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South Asia Growth Slows on US Tariff Shock
New ReviewSouth Asia — The world’s fastest-growing region — is hitting a roadblock. The world bank has slashed its outlook for 2026 to 5.8 percent, Down nearly a percentage point — and the lowest in 25 years. The reason? A trade shock triggered by...
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Nigel Farage is a socialist, says former Labour candidate Matthew Syed
New ReviewNigel Farage is a “socialist”, the newspaper columnist and former Labour candidate Matthew Syed has told the Conservative party conference. Mr Syed, who announced he had joined the Conservatives last month, said: “Reform UK is described...
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Trump Bets Trillions On Tariffs
New ReviewPresident Donald Trump has claimed that his tariffs could generate up to one trillion dollars annually. The president has also floated the idea of using part of this revenue to issue direct payments to Americans, Proposing a dividend of...
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US government on the brink of a shutdown as national debt soars past $37 trillion
New ReviewThe US faces a potential government shutdown as Congress debates federal spending and national debt rises to more than $37 trillion.
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How Electronic Arts’ historic $55B buyout impacts Canada’s video game industry
New ReviewElectronic Arts, maker of video games like The Sims and Madden NFL, is being acquired for $55 billion US, the biggest leveraged buyout attempt in history. Many details of the deal remain unknown, but as Michelle Ghoussoub reports, it's...
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What's happens to the revenue generated by Trump's tariffs?
New ReviewRepublican Sen. Josh Hawley has introduced legislation that would use some of the revenue to send rebate checks to Americans. (Scripps News)
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Rising auto loan delinquencies impact on the economy
New ReviewThe rise in auto loan delinquencies is signaling consumers are financially stretched thin. (Scripps News)
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Ma-Me-O Beach residents facing uncertain future
New ReviewResidents of the summer village of Ma-Me-O Beach are facing a big decision. This month they’ll be voting to decide whether to dissolve as a summer village and join the county of Wetaskiwin. A vote brought on by financial woes that...
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French government collapses: PM Bayoru to resign, Macron faces calls for impeachment
New ReviewFrance has plunged into political uncertainty after Prime Minister François Bayrou lost a crucial no-confidence vote, leading to the collapse of the government.
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Nepal Protests: The Economics Behind Nepal's Unrest
New ReviewNepal is in crisis. Violent protests have forced prime minister KP Sharma Oli to resign. While the immediate trigger to these protests was a social media ban, the roots of this unrest go far deeper.
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Three of 'fiscally fraught four' see leadership change
New ReviewOnce Again, Financial Markets Are Focusing on Politics. By the End of Monday, Three of the "Fiscally Fraught Four" Countries Saw Their Leadership Structures Break Down in the Span of Just Four Days. The Political Uncertainty Led to High...
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Africa under crippling death: Protestors urge trade justice
New ReviewHundreds of Workers Poured Onto the Streets of Accra, Ghana's Capital, Demanding the Cancellation of Africa's Soaring External Debt, Now Exceeding $1.3 Trillion. Ghana Is One of Over 20 Countries Restructuring Its Debt Obligations. The...
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Ghana's debt distress: Demonstrators condemn high cost of loans for Africa
There have been marches in Ghana's capital Accra, condemning the high cost of credit for African economies.
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A busy day for Saskatoon city council
A full agenda for Saskatoon city council on Aug. 27, 2025, includes issues such as the debt limit, the site for a new fire station and storm disaster assistance.
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Can U.S. Sustain Debt Surge to 250% of GDP?
A study presented at the federal reserve's jackson hole conference suggested that the U.S. Could sustain a debt surge to 250 percent of GDP without causing interest rates to rise. However, the white paper added that’s possible only if...
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India’s online gambling crisis: Borrowed money, mounting losses
On Gravitas plus this week, we uncover the dark side of online gambling. From lives lost to mounting debts and shattered families, we uncover the real stories of addiction, mental trauma and legal chaos.
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What type of impact are student loan changes having on borrowers
There has been a surge of delinquent student loan accounts since President Donald Trump took office and changed many of the policies and repayment plans — with borrowers over the age of 50 accounting for the majority of those delinquencies.
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Economists call US debt plan ‘unrealistic’
Donald Trump says his tariff regime has a two fold purpose, paying down America’s 37 trillion dollar national debt and possibly sharing the revenue with citizens. But the treasury data shows a gap between rhetoric and reality.
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Will Kodak Go Out of Business for Good?
Kodak has issued a "going concern" warning, expressing serious doubt about its ability to continue operating due to financial instability.
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US marks worst ever debt crisis amid Trump's Tariff play
All eyes are on US President Donald trump's meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin next week in Alaska for Ukraine peace talks. But trump's claim of an economic windfall from higher tariff collections ahead of that meeting seems...
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Economist weighs in on B.C. ending the 2024 fiscal year with a $7.3B deficit
A recent provincial update showed the fiscal year's final deficit came in at $7.3 billion, $564 million lower than expectations. Marc Lee, a senior economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, said it makes sense that B.C....
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America’s Credit Card Cliff: Are We Near the Edge?
Bankrate's Ted Rossman breaks down record-high $1.209 trillion in U.S. household credit debt and the financial risks looming for year’s end.
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Tariffs, Debt & The Dollar: What’s Trump’s Real Strategy?
Trump’s tariffs may look like trade war tactics, but there’s more beneath the surface. With $7 trillion in US Debt set to roll over by 2026, and the total debt nearing $37 trillion, analysts say tariffs are part of a deeper strategy:...
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Trump tariffs war: Massive debt pile up drives Trump policies
As President Trump reignites his trade war hitting India with 25% tariffs and punishing other global partners, what would happen if the world turned the tables on America?