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Regional Economies: Stock markets slump amid Iran war as gas prices jump 30% to three-year high
Source: Regional Economies Author: Julia Kollewe and Graeme Wearden in London and Lauren Aratani in New York Date published: 2026-03-03 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The war in the Middle East has plunged financial markets into turmoil...
Regional Economies: Iran War Poses New Risk to US Economic Resilience
Source: Regional Economies Author: unknown Date published: 2026-03-03 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] A U.S. economy that has weathered a year of trade, immigration and other shocks now faces a new test likely to ratchet up uncertainty...
Cities & Communities | Brookings: The local implications of data centers for rural communities in the US
Source: Cities & Communities | Brookings Author: unknown Date published: 2026-03-02 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Executive summary Market and geopolitical forces are accelerating the race to develop artificial intelligence (AI), and the...
wri.org news and views: How Can We Unlock Climate Progress in Difficult Times? Leading Experts Weigh In
Source: wri.org news and views Author: margaret.overholt@wri.org Date published: 2026-03-02 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] How Can We Unlock Climate Progress in Difficult Times? Leading Experts Weigh In margaret.overh… Mon, 03/02/2026 -...
Regional Economies: Global Economy Faces New Strain From Iran Conflict
Source: Regional Economies Author: Malcolm Scott Date published: 2026-03-02 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] A person watches March 1 as plumes of smoke rise over the Tehran, Iran, skyline. (Majid Saeedi/Getty Images) March 2, 2026 10:20 AM,...
Local Economies (UK): Local authorities sitting on £9bn in developer contributions
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: The Construction Index Date published: 2026-03-02 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Research by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) estimates that local authorities in England and Wales are now sitting on...
Combined Authorities (England): ‘A supersized planning authority but still no agreed vision for Greater Cambridge’
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: newsdesk@iliffemedia.co.uk (Newsdesk Cambridge) Date published: 2026-03-01 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Opinion | Edward LeighThe government’s plan to create a Greater Cambridge Development...
City Economies: ‘Investment in mass rapid transit essential in making a city more liveable’
Source: City Economies Author: unknown Date published: 2026-02-28 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] On his third trade mission to India recently, Andrew Barr, Minister for Tourism and Trade, Australia, and Chief Minister, Australian Capital...
International Economic Development Council: Economic Developer Role Shifting from Deal-Making to Systems Stewardship
Source: International Economic Development Council Author: unknown Date published: 2026-02-26 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] You're in a meeting about childcare. Not business attraction, not incentives, not site selection. Childcare. Three...