Medium
In 1943 America fixed its income tax by moving the collection point
Why does an argument about how much the rich should pay always become an argument about measurement? Continue reading on Medium »
13 Oct 2026
The Guardian
IMF warns global economy ‘could soon test the limits of resilience’
World Economic Outlook says states’ oil stocks are low and budgets are overstretched, as it upgrades UK GDP growth forecast for 2026 Developing nations face triple shock, UN warns The global economy “could soon test the limits of resilience”, as emergency oil stocks run low and government budgets become overstretched, the International Monetary Fund has warned. In its twice-yearly World Economic Outlook, the IMF said global growth had withstood the Middle East conflict better than feared over
13 Oct 2026
The Guardian
Nobel Prize for economics awarded to Hall and Woodford for work on ‘smoothing’ crises
US economists developed models that help central bankers and finance ministers to stabilise their economies Business live – latest updates Two US economists have won the 2026 Nobel economics prize for their work developing models that help central bankers and finance ministers to stabilise their countries, avoiding long recessions and runaway inflation. Robert Hall of Stanford University, California, and Michael Woodford of Columbia University, New York, were recognised for developing the “mic
12 Oct 2026
The Guardian
Nobel prize for economics awarded to two Americans, Hall and Woodford, for work on New Keynesian models – business live
The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences has been awarded to Robert Hall and Michael Woodford for developing the “microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation” There’s some movement in the Nobel economics prize betting, with around 45 minutes to go until the announcement. Sidney Winter, the professor emeritus of management at the Wharton School, and Lawrence Katz, the Elisabeth Allison Professor of Economics at Harvard University, have both appeared high on Polymarket’s odds
12 Oct 2026
Fortune
Jeff Bezos says he gets why socialism is surging—but politicians blaming ‘greedy landlords’ have housing all wrong
A record 43% of Americans now view socialism favorably. The Amazon founder blames government policy for the housing crunch and holds up Austin, where rents have fallen, as proof that building more works.
12 Oct 2026
Medium
Started as a spare-room pottery hobby, she assumed funding wouldn’t apply with no business history…
She turned a hobby into a funded studio. Continue reading on Medium »
11 Oct 2026
Medium
When the Money Runs Out, We Dance
How the Cultural Phenomenon of House Music has Become a Symptom of Economic Uncertainty Continue reading on Statecraft Magazine »
11 Oct 2026
Fortune
China’s debt interest costs are soaring above U.S. levels and growing faster than any other budget category as Beijing struggles to prop up growth
China's spending on interest payments accounts for 19% of the central government’s general public budget and skyrocketed 341% between 2013 and 2025.
11 Oct 2026
Medium
No Money Is Easy Money: The Hidden Price of Wealth
Social media has created the illusion that making money is easy, showcasing luxury cars, expensive lifestyles, trading profits, and… Continue reading on Medium »
11 Oct 2026
Medium
It is the Economy,Mr President
About Brazilian Election Continue reading on Medium »
11 Oct 2026
The Guardian
US’s Reagan-era economic promises return as Trump’s AI-fueled growth fantasy
‘Even if AI supercharged the economy, its impact on the government’s finances would be muted’ Back through political history to the age of Ronald Reagan, Republicans have repeatedly promised the US public that tax cuts would pay for themselves, firing up economic growth and filling the government’s coffers. The promise never really panned out. From the Gipper’s day on, the Republicans’ tax cuts inevitably increased the budget deficit. Despite its failure, though, the promise is back, coated in a
11 Oct 2026
The Guardian
Labour has got the message – developing nations suffer most from bond market turmoil | Heather Stewart
Just as Brown and Blair did in 2005, Andy Burnham aims to champion debt relief to help developing countries Developing nations face triple shock, UN warns From Washington to Paris, London to Tokyo, policymakers in every large economy have been counting the costs of bond market turmoil in recent weeks. But the brunt of the pain is being borne by heavily indebted developing countries that have little hope of influencing the whims of global investors, but pay the price regardless. Markets have r
11 Oct 2026
Medium
The Price of Salmon Tells a Bigger Story About America’s Food System
Seafood prices are rising. Most Atlantic salmon sold in the U.S. is farmed and imported. One fillet can tell us a surprising amount about… Continue reading on Medium »
11 Oct 2026
The Guardian
Developing nations face triple shock from energy crisis, El Niño and borrowing costs, UN warns
UN’s development arm calls for urgent action as crises could ‘throw tens if not hundreds of millions back into poverty’ Developing countries face a triple shock from the energy crisis, El Niño and surging borrowing costs and need urgent support from the international community, the UN’s development arm has warned. Speaking before the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok this week, the UNDP’s administrator, Alexander De Croo, called for “solidarity and globa
11 Oct 2026
Fortune
CBO chief warns it’s ‘probably not plausible’ that a strong economy alone can steady U.S. debt as 5%-6% growth is needed—more than Bessent’s 3% view
"So then we're left with changes in revenues and changes in spending, and those are inherently political choices."
