Stock market may experience a downturn in 2027, and current shifts indicate potential issues, warns Capital Economics.
Capital Economics is raising concerns that the current significant shifts in U.S. stocks may indicate an impending stock market bubble set to burst in 2027, which could lead to a prolonged period of instability across major indexes. On February 20th, John Higgins, the chief market economist at Capital Economics, suggested that the recent better performance […]
How apps are changing the economics of banking
Bangladesh’s banking sector is seeing a transformation as smartphones take over traditional branches. As of October 20, 2025, digital banking is thriving in Bangladesh. Applications like Citytouch, Astha, and NexusPay are rapidly replacing the need for in-person bank visits. Citytouch has seen a remarkable growth, with user numbers soaring to Tk 8.82 billion, and daily […]
Trump has revived one of the oldest misconceptions in economics
Four months after the day of liberation, President Trump is set to announce victory in the ongoing trade war. He hailed a recent agreement with the EU in July as “the biggest deal he’s ever made.” When Trump reignited the trade conflict in early August, there was a wave of trade news. Diplomats flocked to […]
The Impact of a Recent Math Advancement on Economics
The Economic Implications of Silent Deception In February, a California high school student, Hannah Kylo, accomplished something a leading mathematician couldn’t achieve in over four decades. Mizohata has successfully disproven Takeuchi’s theory. This significant breakthrough was shared in a 14-page preprint, extending its relevance beyond pure mathematics. Economists, policymakers, and risk managers would do well […]
Navarro proposes Trump for the Nobel Prize in economics
During a recent appearance, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro asserted that President Trump deserves a Nobel Prize for his efforts in “restructuring” global trade practices. “He essentially teaches world trade economics,” Navarro noted, suggesting that Trump’s actions qualify him for the Nobel in economics. He emphasized that the world’s largest market is acknowledging a […]
The Grand and Impressive Bill Represents Conservative Economics at Its Finest
Significant Conservative Legislation There’s a common notion circulating in the financial media suggesting that today’s Republicans have strayed from their fiscal conservatism. The narrative typically goes like this: Once upon a time, conservatives were cautious spenders. Then Trump entered the scene, and suddenly, Republicans swapped serious budget considerations for flashy spending and short-term electoral gains. […]
Celebrating 50 Years of Arthur Laffer’s Supply-Side Economics
50 Ruffer Curve At the Capitol on May 13, guests gathered for a celebratory dinner marking an anniversary that, while not officially recognized, certainly deserves acknowledgment. Looking back to September 13, 1974, the young economist Arthur Laffer aimed to articulate the concept of an optimal tax rate—one that maximizes both tax revenue and economic growth. […]
UK services sector contracts for the first time in 17 months due to concerns over Trump’s tariffs | Economics
The UK’s services sector, which had been expanding for 17 months, saw an unexpected downturn in April. This decline was largely due to the uncertainty stemming from Donald Trump’s tariff policies, which affected new orders and exports. A recent survey of purchasing managers indicated that the tariff situation has cooled activity in a sector that […]
Consumer confidence in the UK drops to its lowest point since December 2022, according to Which? | Economics
Consumer confidence in the UK has dropped to its lowest point since the beginning of the cost of living crisis. This decline is fueled by concerns over US tariffs and the ongoing war in Ukraine. According to a recent survey, almost two-thirds of respondents expect the economy to get worse within the next year, while […]
Ireland’s connections to America in politics and economics are significant.
President Trump has made some waves recently with his tariff policies, triggering concern about the future of free trade following the end of the Cold War. It’s now been eighty years since World War II, and during that time, international trade has significantly bolstered America’s influence and friendships worldwide. Yet, these tariffs have alienated the […]