Why Inflation Is the Economic Problem of the Decade
Inflation has re‑accelerated, highlighted by a 21.2% jump in gasoline prices in March—the largest monthly surge since the 1960s. The overall CPI rose 3.3% year‑over‑year, its highest level in almost two years, while a Fed‑preferred inflation gauge showed a 4.1% annual rate through February. Consumer sentiment plummeted to historic lows, even as GDP growth remains solid, and hiring slowed to its weakest pace since 2010. Wage growth has also decelerated, signaling broader economic strain beyond temporary shocks.
Singapore Airlines Brings FIFA World Cup 2026 Onboard with Live Match Coverage via KrisWorld Live TV
Singapore Airlines will broadcast every FIFA World Cup 2026 match live on its KrisWorld Live TV platform, letting passengers watch the tournament at cruising altitude. The service is available on the airline’s Boeing 787‑10, 737‑8, Airbus A350‑900 and Boeing 777‑300ER...
Here’s A List Of Gulf Energy Infrastructure Damaged In Iran War
Missile and drone strikes have damaged dozens of oil refineries, gas processing plants, pipelines and ports across the Gulf since the Iran‑Israel conflict erupted six weeks ago. Key facilities such as Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura refinery (550,000 bbl/day), the East‑West pipeline, and...
Second Fuel Security Trip to Asia for PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is embarking on a second fuel‑security tour of Asia, visiting Brunei and Malaysia after securing Singapore's pledge not to restrict liquid fuel exports. Brunei supplies roughly 9% of Australia’s diesel and 11% of its fertiliser‑grade urea,...
Better Bond ETF: Fidelity's FIGB Vs. IShares' IEI
Fidelity’s Investment Grade Bond ETF (FIGB) and iShares’ 3‑7 Year Treasury ETF (IEI) are pitted against each other on cost, yield and risk. FIGB carries a 0.36% expense ratio and delivers a 4.1% dividend yield, while IEI is cheaper at 0.15%...
What Marketing Leaders Should Not Miss At CX Forum East
The CX Forum East, hosted by Forrester, spotlights how AI is redefining every stage of the B2C consumer journey—from zero‑click discovery to AI‑mediated commerce—while trust erodes faster than ever. The event’s keynote and new Total Experience Score, now augmented with an...
‘Ask Maps’ Elevates Local Merchants
Google Maps introduced an AI‑driven "Ask Maps" feature that answers consumer queries with localized shopping and activity suggestions. The tool pulls data from Google Business Profiles and website content, surfacing nearby merchants for low‑intent searches. By providing detailed business information,...
West Asia Crisis: Ludhiana Handtool Export Units Face Labour, Gas Supply Shortages, High Input Costs
Export‑oriented hand‑tool manufacturers in Ludhiana are grappling with labor shortages, soaring input prices and an inadequate gas supply after the February US‑Israel‑Iran conflict disrupted West Asian trade. Steel, plastic and rubber costs have jumped 10‑15%, while freight, container and insurance...
Gambling.com: SEO Recovery Appears Underway
Gambling.com Group (GAMB) is trading at distressed levels even though it posted record free cash flow and revenue in FY‑25. Insiders recently purchased roughly 1.5% of the float, hinting at confidence in the turnaround. The company’s marketing arm is wrestling...
This TikTok Vigilante Is Calling Out What He Says Are Obnoxious Influencers — and Getting Legal Threats
Jay, the face behind Daadi Snacks’ TikTok account, has turned spontaneous influencer takedowns into a viral side‑hustle, amassing over a million followers and millions of views. His deadpan critiques target food and travel creators, often prompting blocks, cease‑and‑desist letters, and...
Slovenia’s NLB Announces €29 per Share Takeover Bid for Addiko Bank
Slovenian banking giant NLB has launched a voluntary public takeover offer for Austria’s Addiko Bank at €29 per share (about $32), representing a 25.8% premium to the recent average price. The bid seeks a controlling majority and outbids Raiffeisen Bank...
Inside the American Startups Trying to Break China's Mineral Chokehold
Phoenix Tailings, a New Hampshire startup, has raised $120 million to process rare‑earth metals from mine tailings, aiming to close the U.S. supply‑chain gap that China dominates at the mid‑stream stage. The company claims a zero‑emission process that extracts, separates, and...
