A Mediterranean Community of Human Capital
Europe’s shrinking workforce is weighing on its productivity and welfare systems. Meanwhile, its southern Mediterranean neighbours currently produce growing numbers of graduates whom domestic labour
Oil falls as Middle East crude exports rise, G7 to release stocks
Oil prices fell on Monday as rising Middle East crude exports and a release of oil stocks by the Group of Seven nations boosted supplies,
HSBC sells $25 billion Australian home and personal loan portfolio to Blackstone
HSBC , is selling its A$36 billion ($25.30 billion) Australian home and personal loan book to global asset manager Blackstone in the world’s largest-ever home loan portfolio
Research value-added in elite economics PhD programmes
The 2025 US university endowment tax hike, together with other financial pressures, is pushing the wealthiest universities to shrink their doctoral cohorts. This column exploits
Energy Development Oman mandates USD 10-year sukuk
In October, the company listed a $130 million sukuk on the Muscat Stock Exchange. Oil and gas producer Energy Development Oman has mandated a 10-year
Wheat steadies after selloff triggered by USDA’s production estimates
Gorey said investor positioning had become more neutral in recent weeks, and that because the Ukraine-Russia war was not impeding grain exports. U.S. wheat futures
Aligning drug prices and innovation: How global spillovers shape the future of medicines
As the US and EU push forward with drug-pricing reforms, the topic has moved to the centre of political debate. This column shows how national
Saudi, UAE school operator Almasar Alshamil’s retail IPO raises $47.9mln
Retail offering oversubscribed by 1.21 times, indicating strong investor interest. Almasar Alshamil Education Company, a provider of specialised education in the GCC, has raised SAR
Cities that work: How urban tourism drives jobs
When cities invest in tourism, they invest in jobs, entrepreneurship, and growth. Marrakech is a compelling example. In 2024, the city welcomed nearly 4 million tourists, each
Citi to tie up with Coinbase to boost digital payments for institutional clients
The partnership will initially focus on enabling users to deposit and withdraw traditional currencies. Citigroup and cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase plan to collaborate on digital asset
