Trump properties aren’t the only ones to see wild valuations – putting a price on real estate isn’t straightforward

On the lower tip of Manhattan there is a prime piece of real estate, the price of which is somewhat up for debate. To the owners,...

Bank of England bonds rescue has two ugly implications: more inflation and an even weaker pound

Summit aims to make QC top business destination

MANILA – With its strategic location, a digitized platform for businesses, and support programs for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), Quezon City is the “ideal destination...

PH not yet ready for digital currency: DOF chief

MANILA – Developing and upgrading the country’s digital payment system is the priority of the government’s financial managers before engaging in Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), Department of...

House prices: why a fall isn’t certain and wouldn’t help first-time buyers much anyway

The UK remains a nation of homeowners, with two-thirds of all dwellings belonging to the people who live in them. But as interest rates swiftly rise,...

Optus says it needed to keep identity data for six years. But did it really?

Among the many questions raised by the Optus data leak – cybersecurity experts are confident it wasn’t a hack, but that may have to be decided...

Butter, garage doors and SUVs: Why shortages remain common 2½ years into the pandemic

Shortages of basic goods still plague the U.S. economy – 2½ years after the pandemic’s onset turned global supply chains upside down. Want a new car?...

Better income assistance programs are needed to help people with rising cost of living

At the onset of the pandemic, the Canadian federal government cobbled together a series of programs to help vulnerable populations who needed support. These measures included...

Africa risks losing out on trade as rich countries cement relationships with trusted partners

Over the past few years, the world’s supply chains have been strained and disrupted by the COVID pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and rising geopolitical tensions....

85% of Americans say inflation impacts spending, buying habits

HOUSTON, United States – Eighty-five percent of Americans said inflation has impacted their recent spending and buying habits, according to a new survey released this week....