Gold rises as Fed flags economic uncertainty; Sino-US trade talks in focus

Gold climbed on Thursday after the Federal Reserve warned of rising inflation and labor market risks fuelling economic uncertainty, while investors awaited the outcome of
Short-term labour mobility drives innovation in Africa

A growing body of research highlights the importance of mobility in the global knowledge economy, but has largely focused on high-income countries. This column addresses
Trade policy for developing economies

Developing economies face a far more challenging international trade environment than they did at the start of the 21st century. Yet trade remains an essential
Article-level slant and polarisation of news consumption on social media

Over the last two decades, social media has become a primary news source for millions of people, raising concerns over ‘echo chambers’ and ‘filter bubbles’.