Who Is Running US Foreign Policy? Varsha Gandikota and Jeremy Scahill
Varsha Gandikota‑Nellutla, general coordinator of Progressive International, interviews investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill on the Reframe podcast to question why former President Trump abandoned his pledge to end “forever wars” and whether Israel now drives U.S. foreign policy amid the US‑Israel conflict over...
Ohio County Launches Scholarships for Future Public Safety Workers
Cuyahoga County is funding a new scholarship program with $25,000 to support up to ten high‑school students pursuing police, fire or EMS training. Each award provides up to $2,500 and targets low‑income learners already working with College Now advisors. The...
Who Wants the NFL? Netflix Have to Wait for More Games?
Netflix is seeking to double its NFL package from two to four games for the 2026 season, targeting a holiday matchup and an international game. The streamer currently pays about $150 million per season and could face a price tag of...
Culture Controls The Customer Experience And Leaders Control The Culture
Lisa Nichols, CEO of Technology Partners, argues that authentic company culture—driven by leaders who live the values—directly shapes both employee experience and customer loyalty. She cites her firm’s perfect Net Promoter Score of 100 as proof that handling imperfections well,...
4 Must-Have Skills Every Nomadic Founder Needs to Build a Successful Online Business
The article outlines four essential skills for nomadic founders building online businesses: automation, systemization, strategic mentorship, and geo‑arbitrage. It explains how automating repetitive tasks and creating repeatable processes keep operations smooth while traveling. The piece also stresses the importance of...
White House Fields Warnings About Iran War’s Economic Hit
President Trump and senior advisers have been briefing White House officials on the economic fallout of a protracted war with Iran. Cabinet members, political allies, and corporate leaders warned that an extended conflict could depress U.S. GDP, spike oil prices,...
$12 Billion Crypto Company Boss Says Gen Z ‘Create an Absurd Amount of Chaos’ and Make Him Want to Pull...
Matt Huang, co‑founder of the $12 billion crypto venture firm Paradigm, admits Gen Z employees can be chaotic but says their talent is indispensable. He points to early hires like Charlie Noyes—who joined at 19, later led Paradigm’s investment in Flashbots, a...
Will the Recent Surge in Oil Prices Lead to Higher Social Security Paychecks in 2027?
Oil prices have spiked this year, briefly topping $110 per barrel before easing to around $95 amid a fragile Iran‑U.S. cease‑fire. The Social Security Administration calculates annual cost‑of‑living adjustments (COLAs) using the CPI‑W, which includes energy costs, so higher fuel...
Ahmed Diabate of Duetti on Putting Capital in Artists’ Hands
Ahmed Diabate, senior A&R executive at Duetti, has funneled more than $20 million into music‑rights deals and catalog management for artists including Mario, UnoTheActivist and IDK. He helped create hip‑hop’s first 3D immersive website for Travis Scott’s *Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight*,...
Tech Bosses Line up for Cabinet Under New Whitehall Plans
Hundreds of business, tech and former military leaders will be fast‑tracked for senior Whitehall positions through a new programme run by the Centre for Government Reform. Chaired by Conservative peers Lord Nash and Lord Agnew, the initiative aims to train...
TCS Suspends Several Nashik Personnel Accused of Sexual Assault and Coercion
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has suspended several employees from its Nashik office after police arrested at least six officials for alleged sexual assault and religious coercion of women staff. Nine FIRs have been lodged, prompting a Special Investigation Team to...
I Grew up in a Family of Entrepreneurs. Here’s What I Had to Unlearn to Build a $1 Billion Business
The founder of Swiss‑based Scandit reflects on how his family‑business upbringing both helped and hindered the company’s rise to a $1 billion enterprise. Early lessons in resilience, cash‑flow discipline and local focus enabled bootstrapping, but scaling required unlearning those instincts. By...
CGGO: Global ETF With Strong Fundamentals And Average Returns
Capital Group Global Growth Equity ETF (CGGO) is an actively managed fund launched in February 2022 that targets worldwide growth equities through a diversified basket of 103 stocks. The ETF delivers a 12‑month trailing yield of 1.96% and carries a 0.47%...
Is a Formula One Partnership Worth It?
