Blinding lights: the hidden science behind gambling’s glow
MMPhoto21/ShutterstuckThere’s a reason casinos rarely have windows or clocks, they’re engineered to make you lose track of time. But what if it’s not just time you’re losing?
Why Israel-Iran tensions might not raise prices at the pump as much as feared (for now)
GreenOak/ShutterstockThe unexpected attack by Israel on Iran, a major oil-producing nation, may undermine anaemic global economic growth and hinder central banks’ ability to cope in an already uncertain market.
Index-linked Treasury Stock
Index-linked treasury stocks are gilts issued by the UK Government. They pay out twice a year, with the amount indexed to the Retail Prices Index.
China positions itself as a stable economic partner and alternative to ‘unpredictable’ Trump
After the second world war, the US and its western allies created a set of international agreements and institutions to govern attitudes to mutual defence, economics and human rights. For decades this created stable alliances and predictable economic plans.
The transmission of monetary policy: from mortgage rates to consumption
This article analyses the transmission of monetary policy to consumption via its impact on mortgage payments. Simulations using the current distribution of loans across households show that, despite rate cuts, a substantial part of past tightening is still in the pipeline. The average interest rate on outstanding mortgages is expected to continue to increase, translating into a persistent drag on the expected consumption recovery.
House Policy Bill Would Add $3.4 Trillion to Debt, Swamping Economic Gains
The updated findings from the Congressional Budget Office amounted to the latest dour report card for the president’s signature legislation.
Companies Ask Supreme Court to Fast-Track Challenge to Tariffs
Two toy manufacturers asked the court to greatly expedite their case, in an unusual request.
Investing in NHS staff wellbeing could produce economic benefits the UK desperately needs
Drazen Zigic/ShutterstockHealth emerged as a major beneficiary in the UK government’s recent spending review. It highlighted a clear ambition to modernise public services — particularly the NHS — through digital transformation and expanded use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Senate Republicans Propose Key Tax Tweaks to House Bill
Party lawmakers proposed changes to the tax code that could offer the greatest benefit to businesses.
Fed’s ‘Wait and See’ Approach Is Intact as New Risks Cloud Economic Outlook
The central bank is set to hold interest rates steady for its fourth straight meeting, a pause that could be extended through the summer.
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