The world's 20 largest economies will grow by just 2.9% in 2030 amid headwinds from protectionism and policy uncertainty, their weakest medium-term outlook since the global financial crisis of 2009, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday.

President Trump called for unified federal AI standards, as House Republicans signal their support for blocking state rules and protections.

September, while the unemployment rate held steady near a four-year high of 4.3%, consistent with sluggish labor market conditions that economists and policymakers have blamed on low supply and demand for ​workers.

A tight labor market. Lagging productivity. Sluggish income growth. The news isn’t new, but business leaders are sounding the alarm about Minnesota’s slowing economy. They warn that the state has fallen behind much of the U.

Federal trade policy, uncertain investment in AI and sticky inflation are all wildcards in this year's outlook.

The German Council of Economic Experts on Wednesday cut its forecast for Europe's largest economy in 2026 and predicted only modest growth this year, despite Chancellor Friedrich Merz's pledge to revive the economy.

Minnesota is lagging several other states in key economic indicators, according to a report by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. The report painted a grim economic picture, with declining labor force and job growth and shrinking income growth.

Softer factory output and tourist arrivals slowed Thailand’s economy more than expected in the third quarter, with more weakness projected at the end of this year and into next.

Last year Maine's labor force grew to 705,000 workers, exceeding pre-pandemic levels, according to the Maine Economic Growth Council. It's one indicator that Maine's economy is strong, according to the council's annual Measures of Growth report, released Wednesday.