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In a monumental move, President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs have shaken the foundations of the global economy, plunging stock markets into chaos. Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of The Economist, boldly …
Unravelling Trump’s Trade Policy Shock: Insights from The Economist Read More
Human rights organisations in Argentina convened at Buenos Aires’ iconic Plaza de Mayo to commemorate the 49th anniversary of the Military Junta’s uprising against María Estela Martínez de Perón. During …
Argentina’s Fight for Truth: Human Rights Groups Condemn Denialism Read More
In 2025, Olivier Blanchard, an esteemed PhD graduate from MIT, received the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award in Economics, Finance and Management. This accolade recognises his significant impact on …
MIT Economists Win BBVA Foundation Award for Macroeconomic Excellence Read More
In a remarkable recognition of their academic excellence, Olivier Blanchard, along with fellow economists Jordi Galí and Michael Woodford, has been awarded the 2025 BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award …
MIT Economists Blanchard, Galí, and Woodford Awarded BBVA Foundation Prize Read More
In a world where the U.S. dollar reigns supreme, the significance of exchange rates can often be overlooked. Yet, for smaller economies like Canada, Australia, and Japan, exchange rates play …
Oleg Itskhoki: Redefining Exchange Rates in a Global Economy Read More
Trade unions in Africa are eager to shift the continent’s narrative from strife and hardship to one of growth and opportunity. This ambition became clear during the 15th ITUC Africa …
Trade Unions Unite for Africa’s Economic Transformation and Social Justice Read More
In a talk in Brussels, Andrew Bailey, the Governor of the Bank of England, emphasised the vital need for global cooperation to address economic disparities that threaten to fragment international …
BoE Governor Urges Global Unity to Address Economic Disparities Read More
In a stark critique published in The New York Times, journalist Ben Casselman exposes the failures of mainstream economics, particularly highlighting concepts like free trade, open borders, and fiscal austerity …
Unveiling the Flaws of Mainstream Economics: A Call for Change Read More
At the recent 16th annual summit in Kazan, Russia, the Brics bloc extended invitations to Nigeria and eight other countries to become “partner” nations as part of its expansion strategy …
Exploring Nigeria’s Prospective Benefits from Brics Partnership Read More
Pakistan’s Stifling of Free Expression On January 17, Human Rights Watch (HRW) unveiled the harrowing details of Pakistan’s escalating assault on free speech under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s administration, which …
Human Rights Watch Decries Pakistan’s Crackdown on Free Expression Read More