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Robin Hu points out that US policies meant to bifurcate the global economy are actually producing the opposite effect
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Robin Hu points out that US policies meant to bifurcate the global economy are actually producing the opposite effect
Scott L. Montgomery explains why the Persian Gulf has more oil and gas than anywhere else on Earth
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Scott L. Montgomery explains why the Persian Gulf has more oil and gas than anywhere else on Earth
Dambisa Moyo observes that while geopolitical turmoil drives up prices today, AI could drag them down in the coming years
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Dambisa Moyo observes that while geopolitical turmoil drives up prices today, AI could drag them down in the coming years
Bamo Nouri and Inderjeet Parmar argue the ceasefire in the Middle East conflict may have made Iran stronger
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Bamo Nouri and Inderjeet Parmar argue the ceasefire in the Middle East conflict may have made Iran stronger
Aya S. Chacar says trouble in the Strait of Hormuz threatens global food supply with grocery price hikes coming
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Aya S. Chacar says trouble in the Strait of Hormuz threatens global food supply with grocery price hikes coming
Dave Ananth says the recent student loan interest relief is not designed to bring disengaged borrowers back so that recovery can be restarted
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Dave Ananth says the recent student loan interest relief is not designed to bring disengaged borrowers back so that recovery can be restarted
Could the Middle East conflict open the door to price controls? Benjamin Selwyn looks at how they operate in Greece
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Could the Middle East conflict open the door to price controls? Benjamin Selwyn looks at how they operate in Greece
Can countries replace SWIFT? Evidence from Russia suggests not easily
Can countries replace SWIFT? Evidence from Russia suggests not easily
Could NZ’s next Christchurch Call be a push for fairer, safer AI?
This primer outlines the gold market’s size, structure, and essential characteristics, providing a foundation for understanding gold’s ongoing relevance in the global economy, financial portfolios and official reserves: World Gold Council
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This primer outlines the gold market’s size, structure, and essential characteristics, providing a foundation for understanding gold’s ongoing relevance in the global economy, financial portfolios and official reserves: World Gold Council
Keyu Jin assesses China's 15th Five-Year Plan, the first to place higher domestic consumption at the top of their agenda
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Keyu Jin assesses China's 15th Five-Year Plan, the first to place higher domestic consumption at the top of their agenda
Australia's surcharge ban will make paying simpler – but not necessarily cheaper, Vibhu Arya and Wen Helena Li say
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Australia's surcharge ban will make paying simpler – but not necessarily cheaper, Vibhu Arya and Wen Helena Li say
Mohamed El-Erian warns the US that despite it's strengths, their economy will not remain insulated from the Iran war's adverse spillovers
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Mohamed El-Erian warns the US that despite it's strengths, their economy will not remain insulated from the Iran war's adverse spillovers
Şebnem Kalemli-Özcan warns that America's current policies are turning manageable problems into full-blown macroeconomic crises
Şebnem Kalemli-Özcan warns that America's current policies are turning manageable problems into full-blown macroeconomic crises
Javier Milei’s inflation ‘miracle’ in Argentina is a warning to the world, not a blueprint, Can Cinar says
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Javier Milei’s inflation ‘miracle’ in Argentina is a warning to the world, not a blueprint, Can Cinar says
Stephen Roach laments Chinese government officials' willingness to engage in frank and open economic policy discussions
Stephen Roach laments Chinese government officials' willingness to engage in frank and open economic policy discussions
Amin Saikal argues Donald Trump underestimated Iran’s resilience and now there is only one way out of the war
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Amin Saikal argues Donald Trump underestimated Iran’s resilience and now there is only one way out of the war
Dave Ananth sees a hardening of attitude by the IRD relating to delayed payment of PAYE deductions. No longer is it a 'payment' issue - they now see it as a behavioural issue and are clamping down
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Dave Ananth sees a hardening of attitude by the IRD relating to delayed payment of PAYE deductions. No longer is it a 'payment' issue - they now see it as a behavioural issue and are clamping down
Why a second global shipping chokepoint could soon live up to its name as the ‘Gate of Tears’
Will Glovinsky says basic income’s appeal today is similar to its roots in 18th‑century England – it’s a way to compensate people for a common good taken for private gain
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Will Glovinsky says basic income’s appeal today is similar to its roots in 18th‑century England – it’s a way to compensate people for a common good taken for private gain
Michael Strain argues that the benefits of substantial gains from AI adoption would outweigh the costs in most advanced economies
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Michael Strain argues that the benefits of substantial gains from AI adoption would outweigh the costs in most advanced economies
Gold is meant to be a ‘safe haven’ in uncertain times. Why is it crashing amid a war?
Alex Yang and Angela Huyue Zhang explain why China's approach to scaling AI could determine who wins the global tech race
Alex Yang and Angela Huyue Zhang explain why China's approach to scaling AI could determine who wins the global tech race
Eswar Prasad considers the economic, financial, and societal implications of digital currencies and payment systems
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Eswar Prasad considers the economic, financial, and societal implications of digital currencies and payment systems
Desmond Lachman explains why the US is particularly poorly positioned to weather a food- and energy-price shock
Desmond Lachman explains why the US is particularly poorly positioned to weather a food- and energy-price shock