Iranian Central Bank Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin revealed that Iran and Russia have finalized the integration of their payment systems, both targeted by Western sanctions. After meeting with Russian Central Bank officials at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Farzin announced that Russia’s Mir payment system will soon be connected
In 2023, the median pay for S&P 500 CEOs hit a record $15.7 million, driven by a booming stock market. Some CEOs raked in nine-figure packages, with Hock Tan of Broadcom topping the list at $161.8 million, a whopping 510 times his median employee’s pay. This surge in executive compensation
Since the U.S. legalized sports betting in 2018, the industry has exploded, with annual gross gaming revenue skyrocketing from $400 million to a staggering $11 billion in just five years. This phenomenal growth is fueled by states like Nevada, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, which embraced early legalization and robust regulations.
Egypt’s economic woes worsened under President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, whose ambitious $300 billion New Administrative Capital project has exacerbated poverty and inequality. Sisi’s regime faces a severe debt crisis, forcing austerity measures that disproportionately burden the poor while enriching military elites and their allies. Despite massive investments in mega-projects, Egypt’s
In a startling development, Hindenburg Research has been accused by India’s securities regulator, SEBI, of colluding with a US asset manager to manipulate markets through insider information while shorting Adani Group stocks. The allegations, outlined in a “show cause” notice, claim Hindenburg provided a draft of its damning report on
Discover how Iran-backed Houthi rebels’ missile and drone attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden are causing chaos for global shipping routes. Major vessels, including tankers and container ships, are being rerouted around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope to avoid conflict zones, leading to unprecedented increases in shipping
Data analysis reveals a striking disparity in wealth across generations in the United States from 1990 to 2023. Despite comprising only 20% of the population, Baby Boomers owned more than half of the country’s net wealth by 2023. This generation benefited from favorable economic conditions, including robust stock markets and
Countries like Nigeria are making headlines by bringing their gold reserves back home from places like the United States and the United Kingdom. This move is seen as a way to protect their wealth and strengthen their economies amidst global uncertainties. Economic concerns, including inflation and geopolitical tensions, have prompted
In a groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court of the United States overturned a long-standing rule that gave deference to government agencies’ interpretations of laws. Known as the Chevron doctrine, this rule allowed agencies significant power in setting regulations. The case, Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, marks a major shift towards
