Simon Johnson, an economist and a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images U.S.-based economists Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson were awarded the Nobel prize in economic sciences on Monday for their work on wealth inequality between nations. The academics have helped show why societies with “poor rule of law and …
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Labour woos new business to Britain
Stockcam | E+ | Getty Images LONDON — The U.K. Labour government is hoping to woo foreign capital to the country on Monday, as it hosts its inaugural International Investment Summit in London. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Finance Minister Rachel Reeves and Business Minister Jonathan Reynolds will lead the one-day event at London’s Guildhall, which is expected to be attended …
Read More »China property stocks jump after Beijing proposes measures to lift troubled sector
Investor confidence in China’s real estate market appear to be boosted by the government’s promise to support the sector and some loosening of policies. But analysts say China’s high-growth property market may be a thing of the past. Getty Images | Getty Images News | Getty Images China property stocks jumped Monday after Beijing layed out more support measures over …
Read More »New Nikon Binoculars, Z Telephoto Sale
If you watched the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards on Tuesday, you may have recognized the name of the winner in the Natural Artistry category. Talented wildlife photographer Jiří Hřebíček took home the prize with his image The Artful Crow. A common and overlooked bird captured in a city park brought him extraordinary success. Jiří has shared his winning …
Read More »With a stagnant PPI, the Fed’s near the finish line
Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, during the National Association of Business Economics (NABE) annual meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, US, on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. Seth Herald | Bloomberg | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, …
Read More »After anti-tourism protests, Spain receives record number of travelers
On July 6, thousands of anti-tourism protesters marched through the streets of Barcelona, shouting: “Tourists go home!” A little more than a month later, Spain’s tourism board sent a mass email with a different message: “Spain: the summer you’ll want to repeat every year … We can’t wait to see you!” Tourists caught in the crossfire of Barcelona’s July protest …
Read More »Kansas City’s Temwa Chawinga breaks NWSL’s season-season scoring record with 19th goal
Getty Images The National Women’s Soccer League has a new single-season scoring record holder. Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga scored her 19th goal of the season, a game-winner, on the road against Bay FC at PayPal Park on Saturday night. The Malawian international broke the 2019 regular season record of 18 goals in a single season held by former …
Read More »England’s depth on display as Three Lions rebound from Greece loss, beat Finland in UEFA Nations League
England won 3-1 away at Finland in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday to provisionally pull level on points with Greece in League B Group 2 ahead of their home clash with Republic of Ireland later in the day in Piraeus. The Three Lions have slipped behind the Greeks after their 2-1 loss at Wembley earlier in the week which …
Read More »Where to watch Chivas de Guadalajara vs. Club America: Liga MX friendly live stream, TV, prediction, pick
This international break is giving us an extra dose of Mexican soccer’s leading rivalry between Chivas Guadalajara and Club America. The two bitter rivals will meet at NRG Stadium in Texas on Sunday — just over one month since their last league meeting which was won 1-0 by America. Both will be keen to get back to top form ahead …
Read More »World Cup 2026’s potential surprise participants: Venezuela, Bolivia and Iraq could qualify
Although not all of the qualification zones for the FIFA 2026 World Cup have been activated yet, the ones that are underway already have some surprise names in contention for qualification at the end of the current process. UEFA is the most notable region to not yet get underway in terms of the road to the United States, Mexico and …
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