Economy

For nearly five decades, the Group of Seven was widely viewed as the steering committee of the global economy. Decisions taken by leaders from the world's largest advanced economies often influenced financial markets, trade policies, debt relief efforts, and responses...

Europe's long-debated migration overhaul officially moved into a new phase in June 2026, when the European Union's Migration Pact entered into force after more than a decade of negotiations. Supporters call it a practical answer to years of disorder at...

Introduction The conflict between the United States and Iran is a central topic in global geopolitics. This enduring friction has a significant impact on global oil price behavior. Theoretically, an analysis of armed conflict and its influence on oil prices...

The gig economy has continued to expand rapidly in 2026, with major platforms such as Uber, DoorDash, Swiggy, Zomato, Freelancer, Upwork, and delivery services reporting record numbers of active users, orders, and gross transaction volumes. Despite this growth, numerous reports,...

In 2026, financial headlines and investor discussions increasingly use the phrase “risk-off.” The term refers to a market environment where investors move away from risky assets like stocks and cryptocurrencies and shift toward safer options such as bonds, gold, or...

The war with Iran has kept the Strait of Hormuz mostly closed for over two months. Vessel traffic has dropped sharply, and confidence among tanker crews remains low despite occasional ceasefires and partial reopenings. The strait normally carries around 20...

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has brought a wave of cautious relief across global markets and conflict-hit regions. After days of disruption linked to escalating tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States, the announcement followed a ceasefire...

Since the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote and hybrid work arrangements became a defining feature of the global workforce. By 2026, however, numerous reports, company announcements, and media headlines have suggested a noticeable decline in remote work. Some companies...

Social media feeds are increasingly filled with claims about artificial intelligence chatbots generating stock tips, trading strategies, and market predictions. Posts show screenshots of ChatGPT, Gemini, or Grok recommending specific stocks, often with confident language and impressive-sounding analysis. Some users...

In early 2026, discussion around gig work and digital freelancing has surged online. Posts on social media, freelancing forums, and career blogs suggest that platforms such as Fiverr and Upwork are no longer lucrative. According to some viral claims, fees...

Across social media platforms, citizens from Dhaka to Lahore to Colombo are posting about worsening power cuts. In Bangladesh, reports describe up to 10 hours of daily outages during a scorching April heatwave . In Pakistan, officials warn of unavoidable...

Across social media platforms and messaging apps, crypto “signal groups” promise an alluring proposition: daily profits, expert-backed trades, and a shortcut to financial freedom. Screenshots of “successful trades,” testimonials, and claims of consistent earnings flood platforms like Telegram and WhatsApp....

In early April 2025, the Dhaka Tribune published a report that quickly spread across social media and news platforms in Bangladesh, describing a crisis among fresh graduates unable to find employment. The report cited Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics data showing...

Rising tensions between the West and Iran are prompting renewed concern among geopolitical analysts, many of whom warn that a potential military conflict could reshape global power dynamics in ways that ultimately benefit rivals such as Russia and China. As...

As conflict spreads in the Middle East, a familiar force has returned to dominate global markets: the strength of the US Dollar. At a time when uncertainty is rising and oil prices are climbing, investors are once again turning to...