The many flavors of Ben & Jerry’s corporate activism
Ben & Jerry’s, the iconic ice cream brand known for its social activism, filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against its parent company, Unilever, accusing the consumer goods giant of censorship…
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Why is the eurozone falling behind in the global economy scorecard?
The eurozone economy is grappling with a growing set of challenges, from declining industrial output to rising global trade tensions.Industrial production is contracting, growth forecasts are being downgraded, and the…
No respite in sight for weak oil prices even with heightened geopolitical tensions
Oil prices were slightly higher on Monday as tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalated over the weekend. According to reports, Russia launched its biggest air strike on Ukraine in almost…
Prolonged weakness in gold prices seems unlikely, say experts
A prolonged weakness in gold prices seems unlikely with long-term fundamentals remaining in favour of the yellow metal. Even as gold prices on COMEX have dropped 7% so far in…
Nearly 10 million Indonesians fall out of middle class since 2019
Indonesia’s middle class, once a symbol of the nation’s economic resilience, has suffered a severe contraction since 2019. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics, nearly 10 million people have…
Why millennials can’t afford a midlife crisis: earnings, inflation, and shifting priorities
Millennials are reshaping the narrative around midlife crises as financial realities and evolving values redefine what this pivotal life stage looks like. Born between 1981 and 1996, millennials face unique…
The many flavors of Ben & Jerry’s corporate activism
Ben & Jerry’s, the iconic ice cream brand known for its social activism, filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against its parent company, Unilever, accusing the consumer goods giant of censorship…
Venezuelan bolívar loses 24% against the dollar in one year: here’s why
The Venezuelan bolívar has lost 24% of its value against the US dollar over the past year, exacerbating the country’s ongoing economic struggles. In the last eight weeks alone, the…
Can’t afford a home? Maybe your parents can
The American dream of homeownership is increasingly tied to inherited wealth, as a record number of first-time buyers rely on inheritances to navigate a historically challenging housing market. Skyrocketing prices,…
Dollar dominates as Powell’s hawkish stance fuels market jitters
The US dollar stands tall, poised for its most significant weekly gain in months, buoyed by hawkish commentary from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that sent tremors through global markets.…