Freeze the Rent: Zohran Mamdani’s Bold Bet on Price Controls — An Economist’s Dream or Nightmare?

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New York City has a new mayor, and his signature promise fits on a protest sign: Freeze the Rent. Zohran…

Philippines Introduces Rice Import Quota to Balance Farmer Protection and Food Security

7 months ago

The Philippines has announced that it will reopen rice imports in January 2026, allowing 300,000 tonnes of rice to enter…

McDonald’s Battles a Split Market: Value Meals, Profit Margins, and a Tale of Two Consumers

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McDonald’s latest quarterly results reveal how even one of the world’s most iconic brands is struggling to balance growth, affordability,…

Carney’s Big Bet: Canada Tackles Tariffs with Trillion-Dollar Ambition

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Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled his first federal budget — a bold plan that leans heavily on government…

Trade Truce? Trump and Xi Strike a Cautious Deal to Cool Tensions

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After months of escalating tariffs and political friction, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have signalled a…

Trump’s Beef with Beef: How Tariffs and Imports Are Shaping U.S. Meat Prices

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In the latest twist of U.S. trade policy, President Donald Trump has announced plans to quadruple beef imports from Argentina…

Alcohol Prices Surge as Trinidad and Tobago Doubles Excise Duty

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Beer lovers in Trinidad and Tobago are feeling the sting of a new government policy — a doubling of the…

China’s GDP Growth Slows as Policymakers Weigh New Stimulus

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China’s economy looks set to record its slowest growth in a year, with GDP expected to rise just 4.8% in…

Lamborghini Stays Loud: Why the Supercar Maker Isn’t Ready to Go Electric

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While most carmakers are racing toward electric vehicles (EVs), Lamborghini is pressing pause. The Italian supercar brand has confirmed it…

India Slashes Taxes to Spark Spending Surge — But Will It Work?

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India is gearing up for its biggest shopping season of the year — and the government is giving consumers a…