Rising Expectations of Fed Rate Cut Cause Dollar Volatility
The U.S. dollar experienced volatility amid rising speculation about a significant Federal Reserve rate cut in 2024. Market participants are increasingly betting that the...
Political Tensions Loom Over 2024 Paris Olympics
POLITICS
As the 2024 Summer Olympics unfold in Paris, the event is proving to be one of the most politically charged in decades. The Russian...
Fears of ‘Vibecession’ Grow Despite Strong Economic Indicators
Despite a robust economy, concerns about job security are rising as Americans experience what some call a "vibecession." Coined by Gen-Z economist Kyla Scanlon,...
Navigating the Confusion of Sustainable Packaging in a Changing Industry
The packaging industry is undergoing a major transformation driven by sustainability efforts and new regulations, but this change has sparked confusion. Experts at the...
IBM Cuts 1,000 Jobs and Closes Labs in China Amid Escalating Geopolitical Tensions
IBM is the latest Western company to scale back operations in China, cutting over 1,000 jobs and closing its China Development and Systems Labs...
Global Markets Stabilize After Recent Turbulence
Finance/Banking
Global financial markets are stabilizing after a period of significant volatility. On Tuesday, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq each rose 1.3%, breaking a three-day...
Trump and Harris Clash as 2024 Election Approaches
The latest political debate showcased sharp contrasts between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump continued to dominate the Republican conversation...
ECB Hikes Rates to Record 4% to Combat Inflation
The European Central Bank (ECB) has raised its interest rate to 4%, marking the 10th consecutive hike in its fight against persistent inflation. ECB...
Sanae Takaichi Emerges as Frontrunner in Japan Leadership Race
Japan is on the brink of making history by possibly appointing its first female prime minister ahead of the United States. Economic Security Minister...
Asia-Pacific Insurance Industry Prepares for Evolving Risk Landscape
The Asia-Pacific insurance sector is rapidly adapting to a shifting risk landscape driven by climate change and technological advancements like AI. Insurers face challenges...
EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK
Why Are Wars Legal? By International Law, Waging War Itself is a War Crime. Why do we think it is not?
By Joseph Mazur
The Geneva Convention permits states to defend themselves under the right to use force in expectancy of an armed attack by another state. That right could then validate invading under a covert...
