The Solo Economy Is Now a Trillion-Dollar Market
In China, single-person households are booking private karaoke booths, subscribing to AI companions, and spending…
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Brent Crude Hit $100 and the Fed Has 5 Days to Decide What to Do About It
For the first time since the early weeks of the Iran conflict, Brent crude crossed…
The South China Sea Ruling Is 10 Years Old — ASEAN Has Never Endorsed It
On July 12, 2016, an international tribunal in The Hague issued one of the most…
Africa’s Debt Trap: Which Countries Are Closest to Default
Senegal enters the second half of 2026 with public debt sitting at roughly 130% of…
The Hidden Reason Groceries Will Never Get Cheaper
Every grocery receipt now carries a quiet, persistent question: why does the bill keep climbing…
Japan’s Population Collapse Is Now a Global Economic Problem
On June 3, 2026 — five days ago — Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and…
Housing Affordability Crisis: The Global Cities Where Buying a Home Is Nearly Impossible
Not one of the 95 major housing markets tracked by the most comprehensive global affordability…