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The Nigerian Industrial Behemoth That Could Reshape the African Economy
Earlier in August, it was reported that Nigeria's Dangote Refinery secured a $1 billion underwriting for its upcoming stock market listing, which is set to become Africa's largest IPO. Indeed, the whole the continent has seen lots of economic…
Trump's Desire To Dominate Other Countries Undercuts US Economy
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 17: Strawberries are displayed on a shelf at a Target store on August 17, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) There are times to see past the trees and find the forest. Now is such a…
Global oil prices fall ahead of 'Economic D-Day' announcement on Iran
Aug. 24 (UPI) -- Oil prices fell slightly on Monday ahead of the unveiling by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent of the toughest set of Iran sanctions yet. The futures contract for Brent crude, the international benchmark, fell by around 1.4% to…
Barrasso: 'Tomorrow is D-Day for the economy in Iran'
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) on Sunday said tomorrow will be “D-Day” for the economy in Iran as the Trump administration and U.S. military vow to exert maximum financial and militaristic pressure on Tehran to end the…
Economic Isolation
Ratcheting up? 'U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has promised to reveal severe measures on Iran, which has endured near-continuous economic sanctions since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, when he gives a press conference at 1 p.m. EDT…
Iran's rial slump sets stage for Donald Trump's economic 'D-Day'
The rial fell to a record 2.02 million to the dollar on Monday, setting the stage for President Donald Trump's so-called 'economic D-Day'—his latest gambit to bring the months-long conflict with Iran to a conclusion. Trump has said his two…
Iran's Currency Plunge Continues Ahead of 'Crushing' US Economic Measures
Iran's currency dropped to a record low against the dollar ahead of new US measures designed to throttle its economy. Details of the Trump administration's “crushing economic operation” will be announced later today in Washington. The…
Live updates: Trump administration ramps up Iran pressure as 'economic D-Day' arrives
The Trump administration is ramping up its pressure campaign against Iran on Monday, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent set to unveil new sanctions in what has been dubbed an “economic D-Day.” The operation is aimed at crippling…
Trump's 'economic D-Day' on Iran puts China in the crosshairs
President Trump's announcement of a major economic warfare campaign against Iran also has the effect of putting China in the crosshairs, the Islamic republic's largest trading partner and primary purchaser of its oil exports. Trump's threats to go…
China Puts Brave Face on Weak Growth in Rare Defense of Economy
China has sought to frame its uneven economic performance in 2026 as a story of resilience and technological innovation, signaling Beijing is unfazed by a deepening slowdown as it lays the groundwork for development into the future. An unusual…
China boosts coal's economic value 700% after turning it to liquids: report
The world's largest coal-to-liquids plant is turning coal into oil products that can power rockets and serve as machine lubricants while boosting its value sevenfold, according to a Chinese newspaper. The production line, built by China Energy…
Trump opens 'economic D-Day' offensive against Iran as war nears six-month mark
President Donald Trump is seeking to increase the financial pressure on Iran with new secondary sanctions on nations and foreign actors propping up the regime's economy as the war between the United States and Tehran nears the six-month mark.
Attention economy: Battle in the age of AI
Attention is priceless. In a distracted world, focus is the most limited resource, the new currency for success. In the digital age, platforms compete for moments of focus, not just for market share or profitability. With the rise of artificial…
What are Iran's options to escalate further in face of US economic threats?
U.S. threats to impose 'the toughest sanctions in history' to force Iran to buckle to its demands after nearly six months of war have raised the prospect of a new round of escalation in the Gulf. How could Iran respond to the economic pressure? Can…
August 2026 Indiana Economic Update
Major updates in the education, healthcare, and consumer affairs sectors are impacting the Indiana economy. Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan says the company spends more than $250 million annually covering weight-loss and other medications such…
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