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People shop in a supermarket as rising inflation affects consumer prices in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 13, 2022.

Three Signs That Inflation Is Easing: What It Means For Wall Street

The first sign is the decline in international transportation costs, as measured by the Baltic Exchange Dry Index.

China Should Solve Its Inflation Problem Before It Solves America's

China and the United States are grappling with major economic challenges including inflation and Covid-snarled supply chains

According to a recent editorial, America has sought China's help to fight inflation by getting back to the negotiation table to work out a tariff reduction schedule on Chinese products.

China And Russia Send A Double Warning To Japan — It Could Backfire

In a call last week, Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) assured his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin (L)that China would support Russia on 'sovereignty and security'

Russian and Chinese warships sailing near the Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea sent a double warning to Japan.

National flags of Solomon Islands and China flutter at the Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China October 7, 2019.

China Could Turn Solomon Islands Into Another Sri Lanka

The Solomon Islands' saga could begin once the Pacific nation obtains the $100 billion loan from Chinese financial institutions its government sought.

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The Growing Opportunity For Single-Family Rental Operators In ESG

Taking steps to decrease residential energy consumption and reduce dependence on fossil fuels will be consequential for those not only looking to meet ESG standards but to benefit the planet as a whole.

An oil tanker unloads imported crude oil at Qingdao port in China's eastern Shandong province on May 9, 2022.

Oil Market: China And India Help Russia Beat US And EU Sanctions

The Russia-Ukraine war has brought Russia closer to India and China, which have refused to join the U.S. and EU in sanctioning Russia, with Beijing going even further.

The New Global Divide: The Role Of The US, Russia, and China

The new global divide is about a rules-based international order of multilateralism vs an intimidation and coercion-based order of regionalism and localism.

How Web3 Can Rebuild The Trust That Today’s Social Networks Have Squandered

Platforms like Twitter and Facebook have become immensely powerful through disempowering their users, the very people who give the networks value.

A Facebook page is displayed on a computer screen in Brussels

The Problem With Social Media Quizzes

Social media quizzes may be lighthearted, but that doesn’t mean your answers can’t help scammers or hackers find answers to security questions on your bank accounts.

Several European countries have turned back to coal because of the energy crisis caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Green Revolution On Hold: Russia Pushes Germany Back To Dirty Coal

Austria and the Netherlands have followed suit with their plans to revert to dirty coal for their energy needs.

US President Joe Biden is struggling to help ease surging prices hurting American familes and damaging his popularity

How President Biden Can Help The Fed Fight Inflation: An Interview With Diana Furchtgott-Roth

Inflation, the old villain of the American economy, is back, crushing the budgets of American families, devastating small businesses, and taking financial markets for a wild ride.

Coins and banknotes of Japanese yen are seen in this illustration picture taken June 16, 2022.

The Weak Yen Could Push Japan Further Into Stagnation

Japan's reaffirming of the free money policy is counter to other major economies' policies.

A new Pentagon planning document called the 'global posture review' emphasizes building defenses in the Indo-Pacific region against potential threats from China

China Accuses The US Of Using Taiwan To Divide The Indo-Pacific Region

However, lead analyst global risks at Sibyline sees the U.S. and its allies promoting a “free and open Indo-Pacific” based on liberal values and international law.

How Composting Can Solve Our Methane And Plastic Problem

Cutting methane emissions has emerged as a key factor in slowing down the warming of the planet.

A Wall Street sign is pictured outside the New York Stock Exchange amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., April 16, 2021.

FOMC Meeting: 50, 75 Or 100-Basis-Point Rate Hike?

The consensus among Fed watchers is that the FOMC will raise its key Fed Funds rate — a critical short-term rate — by 50 basis points, with some Fed watchers predicting a 75-basis-point hike.

'Made In The USA' Is Mission-Critical For The Space Business

Today, in the burgeoning private space business where the USA is an unabashed world leader, "Made in the USA" suddenly is mission-critical for survival and success.

