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The High School Finance Mandate: Why 2025 Is the Year of the Curriculum Shift
More than half of U.S. states are now requiring personal finance classes for high schoolers. Here is why this shift is happening and what it means for the next generation.
The BIS Warns AI Exuberance Risks a Multi-Year Investment Bust
The Bank for International Settlements warns that the AI boom mirrors past bubbles. A failure to deliver real productivity gains could trigger a multi-year bust.
Why the Future of AI Isn't a Chatbot — It’s a Pair of Hands
The AI boom is moving from the screen to the factory floor. Here is why the next trillion-dollar opportunity is in physical robots, not chatbots.
Australia’s Housing Slump Wipes $128 Billion Off Top Two Markets
Sydney and Melbourne have shed $128 billion in property value as high interest rates bite. The correction is now hitting premium markets, signaling a major shift.
Markets Are Ignoring Policy Shocks. Here Is Why That Should Worry You
Markets are shrugging off major policy shifts, creating a dangerous disconnect between price and reality. History suggests this apathy is a warning sign of a coming correction.
China’s Crude Imports Are Shrinking. The Global Oil Market Is Next.
China's crude oil imports are set to hit their lowest levels in years this June. The decline signals a structural shift in energy demand that could force a drop in global oil prices.
Ebola Outbreak Tests the Limits of Trump’s 'America First' Health Policy
A new Ebola outbreak is putting the Trump administration's 'America First' health strategy to the test. The policy's focus on domestic security is clashing with the need for global coordination.
Bank of Canada Rejects Recession Label as Growth Stalls
The Bank of Canada is rejecting recession labels despite a six-quarter decline in per-capita GDP. Policymakers are betting on a soft landing, but the December 11 rate decision will be a critical test of that strategy.
Michelle Bowman’s Quiet Overhaul of the Fed’s Supervision Arm
Fed Governor Michelle Bowman is finalizing a major shift in how the central bank oversees the nation's largest lenders. The move decentralizes power, marking a significant departure from post-2008 regulatory norms.
SpaceX Bond Sale Signals 'Bubble Territory', Warns Allianz CIO
Allianz CIO Mohamed El-Erian says the recent SpaceX bond sale is a sign of market excess. Here is why he thinks we are in bubble territory.
The Screwworm Threat: Why US Livestock Is at a Critical Juncture
The New World screwworm is a lethal parasite that could devastate the U.S. cattle industry if it crosses the border. Here is what producers need to watch as the next migration season approaches.
Iraq Backtracks on OPEC Exit Threat as Oil Strategy Shifts
Iraq has walked back its threat to exit OPEC after a brief standoff over production quotas. The move stabilizes the cartel for now, but the underlying conflict over output limits remains unresolved.