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Economy and the area of production, distribution, trade, and consumption of goods and services.

Trump Threatens Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran — Why Global Markets Are on Edge. AI-Generated.
A bold tariff warning from Donald Trump could reshape global trade, strain alliances, and intensify economic pressure on Iran. Here’s what it really means—and why the world is paying attention.
By Adil Ali Khan2 days ago in Journal
China Central Bank Keeps Buying Gold as Bull Run Hits Brakes. AI-Generated.
Beijing’s steady accumulation of bullion underscores a long-term strategy to diversify reserves, hedge geopolitical risk, and bolster confidence in the yuan—even as global gold prices cool after a historic rally.
By Sadaqat Ali2 days ago in Journal
Prayers That Go Deeper Than Politics
Prayers for safety, prayers for peace, Prayers that violence would finally cease.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 days ago in Journal
Careers at Risk Because of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is growing faster than most people expected. Just a few years ago, AI was mainly used by large technology companies. Today, it is being used in offices, schools, hospitals, and even small online businesses. While AI is creating new opportunities, it is also slowly replacing certain jobs.
By Shafi Khan3 days ago in Journal
Jurisdictional Dark Matter: Why Control Accumulates in Quiet Places Like Lanzo d’Intelvi
Power does not concentrate where most people think it does. It does not settle where the laws are loud, the courts are famous, or the advisors are expensive. It does not naturally accumulate in capital cities, financial centers, or jurisdictions that appear on conference panels and compliance checklists.
By Maroun Abou Harb3 days ago in Journal
BYD’s $60 Billion Wipeout Points to Deeper Turmoil for China EVs. AI-Generated.
China’s electric-vehicle (EV) industry, long seen as the global leader in the transition away from fossil fuels, is facing a moment of reckoning. The recent $60 billion wipeout in BYD’s market value has sent shockwaves through global financial markets and sparked renewed scrutiny of the foundations underpinning China’s EV boom. Once celebrated as a symbol of China’s technological rise and green ambition, BYD’s sudden stumble suggests that deeper structural challenges may be brewing across the country’s electric-vehicle ecosystem.
By Sadaqat Ali3 days ago in Journal
Trump Threatens Tariffs on Countries Trading with Iran — What It Means for Global Trade. AI-Generated.
U.S. President Donald Trump has taken a strikingly assertive turn in U.S. foreign and trade policy by threatening to impose tariffs on countries that maintain economic ties with Iran, signaling a broader strategy to isolate Tehran while escalating economic pressure on nations that engage in commerce with the Islamic Republic.
By Sadaqat Ali3 days ago in Journal
Trump Unveils $12 Billion Critical Minerals Stockpile. AI-Generated.
In a move aimed at reshaping America’s industrial and national security landscape, former U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a $12 billion critical minerals stockpile initiative, signaling a renewed focus on resource independence and strategic preparedness. The announcement places critical minerals—essential for defense systems, clean energy technologies, electronics, and advanced manufacturing—at the center of U.S. economic and geopolitical strategy.
By Aqib Ali4 days ago in Journal
Energy Transition Index: How the Brazil Renewable Energy Market Compares Globally
The global race to net-zero is intensifying, but one nation is already running a different race. The Brazil renewable energy market stands as a global anomaly, boasting a green grid that most developed nations can only dream of achieving by 2050. While other countries struggle to phase out coal, Brazil ranks impressively high on the Energy Transition Index. But what do the numbers actually say? According to the IMARC Group, the market size is set to reach USD 17.4 billion in 2025, proving that sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand.
By Joey Moore4 days ago in Journal
Traditional vs Smart Toys: Who Is Winning the Battle for the Europe Toys Market?
The battle between nostalgic wooden blocks and AI-powered robots is heating up. As the Europe toys market evolves, parents face a difficult choice: should they embrace the future with Traditional vs Smart Toys, or stick to the classics? This isn't just about fun; it is about child development, privacy, and economic value. According to recent data from the IMARC Group, the European market reached a massive USD 27.82 billion in 2024, proving that the appetite for play is stronger than ever.
By Joey Moore4 days ago in Journal
The Productivity Problem In Corporate Business Today
You see it all the time... Businesses and leaders are looking for ways to become more productive. But here is the thing...
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)4 days ago in Journal
Buried for 33 Years: The Dream to Revive One of the Country’s Largest Gold Mines Suddenly Back on the Map. AI-Generated.
For more than three decades, one of the country’s largest and most promising gold mines lay buried—not just beneath layers of rock and soil, but under years of political uncertainty, financial setbacks, and environmental concerns. Once hailed as a symbol of industrial progress, the mine was forced to shut down in the early 1990s, leaving behind abandoned tunnels, rusting machinery, and shattered dreams.
By Asad Ali4 days ago in Journal