By raising pension contributions, the city is putting more money in the pockets of older citizens. That could boost the housing market.
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The World Needs Chinese to Care About Climate Change
Surprisingly few say they’re concerned, which doesn’t bode well for China’s efforts to meet its Paris commitments.
The Smart Way Into Emerging-Market Investing
There will come a time for long-term investors to broadly buy in, but we are not there yet.
Hong Kong Billionaire Bets on a Brexit Certainty
For Li Ka-shing's CK Asset Holdings, one thing is clear: Brits aren’t going to stop drinking beer.
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You need to have a functioning market before you can manipulate it. Don’t worry about any funny business with the new loan prime rate.
Italy’s governments are mostly to blame for the country’s problems — but the EU should tread carefully.
With the U.S. and Germany talking about issuing more debt, the end may be near for the bull market in stocks and bonds. Also, shareholder value takes a back seat.
In 1989, the Hungarians pushed an Iron Curtain open. This time, Orban has slammed it shut.
Most predictions about its future fail to account for the human capacity to shape events.
Even more dangerous than disrupted trade is the message U.S. actions send about wrecking global integration.
Trump Tweets and Gaslighting
What happens when President Trump tweets at you? Executive Editor Tim O'Brien found out firsthand when Trump called him a “world class loser” and a “dog” on Twitter. (Source: TicToc)
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Italian Politics Meet European Rigidity
Italy’s governments are mostly to blame for the country’s problems — but the EU should tread carefully.
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Steel Yourself for the Trump Slump
It’s getting harder to ignore the threat this president poses to the U.S. and world economies.
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Some People Just Shouldn’t Have Guns
Americans overwhelmingly support universal background checks. When will lawmakers listen?
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Employers Can’t Retrain the U.S. by Themselves
Preparing workers for the age of automation will require greater government investment.
