Are economists to blame for economic crises?
ANGUS DEATON December 26, 2022 As 2023 approaches, it is clear that an ever-growing number of people hold democratic capitalism in disrepute, and economists along with it. But how much […]
I predicted the 2008 crash – these are the global ‘megathreats’ I can see now
Nouriel Roubini Life as we know it is under threat, as short-term-thinking politicians ignore the signs that point to a dystopian future Sat 5 Nov 2022 10.00 GMT In the […]
Why Are Home Prices Soaring?
Source: WSJ One reason is a tariff on Canadian lumber that Biden can kill. Housing prices are climbing across the country, and the cause is more than soaring demand. One overlooked culprit is a lumber shortage made worse by a U.S. tariff on imports from Canada. The U.S and Canada […]
Microsoft wins U.S. Army contract for augmented-reality headsets, worth up to $21.9 billion over 10 years
Source: CNBC By Jordan Novet, who is a CNBC technology reporter specializing in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and Microsoft and other enterprise software companies and products. KEY POINTS Microsoft will […]
With Covid relief passed, Biden prepares to stake his presidency and Democratic majorities on infrastructure
Source: CNBC PUBLISHED WED, MAR 10 20212:52 PM EST, By Thomas Franck @TOMWFRANCK KEY POINTS With President Joe Biden’s Covid stimulus package set to become law, the White House now […]
10% GDP growth? The U.S. economy is on fire, and is about to get stoked even more
Source: CNBC Economic growth in the first quarter could hit 10%, according to a Federal Reserve tracker. That comes with Congress poised to spend another $1.9 trillion to address various areas. Manufacturing is at its highest level since 2018, with prices rising and inventories choked. Employment remains the main weak […]
One Republican board member suggests he will certify Michigan votes
From CNN’s Annie Grayer One of the two Republican members of the Michigan Board of State Canvassers signaled that he will certify the election results. In his first public comments […]
26 million job losses prove a sad fact about American businesses — and American people
What is remarkable is how quickly the bonds of employer and employee are severed in the American economy, and how quickly businesses — but not their employees — get handouts […]
The IMF Officially Green-lighted the Acceptance of China’s Currency – the Yuan
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The US and South Korea got coronavirus on the same day, but only America’s economy has been destroyed. This is why
Americans need to get ready for 13 per cent unemployment — and to hear a lot about Korea during this election campaign Tim Mullaney New York 8 hours ago […]
USA: Record 6.6 Million File for Unemployment
Unemployment is surging in the U.S. as employers shed workers amid the coronavirus outbreak. By Andrew Soergel, Senior Writer, Economics April 2, 2020, at 8:54 a.m. A record 6.6 million Americans […]
Is the global dollar in jeopardy?
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UK: Work begins on rebuilding Baitul Futuh Mosque four years after fire ripped through Morden building
“This scheme – reflecting their high standard of creativity and expertise – will shape the way in which we manage the flow and space in and around this landmark […]
US: Illinois mother gives birth to triplets after having twins
US mother gives birth to triplets after having twins- one in a million occurrence JOLIET, Illinois. (WLS) – When it comes to pregnancy, Teri Nobles has had quite a run. First she gave birth to her son, Logan, who’s 10. Then three years ago she carried twins, Marcel and Victor. […]
New Jersey gets first Sikh attorney general in U.S. history
By S.P. Sullivan, ssullivan@njadvancemedia.com, NJ Advance Media for NJ.comBergen County Prosecutor Gurbir Grewal addresses the press after Governor-elect Phil Murphy nominates him for attorney general on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 in Trenton.(Jeffrey Granit) Gov. Phil Murphy‘s pick for New Jersey’s top law enforcement job got swift legislative approval Tuesday, hours after Murphy took office. […]
Kim Jong Un — smart and strategic?
Fareed Zakaria, London https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/kim-jong-un–smart-and-strategic/2017/09/14/0c28a516-9988-11e7-82e4-f1076f6d6152_story.html?utm_term=.11ca4888b4ed I am sometimes asked what world figure I most want to interview. For me, the answer is obvious: Kim Jong Un. The general impression around the globe continues to be that the North Korean leader is crazy, provocative and unpredictable, but I think that he might well be […]
USA: Priyanka Chopra is making an American series inspired by the life of Madhuri Dixit
Priyanka Chopra has been a busy bee in Hollywood! After Baywatch, the Quantico star has already started shooting two other films; A Kid like Jake and Isn’t It Romantic?. But that wasn’t enough for PC! The star decided to juggle an ABC series with it all. https://images.dawn.com/news/1178096 According to Variety, Priyanka is developing a TV series based […]
The Trump in the Road: Merkel Concerned G-20 Summit Could End in Fiasco
Ahead of the Hamburg G-20 summit, the EU trade conflict with the U.S. is threatening to escalate. Both Brussels and Washington are looking into sanctions and Chancellor Merkel is concerned that a fiasco could ensue. By SPIEGEL Staff REUTERS U.S. President Donald Trump June 30, 2017 0 Wilbur Ross is […]
Donald Trump could drop a nuclear bomb on Iran within two years
Iran is boxed in economically, militarily and politically. It has no friends left. Very few neighbours would bat an eyelid and many would quietly applaud Andrew MacLeod @AndrewMMacleod Tehran may need to abandon its own nuclear ambitions to avoid an escalation of tensions with the US Reuters Donald Trump has just signalled that […]
USA: Prayer Patrol for Kentucky streets
Kentucky Governor Will Fight Violent Crime With ‘Prayer Patrols’ June 2, 2017 by Michael Stone 19 Comments Pray the crime away? Smells like theocracy: Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin has a novel new plan to fight violent crime – “prayer patrols.” http://www.patheos.com/blogs/progressivesecularhumanist/2017/06/kentucky-governor-will-fight-violent-crime-prayer-patrols/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=BRSS&utm_campaign=Nonreligious&utm_content=367 At a press conference earlier this week Governor Bevin unveiled his plan to fight […]