New York City has a new mayor, and his signature promise fits on a protest sign: Freeze the Rent. Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist and former state assembly member from Queens, swept into office by […]
It’s a dramatic move—but one the U.K. government believes is essential for national economic security. In an extraordinary step, the government has taken control of British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant under emergency legislation to prevent its […]
A new chapter in the U.S.-China trade war is unfolding—and it’s one that economists fear could bring widespread economic pain. President Trump has announced tariffs of at least 104% on Chinese goods, the most severe […]
Greenland might not seem like a typical focus for the United States, yet it became a surprising headline when former President Donald Trump floated the idea of purchasing the vast Arctic territory. While the suggestion […]
BRICS, the bloc of major developing economies, has welcomed Nigeria as its newest partner country. Originally formed in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China—later joined by South Africa in 2010—BRICS was established as a […]
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are shaking up Washington with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), their ambitious plan to carve out $2 trillion in federal waste. DOGE isn’t a cabinet-level agency, but it promises […]
Premier League football clubs have become multi-million-pound businesses, generating revenue from various streams beyond matchday ticket sales. In the 2022-2023 fiscal year, Brighton & Hove Albion, a mid-tier club, set a club record by posting […]
Governments worldwide could raise over $2 trillion by adopting Spain’s wealth tax model, according to the Tax Justice Network. This additional revenue could play a crucial role in funding climate transition initiatives. The concept of […]
Apple’s latest advertising campaign, intended to highlight the creative potential compacted into its new iPad, has inadvertently ignited a storm of controversy. The ad visually represents creativity being compressed by destroying various objects, including musical […]
In a significant policy shift, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) has ended its eight-year experiment with negative interest rates, initiating its first rate hike in 17 years. This move adjusts the short-term policy rate from […]
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought its environmental footprint into sharp focus. Data centers, the powerhouses behind AI’s capabilities, are consuming natural resources at an alarming rate. Estimates show that by 2026, […]
In a recent move that’s caught the eyes of many, China has placed Shein, the global online retail giant, under the microscope as it prepares for an Initial Public Offering (IPO). This scrutiny isn’t just […]
Before diving into the remarkable performance of hedge funds in 2023, it’s essential to understand what a hedge fund is. A hedge fund is a type of investment fund that pools capital from accredited individuals […]
What is a Social Enterprise? In a world dominated by profits and financial charts, imagine a business model that cares not just about the bottom line, but also about making a positive impact. That’s the […]
Definition of Inflation and Deflation Inflation often conjures images of rising prices, crowded shopping malls, and the palpable anxiety of our money’s diminishing purchasing power. At its core, inflation is when the general level of […]
Billionaires around the world might need to keep a closer eye on their bank accounts. A recent report by the EU Tax Observatory suggests that some of the world’s wealthiest individuals are paying little to […]
Germany is witnessing a positive shift towards gender equality in its corporate world. A recent report by the AllBright Foundation highlighted that there has been an increase in the number of women joining executive boards […]
Lego, the renowned toy manufacturer, has decided to abandon its initiative to produce bricks from recycled bottles. This decision comes as a setback to the company’s ambitious goal to reduce carbon emissions. In 2021, Lego […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of work, there’s a buzzword that’s been making waves: the “gig economy.” But what exactly is it, and why should high school students care? Let’s dive in. The gig economy is […]
In the world of business, profit is often seen as the ultimate measure of success. But is it always? In fact, many businesses and entrepreneurs have objectives that stretch far beyond just making money. Let’s […]
The Top 10 Personality Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs Success in the world of entrepreneurship is not merely about having a groundbreaking idea or a vast capital investment. It’s about the spirit, the drive, and the […]
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna disclosed that the company expects around 7,800 jobs to be replaced by AI within the next five years. This change could affect nearly one-third of IBM’s non-customer-facing roles, which currently involve […]
In a world-first initiative, one million smokers in England will be encouraged to trade cigarettes for vapes in the innovative ‘swap to stop’ program. The aim is to boost public health and slash smoking rates […]
Juul Labs Inc, the e-cigarette giant, is coughing up $462 million to settle allegations by six US states, including New York and California, that it illegally hooked teens on its addictive products. Like bees to […]
