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Original Source: www.economist.com In the kaleidoscope of American politics, where Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders are often seen as polar opposites, a curious overlap emerges in their shared support for …
What Trump and Sanders Overlook About Credit Cards: The Rewards Trap Read More
The Big Mac index, created by The Economist in 1986, illustrates how currency values differ based on local burger prices, using purchasing-power parity (PPP) as its foundation. The GDP-adjusted version …
Delicious Economics: How the Big Mac Index Reflects Global Currency Values Read More
As Donald Trump prepares for a second term, economists face a new era of instability in forecasting due to unpredictable policies. Analysts are pivoting their strategies to account for changes …
Navigating Uncertainty: Economists Brace for a Second Trump Presidency Read More
With grocery prices soaring over 25% since Biden took office, Trump’s challenge is to address consumer frustration. Experts suggest strategies like increasing oil production, enforcing antitrust laws, and possibly imposing …
Strategies Trump Could Employ to Tackle Rising Grocery Prices Read More
Michael T. Owyang is a senior economic policy advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, specializing in Bayesian econometrics. His influential research includes diverse topics such as inflation …
Michael T. Owyang: Pioneering Economic Insights at the St. Louis Fed Read More
U.S. holiday shopping is projected to rise by 8% in 2024, bolstered by increased consumer optimism and economic confidence. Despite previous inflation struggles, buying power has improved slightly, enabling more …
Holiday Spending Trends and Consumer Sentiment: Insights from Monica Haynes Read More
Gulf markets faced declines as investors await important US economic signals. Saudi’s benchmark index dipped 0.5%, while Qatar struggled with a 1.4% loss. Conversely, Dubai’s index rose 1.1% bolstered by …
Gulf Markets Retreat as Investors Anticipate US Economic Data Read More
In November, Germany’s ZEW Economic Sentiment Index fell sharply to 7.4 from 13.1, missing the expected 12.8. The Current Situation Index also worsened to -91.4, hinting at increased economic concerns …
Germany’s ZEW Economic Sentiment Index Dips Significantly in November Read More
South Africa prepares to unveil key economic indicators, including unemployment rates and manufacturing output, pivotal for assessing economic health. Upcoming bond auctions may influence interest rates amidst a backdrop of …
South Africa’s Economic Outlook: Key Indicators on the Horizon Read More
With Donald Trump’s election resulting in broader macroeconomic uncertainties for Canada, the country shows resilience through job creation and rising housing sales. While the potential for U.S. tariffs threatens trade …
Canada’s Economic Outlook: Navigating the Storm of Trump’s Policies Read More