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Here’s Why Europe Is Taking Years To Phase Out Russian Gas
The European Union has agreed plans to ban all gas supplies from Russia by the end of 2027. Weaning European countries off Russian supplies has been …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Here's Why China's Five-Year Plan Matters
China's top policymakers are finalizing their next five-year plan for the country, for the period from 2026-2030. It's a blueprint for economic and s…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Here's Why Debt Is a Driving Political Force
Some of the world's wealthiest countries are struggling with debts higher than their own GDP, and it's upending their politics. Governments in France…
3 months ago
Here's Why the Stock Rally is Starting to Crack
It's been a great six months for US stock markets, despite turbulence from tariffs and geopolitical tensions. Economic data continues to surprise to …
3 months, 1 week ago
Here's Why Labubus May Not Last
A small toy monster with a toothy grin, known as a Labubu doll, has taken the world by storm, adorning the bags of millions of consumers — including …
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Here's Why NATO Needs Better Drone Defenses
Recent incursions by Russian drones into NATO airspace had caused alarm across Europe, and triggered a military response from Poland. EU Commission P…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Here's Why Trump's War on Wind Farms Isn't Just Hot Air
President Trump has never failed to hide his dislike for wind farms. He says they massacre birds, cause cancer, and drive whales crazy. But now his a…
4 months ago
Here’s Why Trump’s Fed Pressure Campaign May Deliver
Donald Trump has never hidden his frustration with the Federal Reserve — and now, back in the White House, his attacks have only intensified. From in…
4 months, 1 week ago
Here's Why A Big Tariff Problem Comes In Small Packages
The loophole that has allowed packages worth less than $800 to enter the United States tariff-free has ended after nearly 90 years. It's a major chan…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
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 …
4 months, 3 weeks ago