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South Africa’s Unemployment Crisis: A Ticking ‘Time Bomb’!

South Africa is facing a pressing unemployment crisis, with a staggering rate nearing 33%. This alarming figure has prompted the…

1 year ago

Billionaire Tax: The Quest for Fairness!

Billionaires around the world might need to keep a closer eye on their bank accounts. A recent report by the…

1 year ago

Fiscal Fitness Week 3 October 2023

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1 year ago

Germany’s Boardroom Evolution: More Women Rise to the Top!”

Germany is witnessing a positive shift towards gender equality in its corporate world. A recent report by the AllBright Foundation…

1 year ago

Nigeria’s Lithium Strategy: More Than Just Mining!

Nigeria is making strategic moves in the global lithium market. The country has tightened rules around mining its lithium minerals…

1 year ago

Mexico’s ‘Super Peso’: More Money Sent, But Less to Spend!

Mexico, known for its rich culture and vibrant history, has recently seen a rise in remittances from abroad, making it…

1 year ago

Rolls-Royce Restructuring: 2,500 Jobs on the Chopping Block!

Rolls-Royce, the renowned engineering giant, has unveiled plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs worldwide in a bid to create…

1 year ago

China’s Big Bet: $137 Billion Infrastructure Boost to Rev Up Economy!

China is making a bold move to bolster its economy by allocating an additional 1 trillion yuan ($137 billion) towards…

1 year ago

Game On! Microsoft Levels Up with $69 Billion Activision Acquisition!

Microsoft has successfully closed its $69 billion deal to acquire Activision Blizzard, a significant move in the gaming industry. This…

1 year ago

ExxonMobil Digs Deeper into Shale with $60 Billion Pioneer Purchase!

ExxonMobil, a giant in the oil industry, has struck a deal to acquire Pioneer Natural Resources, a major shale oil…

1 year ago

U.S. Growth Up, Euro Zone Dips, and Global Economy ‘Limps Along’!

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has updated its economic forecasts for the year with the U.S. growth projection raised by…

1 year ago

China Welcomes Colombian Beef: Brazil Braces for Market Shifts!

 China has given the green light to Colombia's beef exports, marking a significant move in the international meat trade. This…

1 year ago

Colombia-Venezuela Trade: From Tensions to Billion-Dollar Ties!

Trade relations between Colombia and Venezuela are on the rise, with projections indicating that trade could reach between $800 million…

2 years ago

Dr. Martens Laces Up With New Repair Service To Embrace Sustainability

Dr. Martens, the iconic bootmaker, is stepping up its sustainability game by launching a shoe repair service in the UK.…

2 years ago

Lego’s Green Brick Road: The Challenge of Finding Sustainable Materials!

Lego, the renowned toy manufacturer, has decided to abandon its initiative to produce bricks from recycled bottles. This decision comes…

2 years ago

China’s Capital Control Conundrum: A Bid to Boost Foreign Investment!

China is making significant moves to attract foreign investment by easing its capital controls. In a bold step, China has…

2 years ago

Swiftonomics Strikes: Taylor Swift’s Tour Boosts Hotel Bucks!

Pop sensation Taylor Swift is not only dominating the music charts but is also making a significant impact on the…

2 years ago

The Gig Economy: A New Era of Work

In the ever-evolving landscape of work, there's a buzzword that's been making waves: the "gig economy." But what exactly is…

2 years ago

Bank of England’s Interest Rate Riddle: Balancing Inflation and Growth!

The Bank of England's Governor, Andrew Bailey, recently made headlines by suggesting that interest rates are nearing their peak, although…

2 years ago

Apple’s China Wobble: When Politics Meets Tech!

Apple has hit a snag in China with recent reports suggesting that Chinese government workers have been instructed to stay…

2 years ago

Beyond the Bottom Line: Why Profit Isn’t Always the Goal

In the world of business, profit is often seen as the ultimate measure of success. But is it always? In…

2 years ago

Arm’s Muscle Flex: A $50bn Chip Play on the Nasdaq!

Arm Holdings, the UK-based chip designer, is gearing up for a significant move - they're aiming for a market value…

2 years ago

Unlocking Success: The 10 Golden Traits of Iconic Entrepreneurs

The Top 10 Personality Traits of Successful EntrepreneursSuccess in the world of entrepreneurship is not merely about having a groundbreaking…

2 years ago

Luckin Coffee sells big on their new Boozy Brew

Luckin Coffee, a prominent coffee chain in China, recently brewed up a storm with its new offering: an alcohol-infused latte…

2 years ago

U.S. Retail Sales Surprise with July Jump!

