businessSunday, August 23, 2026
Today's business news is a mixed bag: the box office is booming with Spider-Man crossing $2.2 billion, while the UK gets a rare piece of good economic news from the Resolution Foundation. Meanwhile, the Canada-U.S. trade war continues to simmer, with Eastern Canadian premiers pushing buy-local campaigns.
The global box office had a big weekend, led by Spider-Man and a strong showing from A24's Bourdain biopic.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has now grossed $2.22 billion globally, making it the sixth highest-grossing film ever and surpassing Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The Insidious franchise also crossed $800 million worldwide with its sixth installment.
Spider-Man held the number one spot for a fourth straight weekend with $39 million, beating new releases including Insidious 6 and the Jason Statham action film Mutiny.
A24's Tony, the Anthony Bourdain biopic, earned $5 million in its expansion to 1,652 screens, bringing its total to $6.6 million. With a budget under $15 million and a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score, it's a solid specialty hit.
Two stories out of the UK today point to a cautiously optimistic economic picture, with productivity improving and the government moving to help hospitality.
The Resolution Foundation argues UK productivity is growing faster than official stats show, suggesting the economy may finally be emerging from the long shadow of the 2008 financial crisis.
The UK government has promised to make business rate valuations fairer for pubs and hotels in England and Wales, with an independent review ahead of the 2029 revaluation.
The Canada-U.S. trade dispute continues to shape business behavior, with Eastern Canadian premiers urging residents to buy local.
Eastern Canadian premiers are renewing calls for residents to buy local as the trade war with the U.S. escalates, following the breakdown of talks and Canada's matching tariff pledge.
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