Economics

International Economics

Will Cod be King Again After Newfoundland Moratorium Lifted?

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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

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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Indicators

US Households Get More and More Comfortable with the Stock Market

Almost half of all US households’ financial assets are tied to public stocks, a near-record high, according to recent Federal Reserve data.

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Energy

After Oil, the UAE Wants to be a Renewables Giant

With oil in decline, Masdar, the United Arab Emirates state-backed renewables company, is on an acquisition shopping spree.

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International Economics

Amid Wars and Economic Malaise, Latin America Could Be a Place to Grow

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While most of the world faced a decrease in foreign direct investment (FDI) last year, Latin America stood as a strong outlier.

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Inflation & Prices

Will Cooling Inflation Spur a Fed Pivot?

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Inflation cooled in May. So why isn’t the Federal Reserve slashing interest rates yet like other wealthy countries have done?

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International Economics

Canada Slashes Interest Rates, Europe Likely to Follow Suit

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Canada’s economy has been kept in check due to higher levels of household debt and shorter-term mortgages in Canada compared to the US.

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