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Why The CLOUD Act And Geopolitics Are Forcing A Data Sovereignty Reckoning In Europe
A professional analysis by Totus Technologies For the past decade, the conversation around European data sovereignty has followed…
What will it take to get ships going through the Strait of Hormuz again?
Jennifer Parker, The University of Western Australia; UNSW Sydney Wednesday’s ceasefire announcement by President Donald Trump, linked…
3 lessons on the energy transition in an age of crisis
In early 2022, Jason Bordoff and Meghan O’Sullivan cautioned in a Foreign Affairs article titled ‘Green Upheaval’ that “talk of a…
Why hasn’t the US military used force to secure the Strait of Hormuz?
The Conversation, CC BY-SA Justin Bergman, The Conversation; Matt Garrow, The Conversation, and Mitchell Costello, The Conversation Since…
Gold is meant to be a ‘safe haven’ in uncertain times. Why is it crashing amid a war?
Rand Low, Bond University Gold has long enjoyed a reputation as a financial “safe haven” during stormy times.…
The global price tag of war in the Middle East
The US-Israeli war with Iran has generated a media economy of its own, dominated by body counts, bomb…
Oil, petrol, gasoline: a chemical engineer explains how crude turns into fuel
Image credits: anankkml/Getty Zachary Aman, The University of Western Australia As the US–Israel war on Iran escalates, so…
How the Iran war could create a ‘fertiliser shock’ – an often ignored global risk to food prices and farming
Most shipping companies have suspended journeys through the strait of Hormuz Nima Shokri, United Nations University and…
Global power struggles over the ocean’s finite resources call for creative diplomacy
Jonas Gamso, Arizona State University and Hossain Ahmed Taufiq, Arizona State University Oceans shape everyday life in powerful…
This is what the new frontier of AI-powered financial inclusion looks like
Artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI can turn vast, complex data into tailored financial insights, offering services such…
ASEAN takes major step toward landmark digital economy pact
Image: REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa Southeast Asian nations have reached a critical milestone in negotiations for the world’s first comprehensive…
New Trump tariffs: early modelling shows most economies lose – the US more than many
Getty Images Niven Winchester, Auckland University of Technology The global rollercoaster ride of United States trade tariffs has…
Trump’s global trade plans are in disarray, after a US court ruling on ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
Susan Stone, University of South Australia A United States court has blocked the so-called “Liberation Day” tariffs that…
Remembering The Great Depression – When Capitalism Had Its First Major Existential Crisis
Have you ever maxed out your credit card buying essential oils on Instagram, then realized you also need…
Why has Trump launched so many tariffs and will it cause a recession? Expert Q&A
Donald Trump has always talked about how much he likes tariffs. And on April 2 2025, he showed…
New modelling reveals full impact of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs – with the US hit hardest
We now have a clearer picture of Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs and how they will affect other…
U.S. Tech Industry Forecasts Record Sales, Tariff Threats Loom
Consumer Technology Association forecasts $537 billion sales in 2025; tariffs could cut U.S. consumer purchasing power of tech…
What Trump’s reelection means for relations between regional rivals China and Japan
Photo Veterok / Shutterstock Lewis Eves, University of Essex Donald Trump was declared the winner of the US…
How the Trump presidency might change the global economy
Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election – and his threat to impose tariffs on all imports to…
How social structure influences the way people share money
A new study shows that belonging to age-based groups, common in some global regions, influences finances and health.…
UNGA 2024: What is the UN General Assembly and what happens at the meeting?
The United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week (UNGA) takes place in New York every September. Key discussion topics…
Clean energy investment is set to double that of fossil fuels – here’s how developing nations can also benefit
Ensuring emerging countries can develop renewable energy projects is one element of the ‘just transition’. Image: REUTERS/Joachim Herrmann…
South Africa’s new pension rules: Australia, Chile and Singapore show how personal savings can grow the economy
Adrian Saville, University of Pretoria Up until now South Africans have been allowed to withdraw their entire pension…
Half of OECD Countries Earn Less Now Than Pre-Pandemic
According to a recent report, around half of OECD countries are earning less now than they had before…
Aleksandr Katsuba: Investments in Ukraine’s Economy Are Growing
Aleksandr Katsuba, a Ukrainian entrepreneur and top manager, explores the key sources of investments in Ukraine. Despite the…
The Truth About Britain’s Broken Economy
This documentary, Skint: The Truth About Britain’s Broken Economy, investigates why the UK economy seems to be failing…
Migration is a global strategic asset. We must not undermine it
The evidence is clear. The long-term trend data speaks for itself: migration is a major driver of human…
Immigrant workers save aging economies but face financial struggles in their own senior years
Immigrants support the economy of aging societies in many ways. They pay into social pension programs, which finance…
Weather risk can move markets months in advance: Stock traders pay attention to these 2 long-range climate forecasts
Months before winter arrives, traders are watching for clues in the long-range weather forecasts.Mario Tama/Getty Images Derek Lemoine,…
4 Ways AI Could Transform The Economy As We Know It
The European Central Bank – but could AI soon usurp its role?Image: Reuters/Wolfgang Rattay Artificial intelligence is catalyzing significant…
Does Blockchain Technology Hold the Key to a New Era of Automation?
The history of humankind started with the Stone Age and today reached the matters of robotics, computing systems,…
How Trade Can Power Economic Revitalization For Growth, Jobs And Nature
Trade powers productivity. Trade powers productivity. It is an engine of innovation, driving knowledge spill-over and technology upgrading.…
Why Decoupling Economic Growth From Emissions Is The Key Net-Zero Mindset Shift
Harness digital transformation to grow your business while lowering emissions. One of the biggest mental obstacles to adopting…
How Universities Can Play A Pivotal Role In Building Economic Resilience
We are all vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, supply chain disruptions, cybersecurity lapses, and armed conflict…
5 Ways Asia-Pacific Economies Can Operationalize AI To Unlock Economic Opportunity
Singapore is number one in the Asia-Pacific region when it comes to AI readiness, thanks to its conducive…
The Long And Complex History Of Israel And Palestine
The history of Israel and Palestine is a centuries-spanning narrative, richly layered with the influences of religion, geopolitics,…
Reconciling Capitalism And Sustainability
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Despite Low Financial Literacy, Many Americans Manage Their Own Retirement
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How Saudi Arabia Is Investing To Transform Its Economy
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Is China’s Economy Facing Japanification?
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. As China’s economy sputters, investors are asking…
Climate Change And The Impact On Agriculture
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Deflation In China: The Spillover Effects For Global Markets
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. What’s the impact of China’s…
Evolutions in finance: five key takeaways from Sibos 2023
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. With Sibos 2023 already at…
India And Vietnam Are Partnering With The US To Counter China − Even As Biden Claims That’s Not His Goal
United States and Chinese flags are set up before a July 8, 2023, meeting between officials of the…
India’s Smartphone Market Set To Surge
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Why Is Cybersecurity Important To ESG Frameworks?
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. On top of cybersecurity’s critical…
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), the future of money?
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)…
Resource Realism: The Geopolitics Of Critical Mineral Supply Chains
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Executive summary Introduction Competition between…
The Global Economy In 2075: Growth Slows As Asia Rises
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible The world’s fastest years of…
How Much Does A US Government Shutdown Cost The Economy?
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. As discussions in Washington over…