Black, Hispanic Women Have Entrepreneurial Goals, Not Resources
The latest Gallup Center on Black Voices survey finds entrepreneurial ambitions are relatively high among Black and Hispanic women younger than 60. Majorities of Black and Hispanic women in this age group say they would be interested in starting a business if they had the resources to do so.
Sunak warned unfunded axing of national insurance would harm services
Rishi Sunak has been warned against fighting an election on an unfunded plan to abolish employee national insurance amid projections the move could blow a £40bn hole in the public finances.
Fewer European firms satisfied with business in Korea
The allure of Asia's fourth-largest economy to foreign investors appears to be fading, as indicated by a recent decline in satisfaction among European companies engaged in business in Korea over the past three years.
Nikkei stock index ends above 40,000 for 1st time
The Nikkei stock index ended at a fresh closing high above the 40,000 mark Monday on firm technology stocks, reaching the milestone just over a week after hitting an all-time high for the first time in 34 years.
Yellen, Saudi finance minister discuss economy, collaboration at G20 meeting
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met with Saudi Arabia’s finance minister Mohammed al-Jadaan at the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in Sao Paulo, Brazil, a statement released by US Department of treasury on Thursday reported.
Tax and spending cuts will backfire, economists warn Jeremy Hunt
Leading economists warn today that Jeremy Hunt will “cost the country dear” if he gambles on pre-election cuts to tax and spending in this week’s budget. Two former advisers to the Treasury, backed by other economists, said that instead of decisions aimed at “sabotaging prospects for the next government”, the chancellor should focus on the long-term national interest with measures to spur investment and growth.
Iran-Turkey trade value ups $500 mn in January 2024
The value of trade exchanges between Iran and Turkey exceeded $500 million in the first month of 2024. Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT) put the value of the trade exchanges between the two countries in January 2024 at $501 million.
Nikkei nears 40,000 to end at all-time high on U.S. economy optimism
The Nikkei stock index ended just shy of the 40,000 mark in a fresh record high Friday as a wide range of large-cap shares drew buying on eased concerns for the U.S. economy, and the weak yen continued to boost exporters.
Polarization and Behavioral Economics
BENJAMIN KLUTSEY: Well, today we have Daniel Stone. He’s an economist. He’s an associate professor of economics at Bowdoin College in Maine. His research focuses on...
In his annual letter, Warren Buffett tells investors to ignore Wall Street pundits
Warren Buffett credited his longtime partner — the late Charlie Munger — with being the architect of the Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate he’s received the credit for leading and warned shareholders in his annual letter Saturday not to listen to Wall Street pundits or financial advisors who urge them to trade often.