In July, the U.S. retail sales report showed a surprising increase, despite the inflationary pressures and a series of Federal…

2 years ago

Lego Builds Success Despite Industry Decline

While other toy companies are struggling with sales slumps fueled by inflation, Lego is constructing positive results one brick at…

2 years ago

Kleenex to Wipe Away Its Canadian Operations

Kleenex, a household name for facial tissues, is saying goodbye to Canada due to "unique complexities," as stated by Kimberly-Clark,…

2 years ago

China’s Strategic Surge in Semiconductor Imports

Data from Chinese customs shows that in June and July, the country imported nearly $5 billion worth of chip production…

2 years ago

Pouring Money Down the Drain: The €200M Plan to Save Wine!

Time to uncork a bottle of economic intrigue: the French government and the European Union are shelling out a whopping…

2 years ago

China’s Central Bank Cuts Reserve Ratio to Boost Economic Recovery

In a move to bolster its economic recovery, China's central bank, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), announced on Friday…

2 years ago

Swiss Voters Greenlight Global Minimum Tax and Ambitious Climate Law

Swiss voters have made a significant decision to introduce a global minimum tax on businesses and a climate law targeting…

2 years ago

Shell Ads Axed Over Misleading Clean Energy Claims

Oil and gas titan Shell has faced a ban on some of its advertisements due to misleading claims about the…

2 years ago

Solar Power Shines: Clean Energy Investments Set to Eclipse Oil in 2023

According to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), global investment in energy is expected to reach approximately…

2 years ago

Oil Prices Bounce Back as Saudi Arabia Announces Major Output Cuts

Oil prices have shot upwards following Saudi Arabia's announcement to cut oil production by a million barrels per day (bpd)…

2 years ago

China’s Export Surprise: A 7.5% Plunge in May Shakes Economic Predictions

In an unexpected economic twist, China's exports fell by 7.5% in May, a far more significant drop than the predicted…

2 years ago

Meta to Sell Giphy to Shutterstock in $262 million loss!

In a surprising turn of events, Meta Platforms has sold Giphy, a popular platform for animated images, to Shutterstock, an…

2 years ago

South Africa’s Fiscal Policy Crisis: A Cautionary Tale for Future Economists

South Africa, a country known for its rich history and diverse culture, is currently facing a crisis. The country's top…

2 years ago

Retirement Riches (for some!): Top Executives Amass Billions While Workers Struggle

The retirement savings of the United States' top executives starkly contrast the struggle of their employees, with a report revealing…

2 years ago

The UK Economy is sick: The Economic Impact of Rising Illness Rates

The UK's economy is ailing, and this isn't just a figure of speech. More Britons than ever are out of…

2 years ago

Ethiopia to break Up Ethio-telecom’s Mobile Payments Monopoly

In a move that could revolutionize the way people in Ethiopia do business, the government has granted a mobile money…

2 years ago

Argentina’s Central Bank Hikes Interest Rate to 97%!

In a bold move to combat climbing inflation, Argentina's Central Bank has escalated its key interest rate by a steep…

2 years ago

China’s Economic Recovery Boosts Sales for U.S. Companies

China's economy is recovering from a slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and this is good news for U.S. companies…

2 years ago

Genies CEO Banks on ChatGPT to Supercharge Productivity and Cut Costs

The CEO of Genies, a $1 billion avatar tools company, is investing $2,400 a month on ChatGPT Plus accounts for…

2 years ago

Germany’s Controversial Proposal to Subsidise Electricity for Industry

Germany's economy ministry has proposed to cover 80% of electricity costs for energy-intensive companies until 2030, aiming to support industries…

2 years ago

China’s Green Investment Wave Electrifies Europe’s EV Industry

China's investment in Europe has taken a "green" turn, as they increasingly fund eco-friendly ventures like electric vehicle battery production.…

2 years ago

The AI Revolution: A Double-Edged Sword for the Job Market?

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna disclosed that the company expects around 7,800 jobs to be replaced by AI within the next…

2 years ago

South Africa’s Vape Tax: A Cloudy Future for the Booming Industry

In June 2023, South Africa will impose a flat excise duty of R2.90/ml on nicotine substitutes, including vaping products. This…

2 years ago

UK Blocks Microsoft’s Gaming Power Play

In a surprising move, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has halted Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of video game…

2 years ago

Debt Ceiling Dilemma: US Economy Teeters on the Brink

The US federal debt has skyrocketed to a jaw-dropping $31.4 trillion, dangerously close to the legal borrowing limit known as…

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