Economics

International Economics

French Reject Far-Right as Leftist Coalition Nabs Shock Election Victory

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After a coalition of socialists and greens won a shock upset in France’s parliamentary elections, markets still need time to digest.

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Energy

The UK’s New Government Opens the Door to Renewables Investment

The United Kingdom’s newly empowered Labour has promised big shifts in the UK’s energy policy. But will it deliver?

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Real Estate

New York’s Real Estate Market May Be Starting to Turn

Manhattan is now home to over 8,000 for-sale apartments, or around 1,000 more than the 10-year average. That’s a 9.8-month supply.

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International Economics

Will Cod be King Again After Newfoundland Moratorium Lifted?

Last week, the Canadian government lifted a 32-year moratorium on the commercial fishing of cod in the country’s easternmost province.

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Economics

Teens Get Subpar Grade on Financial Literacy from OECD

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Nearly a fifth of teenagers in advanced economies lack the baseline financial literacy and math chops to make everyday money decisions.

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Real Estate

The UK Rental Market is Americanizing

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Institutional investors, including so-called US mega landlords, have increasingly been gaining dominance in the UK’s rental market.

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Inflation & Prices

Small Businesses Feel the Pinch of Higher-for-Longer Interest Rates

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As the prospect of higher-for-longer continues to sink in, small businesses are beginning to feel the pinch, per Bloomberg.

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