In addition to warning that “the feedback to accelerating climate change may already be underway,” the U.S. government’s latest report on conditions in the Arctic … Deep Trouble for Arctic and BeyondRead more
Economics
British universities invest in Israeli apartheid
British universities have invested more than an estimated half a billion dollars in companies that arm Israel or support Israeli settlement infrastructure. This revelation comes … British universities invest in Israeli apartheidRead more
The Value of Everything
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Running country like a business
Michael Hudson KIM BROWN: Welcome to The Real News Network in Baltimore. I’m Kim Brown. Donald Trump promised repeatedly to, “Drain the swamp,” during his … Running country like a businessRead more
Capitalists saying capitalism basically is not working for the majority of people
With just over $18 billion to his name, capitalism has been good to Ray Dalio: He started his hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, out of a … Capitalists saying capitalism basically is not working for the majority of peopleRead more
Strong leader but a weak currency
[tweet 1165872143382409216] That’s 24 % erosion of value of the Rupee. Strong man is an illusion created by media and consummate acting. What was ₹58 … Strong leader but a weak currencyRead more
Struggled to imagine this huge number
As the $55 million needed to repair Flint’s water system and the $650 million Americans gather for medical bills on GoFundMe each year appear in … Struggled to imagine this huge numberRead more
Interest Rate Derivatives Trading Explodes to $6.5 Trillion/Day
The volume of over-the-counter (OTC) interest rate derivatives traded globally soared by 141% in three years to $6.5 trillion per day in April 2019, according … Interest Rate Derivatives Trading Explodes to $6.5 Trillion/DayRead more
Huge Losses by Vodafone Idea, Airtel May Further Cripple Banks
Underlining the looming crisis in the country’s telecom sector, two private telecom service providers have posted a whopping combined loss of Rs 73,966 crore in … Huge Losses by Vodafone Idea, Airtel May Further Cripple BanksRead more