TOKYO — December 8, 2025 — Japan is transforming the Osaka-Kansai Expo into a national experiment in circular economy practices, repurposing pavilion materials, reusing structural components, and recycling nearly all remaining waste. As the Expo’s dismantling begins, organizers say the effort could become a global model for sustainable event planning, influencing future international exhibitions, sporting…
WASHINGTON — December 7, 2025 — New data from the Commerce Department shows that inflation remains elevated but is no longer accelerating, offering cautious relief to households heading into the busiest shopping period of the year. While the Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates next week, consumer sentiment remains divided as families…
Inflation Trends Shape Consumer Confidence New data from the Commerce Department shows inflation remains elevated, but importantly, it is not accelerating. That stabilization offers a modest sense of relief for households still navigating higher prices for essentials like groceries, fuel, and rent. Despite lingering cost pressures, many Americans are reassessing how rising prices affect their…
Central Bank Weighs Policy Adjustment The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is signaling that another interest rate cut remains possible as the year draws to a close. Governor Eli Remolona Jr. said the central bank is closely monitoring economic data ahead of its final monetary policy meeting scheduled for December 11. While no decision is guaranteed,…
K-Shaped Pattern Highlights Diverging Financial Paths in the United States The K-shaped economy describes a divide where wealthy Americans enjoy rising incomes while others face stagnation. Analysts say the pattern explains strong markets existing alongside widening financial pressures. Economists note that this divide complicates interpretations of broader economic performance. Traditional indicators appear strong, yet many…
Shutdown Lasts for the Third Longest Time Without a Breakthrough The federal government has now been shut down for 20 consecutive days, marking the third-longest closure in U.S. history after the Senate failed for the 11th time to pass a funding resolution. Federal workers remain unpaid, public services are deteriorating, and no compromise appears imminent.…
Think of a world where all your digital assistants could manage your calendar, negotiate bills, buy groceries, and take care of your entire finances without any physical commands. This sounds like a scene from a fictional movie, but, in fact, it is the world we are heading to with autonomous AI agents. With the tireless…
The Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business at Clemson University has established an active center of intellectual and scholarly pursuit through the annual Research Seminar Series. This endeavor serves as an important outlet for the institution’s research faculty to communicate their work in progress as it celebrates and promotes dialogue and strengthens collaboration…
Mainland China’s cryptocurrency trading and mining ban, enforced in 2021, continues to remain active today. However, parts of China’s authorities are considering substantial changes on account of severe economic stagnation and an increasing pile of crypto assets being seized within the state. A Legislative Shift: In Favor Of Treating Cryptocurrency As Assets Authorities from the…
The orthodox ceremony celebrating the Way of the Cross, marking Jesus Christ’s final journey, had an incredible effect this year. As part of the Good Friday service in the Colosseum, he reflected on the self-evident principles of Christianity and blended them with the fears and challenges of contemporary society in the 21st century. God’s Economy:…
