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Hacker News 15h ago

US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran war

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c202pgxx89lo

#HackerNews #USInflation #EnergyCosts #IranWar #EconomicImpact #InflationSurge

US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran war

The key measure of US inflation rises its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.

Rich Stein (he/him)16h ago

Unfortunately economic impact from sporting events is often vastly overrated. The current climate in the US — hostility toward foreigners — now coupled with soaring fuel prices and airfares, is not helping in this case.

"Dreams of a World Cup Bonanza Turn Dark on Empty Hotel Rooms, High Transit Costs"
https://www.thecity.nyc/2026/05/12/world-cup-nyc-empty-hotel-rooms/
h/t @bruno_j_navarro
https://mastodon.social/@bruno_j_navarro/116561617884982000
#FIFA #WorldCup #EconomicImpact

Dreams of a World Cup Bonanza Turn Dark on Empty Hotel Rooms, High Transit Costs

FIFA predicted the New York area would take in $3 billion from the World Cup. But some official estimates say the city could lose money on the world’s biggest sporting event.

THE CITY - NYC News

the spend 1d ago

ICYMI: The K-shaped economy is here to stay - and a war just made it worse https://thespend.net/the-k-shaped-economy-is-here-to-stay-and-a-war-just-made-it-worse/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KShapedEconomy #EconomicImpact #MiddleEastWar #EconomicInequality #GlobalEconomy

The K-shaped economy is here to stay - and a war just made it worse

War in the Middle East is doing what economists feared most: turning an already split economy into something permanent. Here is how the math works.

the spend

Global News Guelph 1d ago

Blind side: Why World Cup economic impact on Vancouver, Toronto may never be known
Vancouver Foodie Tours is hoping to dine out on an influx of visitors for the FIFA World Cup, when soccer fans begin converging on the city next month.
#Canada #Economy #Sports #FIFAWorldCup
https://globalnews.ca/news/11843241/vancouver-toronto-world-cup-impact/

Global News BC 1d ago

Blind side: Why World Cup economic impact on Vancouver, Toronto may never be known
Vancouver Foodie Tours is hoping to dine out on an influx of visitors for the FIFA World Cup, when soccer fans begin converging on the city next month.
#Canada #Economy #Sports #FIFAWorldCup
https://globalnews.ca/news/11843241/vancouver-toronto-world-cup-impact/

Global News Toronto 1d ago

Blind side: Why World Cup economic impact on Vancouver, Toronto may never be known
Vancouver Foodie Tours is hoping to dine out on an influx of visitors for the FIFA World Cup, when soccer fans begin converging on the city next month.
#Canada #Economy #Sports #FIFAWorldCup
https://globalnews.ca/news/11843241/vancouver-toronto-world-cup-impact/

Global News National 1d ago

Blind side: Why World Cup economic impact on Vancouver, Toronto may never be known
Vancouver Foodie Tours is hoping to dine out on an influx of visitors for the FIFA World Cup, when soccer fans begin converging on the city next month.
#Canada #Economy #Sports #FIFAWorldCup
https://globalnews.ca/news/11843241/vancouver-toronto-world-cup-impact/

Global News Okanagan 1d ago

Blind side: Why World Cup economic impact on Vancouver, Toronto may never be known
Vancouver Foodie Tours is hoping to dine out on an influx of visitors for the FIFA World Cup, when soccer fans begin converging on the city next month.
#Canada #Economy #Sports #FIFAWorldCup
https://globalnews.ca/news/11843241/vancouver-toronto-world-cup-impact/

Global News Peterborough 1d ago

Blind side: Why World Cup economic impact on Vancouver, Toronto may never be known
Vancouver Foodie Tours is hoping to dine out on an influx of visitors for the FIFA World Cup, when soccer fans begin converging on the city next month.
#Canada #Economy #Sports #FIFAWorldCup
https://globalnews.ca/news/11843241/vancouver-toronto-world-cup-impact/

Global News 1d ago

Blind side: Why World Cup economic impact on Vancouver, Toronto may never be known
Vancouver Foodie Tours is hoping to dine out on an influx of visitors for the FIFA World Cup, when soccer fans begin converging on the city next month.
#Canada #Economy #Sports #FIFAWorldCup
https://globalnews.ca/news/11843241/vancouver-toronto-world-cup-impact/