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Economics

The US Dollar is Flexing Muscle, Putting the Rest of the World on Notice

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The US greenback has appreciated 2.65% against a basket of its developed market peers since the election and is at a two-year high.

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International Economics

Europe’s Disruptive Election Rocked the Region’s Markets

Europe’s various far-right parties increased their control of the EU’s parliament to 25% from the roughly 20% since elections in 2019.

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OP-ED | Power Corridor

How the Biggest Themes of the Year Will Hold Sway Over 2024

Forecasting shifts in wealth, climate and the changing world order.

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Technology

The State of the Billionaire Space Race

Blue Origin is going slower than SpaceX, but it also nailed a massive rocket launch on the first try. Jeff Bezos is back in the space race.

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Finance

Crypto-Friendly Neo-Broker eToro Files for IPO

The listing marks a potentially triumphant comeback story and an insult of sorts to the embattled London stock exchange.

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Energy

Oil Markets Show Signs of Resilience and Retreat as 2025 Gets Underway

With the way things are going today, it’s becoming increasingly hard to figure out what’s going on with the oil market.

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