A Formula One partnership demands a sizable investment, but it grants access to an estimated 800 million fans across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Australia and Asia. The article argues that true value comes from aligning the team’s high‑performance image with...
Lifestyle Blogger Said to Have Inspired Devil Wears Prada Character Uses Unpaid Student Interns
Plum Sykes, the former Vogue assistant who inspired a character in *The Devil Wears Prada*, has built a Substack with over 20,000 followers that charges roughly $83 per subscriber. To run the platform she relies on unpaid student interns who...
Remote Working Tribunal Cases in Great Britain Fall for First Time Since Covid
The number of employment tribunal cases in Great Britain that cited remote‑working fell 13% in 2025, dropping to 54 decisions – the first decline since the pandemic began. The dip coincides with a tightening labour market, where unemployment rose to...
‘I Feel Helpless’: College Graduates Can’t Find Entry-Level Roles in Shrinking Market Amid Rise of AI
U.S. college graduates are confronting the toughest entry‑level job market since the pandemic, with the under‑employment rate climbing to 42.5%, the highest level since 2020. Employers increasingly rely on AI‑driven screening tools, prompting candidates to tailor resumes with keyword hacks....
Borderlands Mexico: China Automakers Gain Ground as U.S. Exports Soften
U.S. finished‑vehicle exports to North America are showing early signs of softening just as Chinese automakers, led by BYD and Geely, are expanding rapidly in Mexico. In March, Mexico produced 343,520 light vehicles and exported 310,205 units, a 4.2% year‑over‑year...
Haryana Hikes Minimum Wages 35% After Unrest Linked to Iran War Cost Pressures: Report
Haryana announced a 35% increase in the minimum wage for unskilled workers, raising the monthly floor from roughly $120 to about $165 effective April 1. The move follows intense protests in the Manesar industrial belt, where workers complained that food and...
Leonard Green Nears $3 Billion Deal for Cumming Group, FT Says
Private‑equity firm Leonard Green & Partners is nearing a deal that would acquire construction‑project consultancy Cumming Group for about $3 billion, including debt, according to the Financial Times. Cumming, currently owned by New Mountain Capital, advises on large‑scale infrastructure programmes such...
Will the Iran Truce Hold? Where to Invest—Whether It Fizzles or Settles In
U.S. diplomats are negotiating a tentative truce with Iran, aiming to halt hostilities that have rattled global markets. Analysts warn that a breakdown could reignite volatility, while a durable cease‑fire may unlock a modest rally in risk assets. The piece...
Companies Don't Want Your Résumé. You'll Have to Show up Instead.
The traditional résumé is fading as AI churns out endless polished, keyword‑rich documents, overwhelming recruiters. Hiring managers are increasingly ignoring résumés, favoring LinkedIn networks and employee referrals to find candidates. Companies now run short‑term work trials, letting applicants prove technical...
Dara Capital US Inc. Acquires Shares of 2,674 CrowdStrike $CRWD
Dara Capital US Inc. disclosed a new 13F position in CrowdStrike, purchasing 2,674 shares valued at roughly $1.25 million, making the stock its 21st largest holding at 1.1% of the portfolio. CrowdStrike reported Q1 earnings that beat expectations, with revenue climbing...
Coal Imports Fall 8.5% in February Amid High Stockpiles, Firm Global Prices
India’s coal imports dropped 8.5% in February, reaching 16.55 million tonnes, as record domestic stockpiles and firm seaborne prices curbed demand. Non‑coking coal fell to 9.80 MT, while coking coal rose slightly to 3.92 MT. Domestic production rose 4.98% to 1,047.5 MT, keeping power‑plant...
Task for the Week: Limit the Fallout From Biggest Oil Shock in Decades | Richard Partington
The IMF and World Bank convene in Washington as the US‑Israeli war on Iran triggers the biggest oil shock of the modern era. Brent crude, after peaking near $120 a barrel, remains well above the pre‑conflict $72 level, driving inflation...
US-Iran War: Ceasefire Negotiation Fails; What Does It Mean for Gold, Oil, Silver and Indian Stock Market?
Cease‑fire negotiations between the United States and Iran collapsed in Islamabad, reviving geopolitical risk across markets. Analysts expect crude oil to gap up as the risk premium widens, while gold and silver are likely to open flat unless tensions intensify....
