Britain’s Interest Rates Are Spiraling Into a National Obsession
On the same day that UK interest-rate expectations hit the highest since 1998, Bank of England Governor Andrew
2023-07-09 15:18
One Country’s Covid Restrictions Are Turning Into a Moneyspinner
Most countries couldn’t wait to dismantle travel curbs that were used to contain the coronavirus. Azerbaijan is gaining
2023-07-09 14:59
South Korean lawmakers berate IAEA chief over Japanese plans to release treated Fukushima wastewater
South Korean opposition lawmakers sharply criticized the head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog for its approval of Japanese plans to release treated wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant during a tense meeting in Seoul on Sunday, with protesters screaming outside the door
2023-07-09 14:49
The huge blob of seaweed headed for Florida has shrunk by 75%
Florida vacations are back on, sans stinky seaweed.
2023-07-09 14:27
Ukraine’s 39-Year-Old Arms Chief Ramps Up Production in Face of Missile Hits
Just months after he was tapped to oversee Ukraine’s arms industry, Oleksandr Kamyshin says it produced more mortar
2023-07-09 14:22
Y2K fashion has taken over. And Gen Z is loving it
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase Y2K
2023-07-09 14:21
Yellen says Washington might 'respond to unintended consequences' for China due to tech export curbs
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says Washington will listen to Chinese complaints about security-related curbs on U.S. technology exports and might “respond to unintended consequences” as she ended a visit to Beijing aimed at reviving strained relations
2023-07-09 14:15
Azovstal leaders freed in prisoner swap promise to return to the battlefield in Ukraine
Ukrainian commanders who were captured by Russia after leading the defense of Mariupol from the Azovstal steel plant have vowed to return to the battle field following a prisoner swap.
2023-07-09 13:47
Privatized Britain’s Debt Load Is Now a Major Government Problem
For decades since they were privatized, the UK’s public service providers have favored inflation-linked bonds as a cheap
2023-07-09 13:45
From poverty to power, new California Speaker seeks Democratic caucus unity but offers few details
California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas has assumed one of the most influential political offices this month
2023-07-09 13:29
Elton John farewell tour ends after years of 'pure joy'
The music superstar delights a Stockholm audience after a mammoth global farewell tour.
2023-07-09 12:57
China’s Flood of Plastic, Yellen Departs: Sunday Asia Briefing
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen completed her task in Beijing today, potentially adding a small measure of relief
2023-07-09 12:46