comprehensive federal reform.

US stocks declined on Thursday as traders digested economic data pointing towards a potential economic slowdown. Rising unemployment claims, slowing business activity, and a weakening dollar fueled expectations of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.43%, the S&P 500 by 0.89%, and the Nasdaq Composite by 1.67%. Asian markets showed mixed performance on Friday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 rising, while Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 declined. European markets were trading higher in early Friday morning trade.

Traders are expecting Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to signal a potential interest rate cut at his speech at the Jackson Hole symposium. Stock futures are trending higher, and analysts predict a neutral tone from Powell, although a dovish stance remains uncertain. Market resilience and recent economic data are fueling optimism for a rate cut, with analysts emphasizing the positive impact on various sectors, especially technology and small-cap stocks. Meanwhile, the market awaits key economic releases, including new home sales data.

Despite the ongoing civil war and a struggling economy, a significant portion of Myanmar’s skilled workforce is choosing to stay in the country, even when presented with lucrative job offers abroad. A World Bank survey reveals that financial gain might not be the only factor driving migration, suggesting a deeper sense of commitment and patriotism among Myanmar’s workforce.

Federal Reserve officials, including Boston Fed President Susan Collins and Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker, have hinted at a potential shift towards lowering interest rates as early as September. This comes ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s highly anticipated speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium. Both officials cited cooling inflation and a stabilizing labor market as reasons for considering rate cuts, suggesting a gradual approach to returning rates to a more neutral level.