During a recent visit to China, Argentina’s Foreign Minister Diana Mondino emphasized the importance of strengthening ties with the country, particularly in light of recent political developments and statements. One key issue…
Category: Economy
Surprise: US Economic Confidence Dips to Lowest Level Since 2016 Amid Inflation and Poor GDP Data
Inflation has caused a decline in Americans’ confidence in the economy. Gallup’s economic confidence rating dropped from March to April due to elevated inflation. The federal government also released underperforming Gross Domestic…
KFC Malaysia Temporarily Closes Some Outlets Amid Challenging Economic Conditions and Boycott Calls
In the midst of calls to boycott KFC over Israel’s war in Gaza, some outlets in Malaysia have temporarily closed. QSR Brands Holdings Bhd, the operator of KFC and Pizza Hut in…
Breaking News: Airbus Reaches Agreement with Union Workers at A220 Factory in Canada, Increasing Wages by 23 Percent
In a recent development, Airbus has reached an agreement with the employees at their A220 regional aircraft factory in Canada. The agreement will see a 23 percent increase in wages over the…
Economy Tops Concerns for Anne Arundel County Residents in Spring Survey
According to a survey conducted by AACC’s Center for the Study of Local Issues, the top concern among Anne Arundel County residents this spring is the economy. Out of 741 locals surveyed,…
Oil Prices on the Rollercoaster: Briefing on Fluctuations in the Oil Market Due to OPEC+ and U.S. Economic Factors
As the week began, oil prices experienced a slight increase on Friday due to the possibility of OPEC+ extending output cuts. However, this gain was short-lived as both Brent and West Texas…
Oil Prices Fluctuate amid OPEC Output Cut Possibility and U.S. Economic Uncertainty
On Friday, oil prices were slightly higher due to the possibility of OPEC+ extending output cuts. However, both benchmarks were on track for weekly losses. Brent crude futures for July increased by…
Scott Sheffield’s Antitrust Violation Lands Him on the Sidelines of Exxon Board and Advisory Services
Pioneer founder and former CEO Scott Sheffield will not be able to join Exxon’s board or provide advisory services once the oil giant finalizes its acquisition of Pioneer. The Federal Trade Commission…
Bridging the Digital Divide: Navigating Today’s Tech Policy Landscape with Corbin Barthold of TechFreedom
The upcoming episode of this week’s podcast will delve into a range of topics, including nuclear radiation, luxury handbags, rent control in Maryland, net neutrality, and the fight against malaria in Africa….
Saving Swiss Francs: The Urgent Need for Healthcare Cost Control in Switzerland
In Switzerland, the healthcare system is not incentivized to save, leading to high costs that total nearly 92 billion Swiss Francs in 2022. False incentives among key actors such as cantons, hospitals,…