Venezuela dollarizing would be the biggest currency switch since the advent of the euro, Hanke says
Steve Hanke earned the moniker “Money Doctor” after advising governments across the globe on how to use currencies…
Labour promises a surplus but says it won’t cut to get there
A capital gains tax, not spending cuts, is a key part of how Labour says it would get…
Debt has become the main character on Wall Street as markets decide it’s now gotten out of control
The enormous mountain of debt hanging over the economy has overshadowed the AI boom as the center of…
Tariffs raised prices you paid. But most businesses won’t be passing tariffs refunds back to you
Tariff refunds were a windfall for US businesses in their most recent quarter. But for American consumers, not…
The Japanese government is ending its Cool Japan Fund program
Cool Japan’s mission has been accomplished, but not because of Cool Japan. Back in 2013, the Japanese government’s…
With GDP per capita up, Taiwan needs balanced income distribution: Economist
Taipei, Aug. 22 (CNA) With Taiwan’s gross domestic product (GDP) per capita forecast to approach US$50,000 in 2027…
Canada Says Retaliatory Tariffs Start Next Month—After Failed Trade Negotiations With U.S.
Topline Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said retaliatory tariffs against the United States will start the Tuesday after…
‘American Distillers Have Been Unfairly Targeted’: US Spirits Industry Blames Canada’s Booze Ban for Trump’s 50% Tariff
In the wake of the news of the trade talks between the U.S. and Canada falling apart, Chris…
United Kingdom: Resilient growth outlook – Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank Research, led by Sanjay Raja and Maui Brennan, highlights the United Kingdom (UK) economy’s surprising resilience…
Eurozone PMIs outperform expectations as greater defence spending in Germany feeds through
August’s Eurozone PMI data slightly outperformed modest expectations. What particularly stands out is the contrast between the manufacturing…
The world could face the biggest credit crunch in history – thanks to Donald Trump
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“One Job Is Not Enough”… U.S. Gen Z Seeks Income Through Side Hustles and Startups
Securing 2–3 Sources of Income Instead of a Single Job Traditional Success Metrics Shaken by Job Insecurity AI…