Remote work matters, but culture is the elephant in the room

Debates among managers and organisations about when and how to implement remote work are ongoing. This column provides empirical evidence on rates of remote work
Trump orders US exit from the World Health Organization

The United States will leave the World Health Organization, President Donald Trump said on Monday, saying the global health agency had mishandled the COVID-19 pandemic and other
Global crude exports dip as trade routes reshuffle again

The volume of global crude exports in 2024 declined 2%, the first fall since the COVID-19 pandemic, shipping data showed, due to weak demand growth
Oil falls as traders digest Trump tariff reprieve, stronger dollar

Oil prices fell on Tuesday as investors assessed U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans to apply new tariffs later than expected while boosting oil and gas
Exchange rates and recoveries from crises: The role of labour market institutions

When external shocks occur, fixed exchange rate regimes are usually considered less effective than floating regimes. This column analyses the role of labour market flexibility
The demand-side story: Structural change and the decline in female labour force participation in India

India’s rapid economic growth in recent decades has been accompanied by a shift from agriculture to services. While this structural transformation has driven significant improvements
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Trump’s crypto token surges to $11.7 bln market cap, bitcoin hits record high

Donald Trump’s newly-created cryptocurrency soared on Monday to nearly $12 billion in market value, drawing in billions in trading volume, while bitcoin hit a record
Triumphant Trump returns to White House, launching new era of upheaval

Donald Trump will be sworn in as U.S. president on Monday, ushering in another turbulent four-year term with promises to push the limits of executive power,
European public goods: the time for action is now

At around 1 percent of GDP – a level unchanged since the 1980s – the EU budget pales in comparison to the United States federal

