Special Reports

A comprehensive analysis of 20,000 metal objects from Bronze Age Europe suggests that human economic behavior has remained remarkably consistent over the past 3,500 years. This research challenges the traditional view that elite control dominated Bronze Age economies and instead proposes that market economy principles were in play much earlier...

A recent publication by the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico reveals a growing sense of security among businesses operating in the country. The survey, released on Monday, shows that 39% of companies now feel safer compared to the previous year, a notable increase from the 17% reported in 2022....

Workforce considerations have been ranked as the third most important business priority for CEOs in 2024-2025, following growth and technology, according to a report by Gartner, Inc. The survey, conducted between July and December 2023, included responses from 416 CEOs and senior business leaders. It revealed a shift in investment...

Finance ministers and central bank governors from the G-20 major advanced and emerging economies have endorsed a statement advocating for the expedited implementation of digital services taxes, targeting large information technology companies. This decision, made during the first day of a two-day meeting in Rio de Janeiro, underscores the G-20’s...

A recent survey conducted by the International Workplace Group (IWG) reveals that nine out of ten CEOs have embraced hybrid working models, leading to enhanced productivity and improved staff retention. The survey, which gathered responses from over 500 CEOs in Hong Kong, highlights several benefits associated with hybrid working, including...

Inflation is easing in several leading African economies, but Nigeria continues to face high consumer prices. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that Nigeria’s headline inflation rose to 34.19% in June, up from 33.95% in May 2024. Conversely, South Africa, recognized by the International Monetary Fund as the continent's...

Global coal demand is projected to remain largely stable in 2024 and 2025, as increasing electricity needs in major economies counterbalance a gradual recovery in hydropower and the rapid growth of solar and wind energy, according to the International Energy Agency's (IEA) latest coal market report. In 2023, global coal...

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has issued a report detailing the risks that foreign currency stablecoins pose to emerging economies. In nations plagued by unstable currencies and high inflation, stablecoins offer an alternative to safeguard funds. Data suggests that in some emerging markets, such as Argentina, users rely on dollar-pegged...

Over the past decade, the world’s richest 1% have amassed an additional $42 trillion, according to a recent report by Oxfam. The non-governmental organization highlighted that taxes on the wealthy have fallen to "historic lows," exacerbating global inequality and leaving the majority to contend with limited resources. Oxfam's report revealed...

A recent Eurobarometer survey revealed that over 95% of citizens in Greece, Portugal, Malta, and Slovenia believe corruption is rampant in their countries. The poll, released on Wednesday, indicated that more than two-thirds of European Union citizens think corruption is widespread in their respective nations. According to the survey, 68%...