It seems that even in a bearish economy, there is still more money chasing innovation driven by limited, bright minds. Perhaps that might not come as a surprise. There are hundreds of different parts of aging that need to be better understood, and every few weeks, a discovery revolutionizes various fields of research and methodologies.Continue Reading
Blue economies provide a sustainable way forward for developing countries and island economies to formalize their institutions and industries. Seeing as Africa is in desperate need of ensuring its economic growth, a good blue economy framework would establish Africa as an international trade hub and help global supply chains.Continue Reading
A plethora of problems stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic have surfaced in America, leading the country towards an economic decline. These problems—including stagnating wages and a downward spiral in the production of goods—span across the board, affecting several sectors of the American economy. Together, they converge into the perfect storm, plaguing America with economic issues reminiscent of those of the 1970s. Continue Reading
With the growing popularity of green movements in every facet of society, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is looking to launch the largest green financial initiative in history. They plan on implementing a new climate disclosure rule that will require all public companies to disclose their climate data. If the rule is adopted, it will bring about large pivots in global equity portfolio management and alter the market landscape for many industries.Continue Reading
Transferring currency across international borders is often met with various hurdles, especially for those in emerging markets. In this article, investing columnist Aditi Somayajula explains some of these challenges, as well as how fintech companies are attempting to streamline different aspects of cross-border payments. Continue Reading
Democracy is based on winning the popular vote and maintaining an image that will keep the public content. As a result, it might hinder politicians and lawmakers from creating policies that would be good for economic growth but unappealing to the voter bank.Continue Reading
“Debt is bad” is simply a lie. You want to get into debt! Investing Columnist Aaron Jun Kit Wu explains the strategies to use debt to make a profit in the real estate and stock market.Continue Reading
When the Fed increases their interest rates, stock prices drop and loan rates increase. However, there is a way to make a profit! Investing Columnist Aaron Jun Kit Wu dives into the strategies on how to turn a profit when cash supply decreases in the stock market.Continue Reading
Last year, investor sentiment suggested that South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang would come to parallel the success of Amazon or the Alibaba Group. But since then, optimism has fallen. In this article, Investing Columnist Aditi Somayajula explains how, in the absence of a sustainable profitability model, Coupang might fare in the long term.Continue Reading
When consumer behavior and sentiment dictate how the economy will turn out, it’s no surprise that the sales trends of certain goods on the market can predict economic health. Everything from the height of women’s skirts to the price of Big Mac burgers says something about people’s finances. Community Columnist Felicia Mo explores two unconventional economic indicators – lipstick and men’s underwear – that economists use to signal and prepare for incoming recessions.
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