US gasoline prices are hitting new records daily amid a surge in inflation worldwide

Global Stagflation: What's Different This Time Around

Stagflation is nothing new to the global economy, which went through two serious stagflation episodes in the second half of the 20th century.

An Alibaba sign is seen outside the company's offices in Beijing

Alibaba Has A Bigger Problem Than Reviving Ant Group IPO

Gurufocus.com places the intrinsic value of the Chinese internet giant at $368.61, close to three times higher than the current market price of $119.62.

China Tells Japan To Stop Playing With Fire Over Taiwan

In two Global Times editorials posted last week, China told Japan to stop "playing with fire on its reckless moves over Taiwan question" and that Tokyo needs a "head blow to wake up."

Four thousand U.S. dollars are counted out by a banker at a bank in Westminster

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Side Of The Strong Dollar

The strength of the dollar may be temporary.

Luckin Coffee: A Fallen Angel Rising Again?

Luckin Coffee was once the envy of the momentum crowd on Wall Street.

Oil and gas prices have surged over supply fears as Russia is one of the world's biggest producers and exporters of the fossil fuels

Oil Prices On A Roller Coaster As Markets Try To Figure Out The EU Russian Oil Embargo

There are several unknowns adding uncertainty to the oil market.

The EV Future And Its Local Promise

Just last month, the U.S. Department of Energy announced billions in funding from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to prioritize more batteries and components for domestic supply chains.

Asia extended Monday's rally following a surge on Wall Street, with much-needed optimism on news that fresh cases were slowing in Spain, Germany, Italy and France

Wall Street Rally: How Long Will It Last?

The sustainability of the rally depends on macroeconomic conditions at home and abroad that set the parameters for central bank liquidity policies.

North Korea fired a volley of missiles, including possibly its largest intercontinental ballistic missile, just hours after US President Joe Biden left Asia

What's America's Mission In Asia?

The obvious answer is that America wants to re-assert its leadership in Asia by strengthening economic, political and military ties with its democratic allies in the region.

Las Vegas Raiders Give Colin Kaepernick Chance To Make NFL Return

The Las Vegas Raiders have given Colin Kaepernick an opportunity to fulfill his NFL comeback dream.

College Acceptance Letters Have Arrived

Colleges and universities are sending out acceptance letters to their incoming class of undergraduates. It’s an exciting time for everyone involved, but what about the money?

Levi Lewis #1 of the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns

Seattle Seahawks Could Be Targeting Someone Else With Release Of QB Prospect

The Seattle Seahawks have cut ties with Levi Lewis.

Across the globe, more than 400 large cities with a total population of 1.5 billion are at high or extreme risk due to some mixture of life-shortening pollution, dwindling water supplies, deadly heat waves, natural disasters and climate change

Forever Solutions For Forever Chemicals

Now is the time to establish goal-oriented educational campaigns, business models and policies that reimagine our global relationship with waste and pollution.

Americans' Pet Preferences Give Paws For Thought

Some 19% of Americans reported getting a new pet during the coronavirus pandemic.

Twitter has halted hiring as it waits to see whether Elon Musk will buy the company.

So Many Tweets, So Little Time

Are there really major problems for us as human beings with Twitter and other social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram?

Isolated, bleeding money and with its currency in freefall, Russia has grasped for the friendship of giant southwestern ally -- China

It's In China's Best Interests To Call Out Russia (But They Probably Won’t)

While the war gets uglier, China is facing blowback from the rest of the world as the country refuses to repudiate Moscow.

The Wall Street sign is pictured at the New York Stock exchange (NYSE) in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., March 9, 2020.

What's Driving Wall Street Sell-Offs?

One of the things behind the Wall Street sell-off is inflation, which is running at a 30-year high.

People walk by a Wall Street sign close to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., April 2, 2018.

Where Is The Bottom On Wall Street?

That's a difficult question to answer, as none has the perfect foresight to determine where the market will be trading tomorrow, a month, or a year from now.

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