On Monday, Chinese stocks had their worst day in a month, as recent monetary-easing measures failed to alleviate investor concerns about protests against strict COVID-19 curbs in the world’s second-largest economy, while the yuan fell against the dollar. The United… Read More ›
Economy & Finance
Gains Of 2022 Erased By Global Oil Prices Due To Demand Concerns Emanating From Protests In China
On Monday, oil prices fell to near year lows as street protests against strict COVID-19 curbs in China, the world’s largest crude importer, fueled concerns about the outlook for fuel demand. Brent crude fell $2.66, or 3.1%, to $80.97 per… Read More ›
Experts Believe While Omicron Boosters Are Unlikely To Be Effective Against Mild Covid Illness, They Will Likely Prevent Hospitalizations
The new omicron Covid boosters are unlikely to be very effective at preventing Covid infections and mild illness, but experts believe they will help keep the elderly and other vulnerable groups out of the hospital this winter. In a real-world… Read More ›
Reasons For Donald Trump Currently Choosing Not To Return To Twitter
Donald Trump enjoys using Twitter. He stated in 2017 that he would not have been elected president without it. “Twitter is a wonderful thing for me, because I get the word out… I might not be here talking to you… Read More ›
The Arms Industry Is Booming As Eastern Europe Arms Ukraine
As governments in the region lead efforts to aid Ukraine in its fight against Russia, the region’s arms industry is producing guns, artillery shells, and other military supplies at a rate not seen since the Cold War. Since Russia invaded… Read More ›
How Qatar’s Wealth Affects The Lives Of Millions Of People In The United Kingdom
Qatar’s hosting of the World Cup has sparked widespread criticism for its record on women’s, LGBTQ+, and migrant worker rights. The attendance of officials, teams, and even fans has been called into question. But our relationship with Qatar extends far… Read More ›
Economic Outlook Of China Gets Bleak Because Of Record High Covid Infections
On Thursday, China reported record-high COVID-19 infections, with cities across the country imposing localized lockdowns, mass testing, and other measures that are fueling frustration and dimming the outlook for the world’s second-largest economy. Despite recent more targeted measures, the resurgence… Read More ›
Following The FTX Collapse, Global Regulators Focus To Target Crypto Platforms
The collapse of the FTX exchange has increased the immediacy of regulating the crypto sector, and the new chair of global securities watchdog IOSCO stated in an interview that designed to target such “conglomerate” platforms will be the priority for… Read More ›
According To Which?, Single Parents In The UK Are Skipping Meals Due To Rising Food Prices
According to research revealing the household types most affected by the cost of living crisis, nearly one-third of single parents have resorted to skipping meals to make ends meet due to rising food costs. Three out of every ten single… Read More ›
COVID Boosters That Have Been Updated Provide Better Protection Than The Originals, Claims A US Study
According to data from the first study to assess how the retooled shots are faring in the real world, updated COVID-19 boosters offer increased protection against new coronavirus subvariants in people who have previously received up to four doses of… Read More ›