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Brexit Aftermath: Markets, Politicians Respond
In the wake of last week’s surprise vote for Britain to leave the European Union (EU), markets, analysts, and politicians are springing to respond. The British pound lost over...
French Labor Unrest Results in Numerous Arrests
French police arrested around 100 people shortly before Thursday’s labor reform protest march, according to BBC. Many French citizens remain upset over President Francois Hollande’s intention to loosen certain...
World Bank Will Help Mexicans Achieve Greater Financial Inclusion
In Mexico, less than half the population has a bank account (just 44%). In fact, 2.6% of the billion individuals around the world without bank accounts live in Mexico....
Iran May Reach Oil Deal with Kurdistan
Iran and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) are on the verge of solidifying a deal exporting up to 250,000 a day of oil to Tehran, according to Al Jazeera....
Economic Treaty: Russia and Japan May Formally End World War II Hostilities
It is a little known fact to many that Japan and Russia never formally entered into a peace treaty following World War II. The dispute has continued these many...
U.S. Housing Data Disappoints
A number of studies point to growing weakness in America’s housing market. Existing home sales grew just 1.8% in May, shy of analyst estimates. Just 5.53 million existing homes...
Federal Reserve Asserts Negative Rate Authority
Negative interest rates may be coming to America. A reality in Japan for years and a growing trend throughout Europe, negative interest rates on government bonds have wreaked havoc...
Refugees Demand Compensation in Zambia after Xenophobic Attacks
Refugees are lobbying the Zambian government for speedy compensation after suffering attacks at the hands of xenophobic mobs, according to Anadolu Agency. Xenophobia is on the rise in Zambia...
IMF Praises Jamaica’s Recovery; Says Bold Reforms Still Needed
Jamaica suffered through decades of stagnant growth and growing debt. That said, Jamaica has finally found its way to economic growth and stability, and has made great progress according...
Violence Erupts in Central African Republic (CAR): Aid Workers Attacked
Two people were killed in a hail of gunfire on Monday as religious conflicts between Christians and Muslims reached a boiling point, according to Reuters. The perpetrators came from...