10 Oct 2026
Fortune
‘Fantasy economics’: Baby boomer vs. Gen Z tensions hit France as pension costs drive debt crisis and education cuts that fuel student protests
"Thus the fiscal pressure caused largely by France’s very generous government pension plan has led to cutbacks in other spending, notably on education."
10 Oct 2026
Fortune
EU says trade deal could cut up to 50% of Chinese EV and plug-in hybrid imports and lower tariffs for some European exports to China
The top trade envoys for China and the European Union agreed Friday on a broad initial deal following two days of talks aimed at calming escalating tensions over trade imbalances.
10 Oct 2026
The Guardian
France’s dilemma: protesters demand spending as markets require fiscal restraint
Waves of protests expose debt crisis faced by French government, but political wrangling is stalling an escape plan. Is there a way out? Eight years have passed since rising fuel prices brought the gilets jaunes (yellow vest) demonstrators to the streets of France, prompting the first big crisis of Emmanuel Macron’s time in the Élysée Palace. As the French president contemplates his exit next year, turmoil has again gripped the streets in the form of student protests, but this time the financial
10 Oct 2026
Medium
Wall Street South: Why Banking Is Moving from New York to Florida
For generations, a career in high finance meant making your way to New York City. Continue reading on The Economic Breakdown »
9 Oct 2026
Medium
Keynes Lost at Bretton Woods. The Fed Built His Bank Anyway.
In a panic, the dollar has a guest list. Who is on it matters more than any reserve statistic. Continue reading on The Manifest Archive »
9 Oct 2026
Fortune
‘Trojan horse’: California’s top 1% pay nearly half the state’s income taxes. Prop 40 opponents warn the billionaire tax could reach everyone else
The state legislature could modify Prop 40 with a two-thirds vote, but courts would also weigh in on any attempts to stretch the scope to all taxpayers.
9 Oct 2026
Medium
Ban Gas, Pay More
Natural gas is by far the cheapest form of residential energy, so of course Democrats want to ban it. Now their campaign is headed to the… Continue reading on Medium »
9 Oct 2026
The Guardian
Oil prices fall as Trump pauses Iran attacks, China restarts fuel exports – business live
Brent crude prices fell on Friday as president Donald Trump promised not to attack Iran ahead of the US midterm elections in November Data storage firm Snowflake has said hack at Asos was not caused by a vulnerability or flaw with its platform. It comes after Asos’ investigation this week found an “unauthorised party gained access to an Asos employee account by impersonating a trusted contact to obtain log-in credentials”. Asos said the credentials were then used to access information on third-p
9 Oct 2026
Medium
Canada Needs to Build as Fast as Possible
So, If You are a Member of Parliament Stop Arguing or Obstructing, or the next election, you won’t exist Continue reading on Medium »
9 Oct 2026
Medium
Why Some Millionaires Drive Ordinary Cars
Let’s get one thing straight, gorgeous: the guy pulling up to your local UCC cafe in a 2018 Toyota Vios with a dented bumper and a cracked… Continue reading on Medium »
8 Oct 2026
Medium
第5回：「環境先進国」と言われるカナダに実際住んで感じた違和感
「環境を守ること」と「経済を回すこと」は本当に両立できるのか？ Continue reading on Medium »
8 Oct 2026
Medium
I Priced Out a Medieval Mill. It Was a Terrible Investment.
Everyone wanted one. The paperwork says it was a slow-motion money pit with a monopoly attached. Continue reading on Medium »
8 Oct 2026
Medium
Measure the Route Before You Order a Sofa
Compare what arrives, the spaces it must pass through, and the delivery service you are actually booking. Continue reading on KAIRI »
7 Oct 2026
Fortune
‘This is not sustainable’: Families with young kids are fleeing NYC’s high cost of living, and the schools are emptying out
City Comptroller Mark Levine calls the drop from over one million students a decade ago as unsustainable and says affordability is a major factor.
7 Oct 2026
Fortune
Trump’s tariffs were meant to shrink the trade deficit—but the $106 billion gap just reached its widest since before ‘Liberation Day’
The Trump administration has called the trade deficit a “national emergency,” but economists say it’s actually a sign of a resilient American economy.
