What Does 2024 Have in Store for the UK?
With 2024 upon us, the general election campaign has begun as Rishi Sunak promised. It was his ‘working assumption’ that a vote will be called in the latter part of the year. It marks the fourteenth...
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Negotiation Practices for the South American Government: a Massive Setback
An Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report published on January this year showed that the public debt ratio in South America has increased to over-indebtedness levels. This problem that has been growing prior to the COVID-19 pandemic...
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Geopolitical Tensions Escalate: Attack on U.S. Warship Raises Concerns Over Economic Impact
An attack on an American warship and commercial vessels in the Red Sea on Sunday has sparked renewed concerns among investors about the potential escalation of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. This incident adds a...
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Economic Crisis in Germany: Lack of Funds?
German chancellor Olaf Scholz and his traffic-light coalition, consisting of the Social Democrats (SPD), Free Democrats (FDP), and Green Party, are facing a new crisis. The Federal Constitutional Court ruled that the reallocation of 60 billion...
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Highland Gold: Scotland’s Allure for Foreign Investors
While famous for its rich history and breathtaking landscapes, Scotland has also emerged as a magnet for foreign investors in the past few years, securing a record number of inward investment projects and UK market share....
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The Israel-Hamas War and Economic Consequences in the Region
Hamas’ attack on October the seventh set the region aflame, sparking various views of condemnation and support for parties in the conflict. Israel’s response to the attack has led to over 7500 civilian causalties, with over...
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United Auto Workers Strike Continues as Companies Feel the Pressure
The UAW (United Auto Workers) union strike endures following five weeks of striking and doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. Companies and businesses are already feeling the pressure from the strike, while the financial impact of...
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China’s Socio-Economic Challenges: The Rise of the Tang Ping Movement
Over the past several decades, China has seen incredible economic progress, evolving from a largely agricultural nation to the second-largest economy in the world. However, this quick progress has created its own unique set of socioeconomic...
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East Asia’s Innovative World of Work: Is the Gig Economy Living Up to Its Potential?
Over the past decade, the global labor market has witnessed a significant shift from traditional full-time employment to more flexible, on-demand work arrangements—commonly referred to as the “gig economy”. Amidst this global transformation, East Asia has...
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From China to Sweden, CBDCs are Sweeping the Banking World
The rise of the digital economy is ushering in a new era of monetary innovation, exemplified by the advent of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). With nations such as China and Sweden pioneering these initiatives, CBDCs...
