Global Economy

May 13, 2026 • By Arthur Sterling

Infinite Scroll Originated with Ted Turner – The Blueprint Behind Today’s Attention Economy

Ted Turner’s 1980 launch of CNN did more than invent 24‑hour news; it birthed the infinite scroll that…

May 13, 2026 • By Zara Blackwood

Japanese Snack Giant Switches to Black and White Packaging Amid Naphtha Shortage

Black and White Packaging Hits Japanese Snack AislesCalbee, Japan’s leading snack maker, announced on Tuesday that several of…

May 11, 2026 • By Victor Hale

Suburban Senior Poverty Surges as Retirees Face New Hardship

Recent analysis reveals a sharp rise in suburban senior poverty as America’s retirees outgrow the middle‑class suburbs that…

May 09, 2026 • By Vance Sterling

Iran Conflict Cripples Asia Farmers, Endangers Global Food Supply

Rising costs of fuel and fertilizer are forcing Asia farmers in Thailand, Vietnam and beyond to abandon a…

May 08, 2026 • By Zara Blackwood

U.S. jobs April: 65,000 added amid Iran‑fuel shock

FactSet forecasts that U.S. jobs April will rise by ↑ 65,000, a modest tally that masks deeper labor‑market…

May 08, 2026 • By Arthur Sterling

GE Vernova Turns Energy Uncertainty Into Competitive Edge

GE Vernova’s Dual‑Track Strategy GE Vernova is turning the current energy‑supply uncertainty into a strategic advantage. The firm…

May 08, 2026 • By Arthur Sterling

Top 10 Most Influential Energy Companies 2026 Revealed

Most Influential Energy Companies 2026: OverviewThe latest TIME100 Companies: Industry Leaders list spotlights the most influential energy companies…

May 08, 2026 • By Victor Hale

AI Spending Spree Drives Big Tech Free Cash Flow to Decade Low

Silicon Valley's titans have pivoted from lean cash generators to massive capex behemoths. AI spending spree drags free…

May 06, 2026 • By Victor Hale

Oil below $100 as US‑Iran peace talks spark market optimism

Oil below $100 surged as traders priced in a tentative US‑Iran détente, sending the benchmark West Texas Intermediate…

May 05, 2026 • By Arthur Sterling

Elon Musk Twitter lawsuit settlement: SEC deal costs billionaire mere pocket change

Elon Musk Twitter lawsuit settlement arrived this week, capping the SEC’s year‑long probe into the X acquisition with…

May 05, 2026 • By Arthur Sterling

Iran ceasefire collapses as oil prices jump 6% and markets tumble

The Iran ceasefire that has held a fragile calm for weeks unraveled on Monday, sending oil prices soaring…

May 03, 2026 • By Arthur Sterling

Meta $375 million loss: New Mexico verdict could trigger far‑reaching fallout

Meta $375 million lossThe New Mexico Attorney General's office secured a ↓ $375 million judgment against Meta in…

May 02, 2026 • By Victor Hale

Iran conflict economic fallout grips Asia; U.S. holds a playbook for relief

The Iran conflict economic fallout is reshaping Asian markets at a speed few anticipated. Energy prices have jumped…

May 01, 2026 • By Victor Hale

US national debt eclipses GDP for first time since WWII – Urgent fiscal crossroads

Washington confronts a fiscal milestone: the US national debt now exceeds the nation’s annual economic output, a condition…

May 01, 2026 • By Arthur Sterling

Samsung Lee Family Wealth Doubles in a Year, Workers Demand Profit Share

Samsung Lee Family Wealth Soars Amid Labor DiscontentThe Samsung Lee family wealth has ↑ 100% in twelve months,…

Apr 30, 2026 • By Victor Hale

AstraZeneca AI-certified employees fuel $80 billion revenue push

AstraZeneca AI-certified employees drive $80 billion ambitionIn a decisive shift from experimentation to execution, AstraZeneca has equipped over 17,000…