Fashion retailer Next saw its stock decline in early trading after cautioning investors about sluggish economic growth in its primary U.K. market and choosing not to raise its […]
China-U.S. Economic and Trade Talks in Madrid: Progress Proves Challenging
Recent economic and trade discussions between China and the United States, held in Madrid, have highlighted the persistent difficulties in achieving substantial breakthroughs. Despite both sides engaging in […]
Egypt Bets on Sports as a New Engine for Economic Growth, Aiming for 3% of GDP by 2030
Egypt is positioning sports as a key driver of economic expansion, with plans to contribute 3 percent of its gross domestic product by 2030. The government views the […]
Egypt’s Economic Strategy Targets 55% Public Debt Reduction by 2050
Egypt has launched an ambitious economic plan aimed at significantly reducing its public debt burden, with a long-term goal of cutting external debt by 55% by 2050. The […]
Afghan Returnees Face Harsh Realities Amid Economic and Environmental Challenges
Herat, Afghanistan – At the Islam Qala border crossing, gusty winds whip fine dust across the terrain as temperatures climb to 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), turning […]
Professor Frances Hill Discusses Tariffs and Economic Inequality in New Podcast Episode
In the second episode of Season 15 of The Explainer podcast, tax law expert Professor Frances Hill, who holds the title of Dean’s Distinguished Scholar for the Profession, […]
Key Economic Indicators and Corporate Earnings to Watch
Investors should focus on several critical developments in the upcoming week, including remarks from Federal Reserve officials such as Governor Michelle Bowman, who recently dissented from a 50-basis-point […]
France’s Fiscal Challenges and the Risk of Yield Spread Widening
France faces mounting pressure to reduce its budget deficit, currently among the highest in Europe, as financial markets have already factored in significant risk through elevated yield spreads […]
How Funders Can Enable Collective Social Innovation for Systemic Change
Collective social innovation emerges when communities, governments, markets, and financial supporters collaborate toward a common objective. Lasting transformation depends not on isolated programs but on sustained investment in […]
National Narrative Highlights Egypt’s Economic Strength
Samir Sayed Maawad discusses how the national narrative reflects Egypt’s growing economic resilience and potential. He emphasizes recent macroeconomic indicators that point to stability, including a GDP growth […]