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How Nonprofits Can Build Career Opportunities In The AI Economy
Maria Trochimezuk | Founder and Executive Director of IO Scholarships Foundation. A scholarship changed what I believed was possible for my own future. I came to the United States from Argentina and received a scholarship to attend UCSB. That…
How the Trump administration's crackdown on international students could affect the economy
A new proposed $70,000 fee for international students who are seeking to work in the U.S. after graduation is the latest Trump administration policy targeting scholars from abroad. 'We've never, until now, seen this deluge of policies that have…
Voters wanted Trump I's economy. They got tariff chaos
First-term midterm elections are generally disastrous for the party in the White House. The 2018 midterm elections ended with mixed returns, seeing the Republicans lose control of the House while expanding their majority in the Senate. There are a…
France's threat to the US's economic recovery
There is every prospect that France's public debt will continue to mushroom, considering that, on present policies, its budget deficit is projected to increase from 5.4% of GDP today to 6.8% of GDP by 2030. It also does not help matters that…
The 'Tequila Crisis' and Mexico's long economic hangover
Global debt crises follow a painful and familiar template. A rise in the cost of money reveals whose house is in order and who has been cutting corners. In 1994 under Alan Greenspan, and again this year under Kevin Warsh, the Federal Reserve…
South Korea expands intelligence agency's economic security role
Oct. 20 (Asia Today) -- South Korea's National Intelligence Service is expanding its activities into economic security as the country strengthens its response to industrial technology theft, foreign-backed hacking and threats to critical supply…
Burnham government 'not working for the economy', PM's former advisor warns
A former adviser to Andy Burnham has warned a key plank of the government's economic plan does “not work” as he urged ministers to protect the Treasury's “headroom” in next week's Budget. Andy Haldane, a former chief…
How the 'Walmart effect' is major warning sign for the American economy
Walmart may be the siren before an economic storm - at least that's what one financial expert believes. Economist Jim Paulsen calls his theory the “Walmart Recession Signal” (WRS). When Walmart's stock goes up and shares of luxury…
Hong Kong promotes 'Finance +' to enhance real economy: Christopher Hui
Hong Kong is taking efforts to advance 'Finance + Trade' and 'Finance + Green Development' under its first five-year plan, aiming to make finance better serve the real economy, the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui…
Bradford's new rail station predicted to bring £1bn to local economy
The Department for Transport has announced plans for a new railway station at Bradford Interchange to transform transport links across the North of England. Scheduled to open in the 2030s, the new facility will replace the 1970s structure and form…
How is the US economy really doing under President Trump?
Ben Chu Policy and analysis correspondent President Donald Trump has been boasting about the performance of the US economy ahead of the midterm congressional elections, claiming he has boosted incomes, reduced inflation and created jobs. Trump has…
Chinese official says economy resilient but recovery momentum remains weak
China's economy has withstood pressure and continues to expand steadily, but the recovery foundation and momentum are relatively weak, an economic official at the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) told a press conference on Tuesday.
China's Finance Minister calls for Asia-Pacific cooperation amid global economic challenges
Asia-Pacific economies must deepen macroeconomic policy coordination and practical cooperation to navigate mounting global economic challenges and geopolitical conflicts, Chinese Finance Minister Lan Fo'an said on Tuesday. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH…
HKEX launches Green Equity designation programme to promote green economy
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (0388) on Tuesday launched a new voluntary designation programme named HKEX Green Equity, aiming to help investors more readily identify Hong Kong-listed companies with significant green business activities. SCROLL…
Stocks are 'heading for a major fall' that will boost bonds, says Capital Economics
A downdraft in the artificial intelligence trade recently dragged stocks lower, and the selling pressure may not be over just yet, according to Capital Economics. Last week, the Nasdaq Composite saw its worst weekly performance since June, falling…
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