The trade finance market is on the rise, expected to hit USD 95. 74 billion by 2030. This growth is driven by a shift towards digital solutions and open-account methods, even though traditional letters of credit remain important in high-risk deals. New rules and blockchain tech are making trade easi
AI is making waves, but its effects on the economy are not straightforward. Some industries, like software development, are seeing big changes. Mark Zuckerberg, for example, thinks half of Meta's code will be written by AI soon. But most companies aren't seeing much benefit from their AI investments
On Dec. 2, sports fans have a lot to look forward to. The day kicks off with some exciting hockey matches. First up, Lulea Hockey takes on Ilves Tampere at noon, followed by ERC Ingolstadt versus Frolunda Gothenburg at 2:30 p. m. Both games are on NHL Network. College basketball is also in full swi
China's electricity use has been a rollercoaster in recent years. Experts used a math tool called multiple linear regression to make sense of it. They looked at things like China's income (GDP), spending on buildings and machines, and how much of that spending came from industry. Their aim? To guess
Spain is in a tough spot. The country, known for being the biggest pork producer in the European Union, is facing a big problem. African swine fever is spreading among wild boars near Barcelona. This disease doesn't hurt humans, but it's a big deal for pigs and wild boars. It spreads quickly and can
Trump's first term was known for his harsh words. He often spoke in a way that made some people feel unwelcome. He called undocumented immigrants "rapists" and talked about inner-city youths as if they were wild animals. He even said there were "very fine people" among neo-Nazis. This kind of langua
DEI programs are facing a lot of criticism these days. Some people think they are unfair and hurt meritocracy. But let's think about this. First, DEI programs were never about giving unfair advantages. They were made to fight discrimination and favoritism. These things go against the idea of merito
In Oregon, a silent crisis is unfolding. It's not a disease or a natural disaster, but fear. Fear is making people skip important doctor visits. Babies are missing check-ups. Kids aren't getting vaccines. Adults are running low on crucial medicines. This isn't just about missing appointments. It's a
A man in his late 40s finds himself drowning in responsibilities while his wife, also in her 40s, is more interested in online games than helping out. They moved to a big property six years ago, and he thought they were on the same page about the work it would take to maintain it. But now, he's doin
Google has just added something fresh to its search and finance tools. Now, users can see real-time odds on future events, like elections or economic downturns, thanks to prediction markets Polymarket and Kalshi. This isn't just any data; it's crowd-sourced forecasts. Imagine people betting on outc