These Cofounders Quit Corporate Jobs, Took on $100K in Credit Card Debt, and Slept in a Denny’s—Now Their $1.2B Company...
Esusu, a fintech platform that reports on‑time rent payments to credit bureaus, was launched by co‑founders Wemimo Abbey and Samir Goel after they quit stable corporate jobs, racked up $100,000 in credit‑card debt and even slept in a Denny’s. Their...
Ministry to Kick Off Broadcast Talks to Keep World Cup Hopes Alive
Malaysia's Youth and Sports Ministry announced it will convene talks with broadcasters and relevant agencies to secure live television rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. FIFA’s asking price was cut from US$50 million (RM198.5 million) to US$35 million (RM138.9 million), yet local broadcasters...
“War in Iran Will Come at a Cost,” Reeves Warns UK Businesses
Chancellor Rachel Reeves warned that the escalating conflict in Iran will directly raise costs for British businesses, as disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz tighten global oil supplies. Higher gas prices are already feeding through to manufacturers, threatening to reignite...
The Middle Manager Cuts Saving You Millions Today Will Cost You Everything in 2028
Gartner forecasts that one in five companies will eliminate more than half of their middle‑manager workforce by year‑end, chasing short‑term efficiency gains. While cuts can save millions—such as a tech firm’s $3.2 M and a logistics firm’s $2.3 M—they also strip away...
Lufthansa Pilot Strike Will Largely Ground Airline For Two Days (Again)
Lufthansa, marking its 100th anniversary, faces a second pilot walkout in a month as the Vereinigung Cockpit union calls a two‑day strike from April 13‑14, 2026, covering Lufthansa mainline, CityLine, and Cargo pilots. Eurowings pilots will strike on April 13...
RTS Link: Johor Must Refine Strategy to Tackle Skilled Labour Outflows
Johor must sharpen its cross‑border economic strategy as the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, slated for a January 2027 launch, promises to ease travel between Johor Bahru and Singapore. The 5‑minute, 10,000‑passenger‑per‑hour service could accelerate the outflow of skilled Malaysian...
West Asia Crisis May Push India’s Current Account Deficit to 2% of GDP: Crisil
Crisil warns that a prolonged West Asia crisis could push India’s current account deficit (CAD) up to roughly 2% of GDP, up from its baseline estimate of 1.5%. The surge would be driven by a 23% year‑on‑year rise in crude‑oil...
Failure of US-Iran Talks Set to Weigh on Risk Assets Monday
The United States and Iran failed to secure a cease‑fire agreement during talks in Pakistan, reviving geopolitical risk. Analysts expect the setback to push investors toward safe‑haven assets, lifting the dollar and oil prices while dragging equities lower. Treasury yields...
'Fewer Minutes but More Eyeballs' – ASO Race Director Defends Reduction in Women's Paris-Roubaix Broadcast and His 'Moron' Comments on...
ASO race director Thierry Gouvenou defended cutting the live broadcast of Paris‑Roubaix Femmes from three hours to a 90‑minute window, arguing the race will reach a larger audience by airing after the men’s event. He cited logistical constraints from local authorities...
KPMG UK Analyzes Latest Credit Data, Warns the Economy Is Showing Signs of Stress
KPMG UK’s review of the Bank of England’s Q1 2026 Credit Conditions Survey finds mounting stress in the UK lending market. Rising consumer defaults reveal deeper household‑finance strains, while home‑purchase loan demand stays flat, remortgaging activity climbs, and unsecured credit usage...
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FUELLING WAR: ‘Hypocrisy’: Critics Slam SA for Boosting Coal Exports to Israel Despite Gaza Genocide Case
South Africa’s coal exports to Israel surged in the past two years, reaching roughly 2.99 million tonnes between October 2023 and December 2025, even as Pretoria pursues a genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. The increase followed Colombia’s decision...
Inconclusive US-Iran Talks, Oil Prices, Inflation Data to Dictate Investors' Sentiment: Analysts
U.S. and Iranian delegations left Pakistan without a deal, with Washington’s “excessive demands” cited as the sticking point. The collapse follows a brief rally in Indian equities that was fueled by a cease‑fire announcement and crude oil slipping below $100...