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Netflix launches report on economic & cultural impact of its productions
Netflix has released a report titled 'The Netflix Effect', outlining the economic, cultural and social impact of its productions over the past decade. According to the company, Netflix has invested more than $135 billion in films and series over…
Doubling Down: How Intel Navigates Economic Downturns
Intel's history shows downturns reward companies that invest in the future. Years ago, I served on Intel's marketing advisory board, which brought in industry analysts for candid feedback under strict NDA. This role let me interact with Intel's…
Trump's dangerous economic experiment
Start with budget policy. There can be no doubt that Trump inherited from Joe Biden unsustainable public finances due to the former president's public spending largesse. According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, as Trump started his…
From childhood to university, economic inequality shapes life chances worldwide
Independent studies by the agencies paint a picture of widening disparities that begin in childhood and continue into higher education, despite decades of global progress in school and university enrolment. Examining the relationship between…
Trump must mandate high school economics to stop socialism
Only 22 states require economics for high school graduation, according to the Council for Economic Education's 2026 Survey of the States — down from 28 in 2024. In all 22 of those states, economics is taught as part of social studies. Almost…
The New Female Economy Is Here, And Financial Advisors Need To Prepare
Angie O'Leary, Head of Wealth Strategies and Solutions RBC Wealth Management–U.S. The economic center of gravity is shifting, and it's happening faster than most people realize. Women across generations are converging at an unprecedented…
Uttar Pradesh's Economic Transformation: Yogi Adityanath on Rs 50 Trillion Investment & $1 Trillion Economy Goal
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath revealed that the state has attracted a staggering Rs 50 trillion in investment proposals since 2017, positioning it firmly on the path to becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2029-30, a testament to his…
Gig economy needs new payroll tools
Modern companies can hire talent from almost anywhere in the world. Paying that talent is still far harder than it should be. For decades, payroll was designed for a simpler model of work: full-time employees, fixed pay cycles, one country, one…
Trump's approval rating on economy sinks across three new polls
President Donald Trump 's approval on the U.S. economy fell sharply in multiple national polls conducted in early May, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with rising costs and economic conditions. Major national polls from CNN/SSRS…
Soaring inflation and plummeting economy test Iran's ability to withstand war and US blockade
Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz is throttling the world's energy supplies and inflicting global economic pain, but the struggles of the Islamic Republic's own economy are testing its ability to withstand the war and defy Washington's demands.
Korean economy projected to expand 2.5% in 2026 on chips: KDI
The Korean economy is projected to expand 2.5 percent in 2026, supported by strong growth in the semiconductor industry and a recovery in domestic consumption, a state-run think tank said Wednesday. The Korea Development Institute (KDI) raised its…
Tax cuts collide with inflation as voters weigh Trump's economy in the midterms
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What's Driving the K-Shaped Economy?
More than 49 percent of all consumer spending in the United States is now performed by the top 10 percent of U.S. earners—meaning that nearly half of U.S. consumption originates from around one-tenth of the population, with the rest of the…
A nation cannot be sovereign while its economy is foreign-controlled
In 1962, Uganda got its independence. The country reclaimed political power from colonial rule. However, more than 60 years later, the shadow of economic dependence still hangs heavily over the nation. Uganda remains politically independent while…
Tax cuts collide with inflation as voters weigh Trump's economy in the midterms
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Standing behind a downtown bar, Evan Duke smiled when he thought about no longer paying federal income tax on the hundreds of dollars in tips he earns on a busy night pouring beers and mixing drinks. But the 30-year-old…
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