Op-Ed: Why We Should Probably Eat the Rich
Mark Zuckerberg has recently become the second richest person in the world, reaching a networth of $206 billion, one of the only three people to have a net worth of over $200 billion. This immense wealth...
Spotlighting Student Journalism Globally
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U.S. Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates
After their latest meeting, the US Federal reserve announced that they would be cutting interest rates down half a point; a first in 4 years. Though the 40-year highs of 7% inflation in 2022 have started...
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Typhoon Yagi and Its Economic Implications for Vietnam
Typhoon Yagi is the largest storm in Asia this year, with wind speeds exceeding 120 km/h. For these past few weeks, Typhoon Yagi has been ravaging through Southeast Asia, leaving hundreds dead or misplaced. At least...
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Oil Prices Sink During Global Economic Uncertainty
Oil prices dropped by 4% in one day on September 4th, a nine month low. Oil production had dropped from nearly 959,000 barrels per day on August 26th to around 591,000 barrels per day as of...
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Market Skepticism and What it Means for Nvidia Stocks
Nvidia is inarguably one of the most dominant companies in the world right now, making up 30% of the S&P500’s revenues from the start of this year through June, and taking up 90% of the market...
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Russo-Ukrainian War and its Effect on Both Economies
If you visit Ukraine amidst its current tragic circumstances, you may be struck by a sense of normalcy in areas away from the front lines. Many shops, schools, restaurants, and other facilities remain open and fully...
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Gold Price Hits A New Record; Bars Now Worth $1 Million
Soaring gold prices have sent the cost of a single bar to a colossal new milestone: $1 million. The price of gold is currently at record levels, with spot gold prices having eclipsed the $2,500 per...
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The Unseen Crisis of Youth Unemployment in South Africa
Apartheid was a tragic point in South Africa’s history. Although it happened over 30 years ago, remnants of that ideology can still be felt in the country’s economic and political structures. This system of institutionalized racial...
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“Black Monday” on Wall Street: Market Fluctuations or Signs of a Systemic Crisis?
On Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, Wall Street experienced a dramatic plunge, reminiscent of the infamous stock market crash on Oct. 19, 1987. Dubbed “Black Monday,” the day saw the S&P 500 fall by 3%, the Nasdaq...
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Kamala Harris’ Economic Plan and its Repercussions
Kamala Harris was recently elected to be the Democratic party’s main presidential candidate ever since Biden dropped out of the race last July. Kamala Harris’s economic plan, delivered on August 16th, will aim at creating more...