Utah has just passed some sweeping legislation aimed at protecting children and teens from the negative effects of social media. It’s a really ambitious attempt to tackle some of the issues around addiction, mental health […]
You may have heard in the news this week that the Silicon Valley Bank in the US, a bank which specialised in working with innovators and entrepreneurs, has collapsed. Or in other words, failed. But […]
In 2021, the Biden Administration announced the roll out of the Affordable Connectivity Program – low cost and high-speed internet for those who couldn’t afford their own connection or have difficulty setting it up. The […]
Milk and sugar in your coffee? Pretty normal… How about some olive oil? Not so much! Well that is exactly what Starbucks are offering in their latest line of beverages! The coffee giant, with over […]
Elon Musk has officially become the owner of Twitter, or Chief Twit as he likes to call himself, after completing a $44 billion buyout. The world’s richest man began his interest in Twitter earlier in […]
Yvon Chouinard, the billionaire founder of the outdoor clothing brand Patagonia has announced his intention to give away ownership of his company to a trust and non-profit organisation. The new ownership structure will ensure that […]
A new drug to treat Alzheimer’s has just been approved in the US but there is one big catch… it is really expensive! Priced at $56,000 for a year of treatment, the producer Biogen are […]
The US state of Ohio has recently announced an innovative scheme to encourage more people to take the Covid-19 vaccine. From May 26th, all Ohioans over the age of 18 who have received the first […]
Fortnite, one of the most popular mobile games worldwide in the last few years, has been locked in an intense battle with Google and Apple since August 2020. The creators of the popular open world […]
Tata consumer products, a subsidiary of the Tata Group, one of India’s largest and most successful conglomerates, is in talks with Coffee Day to acquire the firms vending machine business. The move would bring another […]
The UK chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has just announced the government’s latest scheme to save people’s jobs from the ongoing Coronavirus crisis. With the job retention scheme set to end at the end of October, both employers and […]
According to research from Oxford Economics in 2019, up to 20 million manufacturing jobs could be replaced by robots by 2030. If we then add in those jobs from other sectors which could be easily automated, […]
According to the latest research on the economic impact of Covid-19, the OECD has announced that the South Korean economy is likely to “only” shrink by -0.8% this year. Whilst all negative GDP growth is […]
In a move which could transform the nature of the food delivery industry, Jitse Groen, the CEO of Just Eat Takeaway, has recently announced that he would like to shift the firm’s employment model away […]
As economies around the world continue to be shattered by the economic consequences of Covid-19, millions of business have found themselves running out of cash. Stemming from huge declines in demand for almost every good […]
The inflation rate in Canada entered negative territory in April, as year-on-year inflation was measured at -0.2%. This essentially means that the average price level in Canada was 0.2% less in April this year, than […]
Australia’s barley producers are about to feel the full force of Chinese protectionism after the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Monday that an 80.5% tariff would be imposed on barley exports from Australia. The […]
The housing market in the US has had a strong rebound since the financial crisis of 2008. After house prices plummeted just over 10 years ago, the last decade has seen a strong and steady […]
In the last three months, governments around the world have been spending huge sums of money on packages to reduce the economic devastation being caused by Covid-19. So far, the global response has amounted to […]
Netflix and chill? Yes please, but not with a Coca-Cola. Recent announcements from these two corporate giants have given us an interesting insight into consumer trends and how staying at home is affecting demand differently […]
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus in January this year, there have been numerous economic events which have been simply unprecedented in their nature. The latest of these, in the wacky world of Covid-19, is […]
The economic impact of the coronavirus is unprecedented and far-reaching. People all over the world have been affected in some way, and it is likely that our lives will never be the same again. One […]
According to the IMF, the world economy is predicted to experience negative economic growth of -3% this year. This projection comes after the IMF released their latest world economic outlook report a survey which is usually […]
For a student of economics, one of the first concepts we learn about is the different types of goods. That is a normal good, a luxury good, and an inferior good. By normal, we don’t […]
Since the deadly outbreak of Covid-19, there have been cases all over the world of panic-stricken consumers rushing to supermarkets and filling their trolleys with everything they can get their hands on. We’ve mainly heard […]
As the spread of the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc, stock markets around the world have continued their freefall. The Dow Jones, one of the world’s most trusted indices and a strong indicator of global […]
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