Thursday, April 9, 2026

Economy

Morocco’s Creative Industries: A 43 Billion Dirham Boom Hindered by Financing Challenges

IFC Report Reveals Morocco's Creative Industries Generate 43 Billion Dirhams Yet Capture Barely Any Financing A new study by the International Finance Corporation, developed with support from BearingPoint, the Haut-Commissariat...

Understanding Stock Market Profits: Debunking the Myth of Zero-Sum Gains and Exploring Wealth Creation

Explainer: If I make money on the stock market, has someone else lost it? It seems intuitive: if you profit,...

Fragments of Resilience: A 12-Hour Journey Through War-Torn Iran

A 12-hour drive through Iran offers glimpses of destruction, defiance and daily life ZANJAN, Iran — A black banner drapes the border crossing and portraits...

Al Meera Unveils New Brand Identity to Boost Customer Engagement and Digital Transformation

Al Meera Rolls Out New Brand Identity Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.P.S.C.) has unveiled a refreshed brand identity, a strategic move to strengthen its...

Rethinking Daylight Saving Time: The Case for Year-Round Time Stability

Change is hard | Sur in English Daylight Saving Time (DST) was dreamed up as a wartime fix for a world that no longer exists....

Geopolitical Tensions Ignite Oil Prices: A Surge Driven by Trump’s Threats to Iran

Oil Jumps After Trump Vows to Hit Iran 'Extremely Hard' -- Commodities Roundup Oil prices surged more than $5 on Thursday after President Trump vowed...

Masii’s Transformation: From Rural Trading Post to Thriving Urban Hub Without a Sewerage System

Masii: From sleepy town to fast-growing hub without sewerage system Masii, once a quiet rural trading post in Machakos County, is rapidly reshaping itself into...

Crypto Market Recovers: Bitcoin and Ethereum Lead the Charge Amid Lingering Caution

Crypto Market Snaps Out of Its Weekend Slump With BTC and ETH Leading - Crypto Economy Crypto markets rebounded to start the week, with Bitcoin...

Canada’s Housing Market: A Return to Affordability and Pre-Pandemic Prices

FIRST READING: At least the real estate is getting affordable Canada is grappling with declines in wealth, productivity and even overall happiness. Yet amid the...

Patience in Policy: Bank of England’s Cautious Approach to Middle East Conflict Impact on Inflation and Growth

BOE Must Be Patient In Considering Response To Middle East War, Says Breeden -- 2nd Update The Bank of England should avoid rushing into policy...

British Cypriots Urge UK to Reassess Travel Warnings Amid Tourism Concerns

British Cypriots call on UK government to review Cyprus travel advice The board of directors representing British Cypriots has urged the UK government to reassess...