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3,400-Plus Billionaires Mark Economic Strength, Not Decline
Elon Musk speaks at the launch of SpaceX's IPO.(Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) Billionaires are on the increase, and we've just seen Elon Musk become the world's first trillionaire. Is this trend positive for the economic forecast or…
A Chinese Legacy: Special Economic Zones With Eurasian Characteristics
TOPSHOT - This aerial photo shows cars waiting to be loaded for export in Nanjing port. Amongst China's many exports, the Chinese model of Special Economic Zones is perhaps the most important. The 10th Trans-Caspian Policy Forum in Washington, D.C.
Calgary's rise signals a shifting centre of gravity in Canada's tech economy
Calgary is no longer a peripheral player in Canada's innovation story. Instead, it is emerging as one of the country's most dynamic and fastest-growing technology ecosystems—an evolution now confirmed by the 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem…
Editorial | Trade promotion body's role evolving with Hong Kong's economy
Few public bodies reflect Hong Kong's identity as a global business hub as much as the Trade Development Council (TDC). As it celebrates its 60th anniversary, its mission has expanded beyond promoting small and medium-sized local firms to the…
Musk Gambles, Marx Nods: Economic Abundance Is Not Fulfillment
Aside from their belief in free trade, few convictions are more universally held among economists than the idea that there will always be ample jobs for all. The standard view holds that while new technologies inevitably produce short-term…
Walmart, Gap, Target Hire Project Runway Judges In A K-Shaped Economy
Isaac Mizrahi, 'Project Runway All Stars' (Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/FilmMagic) To paraphrase Heidi Klum: one day you're a luxury designer, and the next day you're working for a mass retailer. This week, Target announced the appointment of Isaac…
Mobile lifts Africa's economic, jobs numbers
Mobile technologies and services contributed $240 billion to Africa's economy in 2025. (Image source: 123RF) Africa's mobile industry not only contributed to the continent's economy but also supported 13 million jobs in 2025. This is based on…
Silt, Anchovies, And Economic Disaster
Sometimes the greatest scientific discoveries start with the simplest things. Today, meteorologists are worried about a severe global event. It's part of an atmospheric pattern that wasn't recognized until the late 1960's. But it has had major…
Mohamed El-Erian says there are 4 Iran-war issues to be resolved before the economy gets the 'all-cear
The stock market saw a relief rally and Brent oil prices plunged after Donald Trump announced a deal with Iran. Yet, top economist Mohamed El-Erian warned that it's too early to declare 'all clear' for the global economy and markets. 'Lasting…
Measuring the economy, from the bottom up
What gets measured gets tracked in terms of economic growth; district-level GDP changes the cumulative state-level plans. K V Raju's work in the context of Uttar Pradesh is such an attempt; I have had the occasion to examine this deficit from close…
Win Big With These Dividends No Matter Where The Economy Is Heading
Never base a retirement on predicting the future; build a cash engine that performs in any economic weather. Equity REITs: Depressed valuations reflect multi-decade rate highs, offering generational entry points into structurally insulated balance…
What will the post-Iran economy look like?
The war against Iran upended the global economy and sent prices soaring. What happens now that a fragile peace has arrived? Higher prices “will likely outlast the Iran war,” said The Associated Press. Fuel and food costs will come…
Economic Growth Remains The Real Path Out Of Poverty.
Like Like Love Haha Wow Sad Angry (ThyBlackMan.com) The new “Global Justice Report” by the World Inequality Lab in France — which calls for caps on economic growth in rich countries, top income-tax rates of 90% and a World…
America's next economic frontier is 240,000 miles away
Humans have always gazed up at the moon in wonder. A generation ago, NASA astronauts did the extraordinary and touched down on its surface, planting an American flag and igniting the world's imagination for what space exploration could be. In the…
3 Well-Known Companies Getting Hit By The K-Shaped Economy
Lennar, Nike, and Dave & Buster's exemplify the struggles of consumer-facing sectors in today's K-shaped U.S. economy. LEN faces declining sales, shrinking margins, and heavy incentives, with average sale prices down 24% from peak and stock halved…
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