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Here's Why China Can’t Sort Out Its Property Market Mess
China’s property market has been in a downward spiral for five years, with little sign of the crisis abating. Even after the collapse of real estate giant Evergrande, values are continuing to plummet…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Here's Why AI Isn't Taking Your Job, Yet
A growing body of research is pointing to the drastic changes artificial intelligence will bring to the workforce, with predictions of millions of jobs being created and lost. According to analysis o…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Here's Why Big Tech's Soaring Valuations Have Some Worried
The world's biggest technology companies have reported another period of strong earnings, adding to the recent rally in their share prices. Microsoft became only the second company to reach a $4 tril…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Here's Why Tariffs May Deliver for Trump
US President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy is reshaping trade, diplomacy, and the American economy. The levies have sparked turmoil in financial markets, but are already bringing in billions of doll…
Published on 3 months ago
Here's Why There Isn't More Fear in the Fear Index
Just days from US President Donald Trump's next tariff deadline, stock markets have hit record highs. Market volatility - as measured by the VIX Index - is at its lowest level in months. Are investor…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Here’s Why It’s Not Easy to Fire Jerome Powell
US President Donald Trump is stepping up pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, with a White House official saying he discussed firing the central bank chief in a meeting with congressional…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Here's Why Summer Hot Spots Are Turning Against Tourists
A surge in visitor numbers to top European destinations has sparked protests from residents, many of whom feel they've reached a tipping point into overtourism. How can towns and cities strike a bala…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Here's Why Trump's Trade Deals Are So Different This Time
As the US President's July 9 tariff pause deadline approaches, more countries are announcing agreements with the United States to avoid higher levies. But the content of the accords are very differen…
Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago
Here’s Why Iran’s Unaccounted for Uranium Worries Experts
Iran’s highly enriched uranium was last seen by UN nuclear monitors a few days before the start of Israel’s bombing campaign on June 13. Its whereabouts are unknown for now, a major cause of concern …
Published on 4 months ago
Here’s Why China Is A Quiet Force in the Israel-Iran Conflict
China has condemned Israel's attack on Iran, while offering to play a positive role in facilitating dialogue between the two countries. China's economic ties to the region add to its geopolitical hef…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago