News: Economy — Bazar361
Latest news on Iran's economy, currency, gold and capital markets.
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A Man for the Crisis: History's Mirror for Iran's Economic Policymakers
With Iran's economy beset by inflation, deficits, and energy shortfalls, Tejarat-e-Farda draws a lesson from 1941: crises call specialists to power, but authority must accompany expertise.
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The Line Between Mere Survival and True Industrial Resilience
A new analysis draws a sharp distinction between industrial survival and genuine resilience. As geopolitical shocks multiply, economists warn that simply avoiding collapse is not a measure of resilience.
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Two Years In, Trump's Economic Promises Give Way to Rising Debt and Costs
Trump's pledges to cut prices and fix US finances remain unfulfilled two years on, with national debt, energy costs, and Iran war-driven inflation pulling in the opposite direction.
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Iran Housing Construction Costs Still Rising as Inflation Bites
Tehran housing construction costs remain elevated under inflationary pressure, with Iran's Statistics Center reporting a slowdown in input price growth during spring 2026.
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Louisiana's LNG Boom Powers Europe — at a Price
Cameron Parish, Louisiana — devastated by Hurricane Rita in 2005 — now hosts the world's largest LNG terminal. The US supplies two-thirds of Europe's gas imports, driving bills sharply higher.
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Golestan: Rich in Tourism Appeal, Poor in Infrastructure
Golestan has Hyrcanian forests, Caspian beaches, and cultural heritage, but weak infrastructure and poor marketing continue to limit its tourism market share.
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Will AI Help You Do Your Job or Replace You?
Stanford data shows a 2.7% employment drop for young workers since ChatGPT's launch, reaching 12.8% in finance and software. Soaring AI token costs are pushing companies toward usage rationing.
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A Window of Opportunity for Industrial Development
Iran's industrial sector faces sanctions, energy shortfalls, and soaring production costs that threaten a critical window for expansion.
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Tavakolian: Persistent Inflation Risk Rising, Outlook 'Worrying'
Economist Tavakolian warns that persistent high inflation risk is rising and the growth-inflation relationship has broken down. Border provinces face the country's sharpest price pressures.
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Sita Cement Unveils Data-Driven Roadmap to Transform Iran's Cement Sector
Iran's largest cement holding, Sita, unveiled a six-pillar strategic roadmap covering digital transformation, data governance, and export growth at a summit of subsidiary CEOs.
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Copper Can Drive Iran's Industrial Diplomacy
Iran's copper CEO says the sector could become a key instrument of industrial diplomacy, with Iran-China ties set to evolve from trade into joint investment and technology transfer.
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Iran Chicken Prices Stable at 380,000 Toman/kg; Expected Drop With Start of Moharram
Iran chicken prices stabilised at 380,000 Toman/kg retail, with a possible price dip expected when Moharram reduces festive demand; an earlier supply crunch from reduced Esfand hatchlings has resolved.
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US Weekly Jobless Claims Rise Marginally to 229,000 Amid Labor Market Resilience
US initial jobless claims rose 4,000 to 229,000, slightly above forecasts, but the labor market stays resilient, limiting the Fed's case for rate cuts despite geopolitical headwinds.
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Iran to List Household Solar Power on Energy Exchange Green Board
Iran's SATBA unveiled a model allowing household solar units to trade on the energy exchange green board via a collective intermediary, creating a citizen income stream and reducing fossil fuel dependence.
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Trump Says He 'Loves Inflation', Claims US Moving Oil Through Hormuz at Night
Trump called the 4.2% CPI 'great', claimed the US is secretly exporting oil through Hormuz at night with 22 ships, and predicted inflation would drop 'like a rock' once the war ends.
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Iran Manufacturing PMI Hits Record Lows of 26.2 and 37.4 Amid War-Driven Recession
Iran's manufacturing PMI hit historic lows of 26.2 and 37.4 in March–April 2026, with all sub-sectors in deep contraction as war-driven supply disruptions and cost surges hammer industry.
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US May CPI Hits 4.2%, Three-Year High, Driven by Iran War Energy Costs
US CPI rose 4.2% year-on-year in May 2026, the highest since April 2023, driven by Iran war energy costs. Core inflation edged to 2.9%, raising expectations of further Fed rate action.
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US Inflation Surges to Three-Year High of 4.2%, Driven by Iran War Energy Costs
US consumer prices rose 4.2% in May, the fastest pace in three years, driven by energy costs linked to the Iran war. Fuel prices jumped from $2.98 to $4.15 per gallon since the war began.
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Iran Urges Better Use of Bashmaq Border and Qaraveh Gold Mine
Iran's administrative affairs official urged better use of Bashmaq border and Qaraveh gold mine for regional job creation in Kurdistan, while highlighting the FOAD performance review system's progress.
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Iran Extends Car Import Registration Program for Overseas Iranians Through 1405
Iran's Trade Organization extended car import registration for overseas Iranians through 1405 under the budget law, continuing a program that has been operating since 1404.