7 Oct 2026
The Guardian
IMF chief urges governments to tighten belts as global debt levels soar
Kristalina Georgieva says big economies will have to make ‘very touch choices’ as soaring bond yields hit budgets Business live – latest updates The head of the International Monetary Fund has called on governments across big economies to tighten their belts as soaring bond yields hit budgets. Speaking in Singapore, the IMF’s managing director, Kristalina Georgieva, said global debt-to-GDP ratios were at their highest level since the second world war and on course to hit 100% in the coming yea
7 Oct 2026
The Guardian
Poland’s ‘solidarity’ push for EU energy resilience in face of Russian aggression
In the second article in a series on the Polish economy, we look at how the country is forging closer ties with its neighbours Two miles off the coast of Gdańsk, the white steel piles of Poland’s first offshore gas terminal rise from the slate-grey Baltic. Installed at a height eight metres above the waves, the floating cranes and construction vessels here are on the frontline of Europe’s push for energy security. Since the taps were turned off on Russian gas after Vladimir Putin’s invasion of U
7 Oct 2026
Medium
Supertax Deduction, Peluang Emas dalam Penelitian dan Pengembangan
Pajak dalam beberapa waktu belakangan telah menjadi topik pembicaraan pada awal tahun 2025 ini, kenaikan tarif Pajak Pertambahan Nilai… Continue reading on Medium »
6 Oct 2026
Medium
Counter Cyclical APBN di Tengah Tantangan Global
Siapa yang tidak kenal dengan APBN atau Anggaran Pendapatan dan Belanja Negara, istilah ini mudah kita jumpai baik di tempat umum atau… Continue reading on Medium »
6 Oct 2026
Medium
5 Ways Neoliberalism Enables Accumulation by Dispossession
When thinking about the transition from the post-war Keynesianism to the neoliberal order that emerged in the 1970s and 1980s, it is… Continue reading on Medium »
6 Oct 2026
Medium
Beyond plastic: how nature’s chemistry is revolutionizing global markets
Continue reading on Medium »
6 Oct 2026
Medium
What Detroit Heard the Morning the Oil Stopped
How a decision made in Kuwait in October 1973 rewired the American car industry — and quietly still governs it today. Continue reading on Medium »
5 Oct 2026
Fortune
Should we phase out Social Security? 2 economists debated it for an hour in front of me—then agreed the wealthy have to pay up
Teresa Ghilarducci said, “The way to get money for Social Security…is going to be at the top.” Romina Boccia agreed they’ll have to “bear the brunt.”
5 Oct 2026
Medium
Real Difference Between Economy and Economics: Brilliant Insights
In daily discussions, people often confuse the terms “economy” and “economics,” yet understanding the difference is crucial to grasping… Continue reading on Medium »
5 Oct 2026
Medium
It’s the Climate, Stupid
Climate change is an affordability problem Continue reading on The New Climate. »
5 Oct 2026
The Guardian
Euro falls to 17-month low against dollar amid French debt fears
France’s Cac 40 index slides as announcement of snap election in Spain also helps fuel eurozone uncertainty Business live – latest updates The euro has slumped to the lowest level against the dollar in 17 months amid growing concern France’s debt position could threaten the stability of the wider single currency bloc. The single currency fell as much as 0.8% against the dollar in early trading on Monday to below $1.12, its lowest level since May 2025. It has slumped by about 1.2% this month, a
5 Oct 2026
Medium
7 Factors Investors and Partners Look For in an Investable Business
Photo by Adeolu Eletu on Unsplash Continue reading on Medium »
5 Oct 2026
Fortune
Kevin Warsh’s Fed has a rent problem: Higher rates could fuel a ‘doom loop’ in housing, top economist warns
"Re-acceleration in rents is a problem for the Fed because it puts upward pressure on inflation driven by higher rates."
5 Oct 2026
Fortune
Even ‘Bond King’ Bill Gross warns ‘don’t own bonds’ as long-term debt enters a new ear of volatility
"Be prepared for the end of 'what you are used to' stock markets and higher volatility in prices for the benchmark 10-year Treasury bonds."
4 Oct 2026
Fortune
Gen Z is poised to be wealthier than millennials but despair over economy — ‘they get spammed and scammed, and there are tons of fake jobs out there’
Anxieties about the job market, homeownership and adulthood are widespread across the campus, even among those who are not deeply involved in politics.
4 Oct 2026
Medium
Everyone Is Chasing Money. I Wanted to Know Where It Came From.
I have been thinking about money a lot lately. Not in the “I need more of it” way, though honestly, who isn’t thinking about that too. I… Continue reading on Medium »
4 Oct 2026