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Monday, June 8

Bank employees analyst data shown on multiple screens at the Hana Bank dealing room in South Korea
EconomyYesterday

Global Markets Reel as Tech Bubble Bursts and Middle East Conflict Escalates

Global stock markets are facing significant volatility as a tech-sector sell-off collides with renewed military strikes between Israel and Iran, driving up energy costs and investor anxiety.

Sunday, June 7

Amelie with shoulder-length red hair in the foreground, facing the camera outdoors, wearing a black short-sleeved shirt and small facial piercings. Behind, a large modern concrete building with rectangular windows and tall vertical columns spans the width of the image. Several flagpoles with light-coloured flags stand near the entrance. A wide paved area leads up to the building, bordered by low greenery. The sky is bright blue with scattered white clouds.
EconomyJune 7, 2026

The Dutch Blueprint: Why Early Vocational Tracking Beats the 'College for All' Failure

The Netherlands maintains significantly lower youth unemployment rates than the UK by utilizing a structured, vocational-focused education system that mandates training and prioritizes real-world trade skills.

Friday, June 5

A World Cup football in front of a fan zone being erected for the World Cup in Kansas City.
EconomyJune 5, 2026

World Cup hiring surge masks deeper economic rot

The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May, largely driven by temporary World Cup hiring, even as persistent inflation and energy price spikes continue to squeeze American businesses and households.

Wednesday, June 3

A man cleans a Tata Harrier EV during the launch of the TATA EV charging hub in Mumbai, India, on September 9, 2025.
EconomyJune 3, 2026

India's EV Push Driven by Fuel Costs and Heavy-Handed Regulations

Rising fuel costs and impending government mandates are accelerating India's shift toward electric vehicles, though the nation faces significant hurdles in infrastructure and supply chain reliance on China.

Dominic LeBlanc mid-speech. He is wearing a suit and has black and gray short hair.
EconomyJune 3, 2026

Canada Begs for USMCA Extension as Trump Administration Demands Fair Trade

Canada has formally requested a 16-year extension of the USMCA, hoping to stabilize its struggling economy while the Trump administration maintains pressure over unfair trade barriers and retaliatory tariffs.

Saturday, May 30

Daniel Noboa delivers a speech during a military ceremony, while wearing a suit and sash
EconomyMay 30, 2026

Ecuadorian President Noboa Challenges Colombian Leftists by Backing Pro-Security Candidate

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has drawn the ire of Colombia's outgoing left-wing administration by promising to lift tariffs and cooperate on security with a conservative presidential candidate.

Monday, May 25

A black and white treated image showing skyscrapers on the left and a close-up shot of Mohammed bin Salman on the right. He is wearing traditional Saudi attire
EconomyMay 25, 2026

Saudi Arabia's 'Vision 2030' Hits Reality Check as Megaprojects Stall

Saudi Arabia is scaling back its multi-billion dollar 'Vision 2030' initiative, abandoning or downsizing several high-profile megaprojects as the Kingdom faces the harsh economic reality that its massive spending spree is unsustainable.

Friday, May 22

Split screen. Donald Trump on the left. Michelle Fleury on the right.
EconomyMay 22, 2026

Media Scrambles to Manufacture Scandal Over Routine Trump Portfolio Trades

Government filings reveal thousands of stock trades made within Donald Trump's portfolio, prompting baseless scrutiny despite clear evidence that the President has no role in the investment decisions.

Thursday, May 21

Shoppers walk through the car park after leaving a Walmart grocery store.
EconomyMay 21, 2026

Biden-Era Fuel Costs Squeeze American Families as Walmart Issues Bleak Warning

Walmart has warned that soaring fuel prices are draining household budgets and forcing Americans to cut back on spending as the economic fallout from global instability takes hold.

Monday, May 18

US President Donald Trump wearing a purple tie.
EconomyMay 18, 2026

Justice Department Launches $1.8 Billion Fund to Redress Federal Weaponization

The Department of Justice has established a $1.776 billion fund to provide restitution to individuals unfairly targeted by federal investigations, effectively ending the President's legal battle over the illicit leak of his tax returns.

A man with a red jacket and blue jeans raises his hands near a burning tyre on a street littered with stones
EconomyMay 18, 2026

Chaos in Kenya as Transport Strike Turns Violent

A coordinated transport strike in Kenya has paralyzed the nation, resulting in over 200 arrests after demonstrators blocked roads and engaged in violent clashes with law enforcement.