Economy

SportFi evolves beyond team merchandise perks toward tokens that react to live match results via smart contracts, creating sentiment markets around sports outcomes

Hungary blocks new EU sanctions on Russia over Ukraine's pipeline shutdown, revealing deep divisions within the bloc over energy security versus solidarity.

Trump puzzled by Iran's refusal to surrender amid US military escalation. Middle East tensions threaten oil prices and global economic stability.

MIT tops engineering rankings, but state schools like Georgia Tech offer similar quality at fraction of the cost. What's the real value proposition?

The IOC hailed Milano-Cortina 2026 as 'incredible,' but behind the fanfare lie cost overruns, environmental concerns, and questions about who truly benefits from mega-events.

Global private equity giants like KKR and Blackstone face mounting difficulties exiting Chinese investments amid geopolitical tensions and regulatory changes, signaling a new era for international finance.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz heads to China after harsh criticism, highlighting Europe's dilemma between values and economic interests as Western leaders flock to Beijing.

Desperate white-collar job seekers are paying recruiters $2,000-$10,000+ monthly or 10-20% of salary to find them jobs. Is this the future of hiring or a broken system?

With New START treaty expired, US-Russia nuclear competition resumes for first time in 50 years, threatening global stability and forcing allies to reconsider their security strategies.

After capturing market share from Japanese rivals through aggressive pricing, BYD and Chinese peers face consumer backlash and turn to Toyota's decades-old strategy for sustainable growth in Thailand.

Russia's massive strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure mark a shift toward weaponizing winter itself. What does this mean for global energy security and the future of warfare?

Despite three years of war, Ukraine's economy shows surprising resilience with 4% growth forecast, though long-term damage remains severe.