Economy
In China, Albanese might find an economy as uncertain as Japan’s 30 years ago
Tim Harcourt, University of Technology Sydney - When Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits China later this year he will encounter a nation whose future is about as uncertain as it was 50 years ago when Gough Whitlam became the first Australian prime minister to...
How the Israel-Hamas war could affect the world economy and worsen global trade tensions
Daniele Bianchi, Queen Mary University of London - Global geopolitical tensions often play a pivotal role in shaping people’s perceptions of economic growth. Research shows concern about such issues can cause people and...
Airlines are frustrating travelers by changing frequent flyer program rules – here’s why they keep doing it
Jay L. Zagorsky, Boston University and H. Sami Karaca, Boston University - As the U.S. holiday travel season picks up, many people are noticing that their frequent flyer benefits aren’t going as far...
What does inflation mean
Inflation is a term that is often used in the economic and financial world, but what does it actually mean? In short, inflation is the general increase in prices for goods and services over time....
Generation Z may not need mortgages, here’s why
Geoffrey Ditta, Universidad Nebrija - Ask many Millennials – the generation currently in their late 20s to early 40s – about the possibility of home ownership and they will probably laugh in your...
China’s capitalist reforms are said to have moved 800 million out of extreme poverty – new data suggests the opposite
Dylan Sullivan, Macquarie University; Jason Hickel, Autonomous University of Barcelona, and Michail Moatsos, Maastricht University It has become an article of faith among many economists that China’s pro-market reforms of the 1980s and 1990s...
Study identifies ‘urgent need’ for wholesale reform to halt living standards decline in the UK
Despite freedom of movement of goods within the EU, there are certain rules on taking certain consumer goods from one EU country to another. Failure to comply with set allowances, which can vary from country to country, could result in the confiscation of your goods, a fine or even criminal prosecution. Travelling in the EU The good news is that if you are travelling in the EU, you can carry any meat or dairy products with you as long as they are for your own personal consumption. The same goes for cut flowers, fruit or vegetables as long as they have been grown in an EU country and are free from pests or disease. These...
What this year’s El Niño means for wheat and global food supply
David Ubilava, University of Sydney - The World Meteorological Organization has declared the onset of the first El Niño event in seven years. It...
Buying your first home? Here’s how to increase your chances of getting a mortgage
Alper Kara, Brunel University London - Applying for a mortgage for the first time can be a daunting task. But there are several ways you can increase your chances of having your application accepted. The outcome of a mortgage application largely depends on your deposit size, ability to repay and credit score. These are the factors that make you more or less risky in the eyes of the lender. As a first step, it is important that you improve your understanding of what a mortgage is and how the repayments work. But make sure you are also familiar with a mortgage calculator to see what you can afford. Mortgage calculators are tools...
How to battle boredom at work
Casher Belinda, University of Notre Dame - Though neuroscience suggests that boredom can be good for us, we all try to avoid it. Even the most exciting jobs in the world — astronaut,...
UK bonds have hit a 25-year high – here’s what that means for the economy
David McMillan, University of Stirling - It’s been more than a year since the UK economy was thrown into...
Marc Cain expands its webshop to eight new countries
Bodelshausen (ots) - The premium fashion company Marc Cain is expanding its webshop to include eight new countries. Customers in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Luxembourg, Croatia, Greece, Romania and Bulgaria can now also purchase the exclusive...
Britain can still be a bridge between the US and Europe – here’s how Starmer can prove it
Nick Whittaker, University of Sussex The US-EU relationship is at...
2024 warmest year on record in Europe
2024 warmest year on record in Europe, finds European...
G7 Condemns China’s Military Drills Near Taiwan, Urges Peaceful Dialogue
By Gael Laenethy, Staff Writer Washington, D.C. — The Group...
Sanctions Against Those Undermining Hong Kong’s Autonomy
Washington – April 2, 2025The U.S. Department of State...
Britain can still be a bridge between the US and Europe – here’s how Starmer can prove it
Nick Whittaker, University of Sussex The US-EU relationship is at its most fragile point since the build-up to the Iraq war in 2003. While President...
2024 warmest year on record in Europe
2024 warmest year on record in Europe, finds European State of the Climate report The latest European State of the Climate report illustrates clearly the impact...
G7 Condemns China’s Military Drills Near Taiwan, Urges Peaceful Dialogue
By Gael Laenethy, Staff Writer Washington, D.C. — The Group of Seven (G7) nations issued a unified rebuke of China’s recent military exercises around Taiwan,...
Sanctions Against Those Undermining Hong Kong’s Autonomy
Washington – April 2, 2025The U.S. Department of State made public new sanctions against six officials from Beijing plus Hong Kong. They pointed to...
MEPs urge the EU to ensure its own security
Provide more arms and ammunitions to Ukraine Preparatory actions must be “close to those of wartime” Simplify decision-making for defence issues MEPs welcome ReArm plan, ask for...
