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Left Hook Economics The Political Economy Research Institute’s new initiative brings together economists and practitioners to develop transformative but practical policies for a fairer, greener, and more democratic economy. Gerald Epstein Aug 22, 2026 Credit: istock.com/S-S-S An old saying goes: “You can’t beat something with nothing.”First, what are we trying to beat? The neoliberal order ushered in by President Ronald Reagan and continued in various forms by the Bush and Clinton administrations did considerable harm to America’s workers. Now, however, things are getting worse. We are facing a particularly pernicious form of corrupt authoritarian capitalism that is dominated by a…

Gantry has secured a $28.3 million loan to recapitalize a three-building portfolio of industrial properties located in California’s Central Valley. The cross-collateralized properties encompass a total of 531,000 square feet and are located at 550 N. Pioneer Ave in Woodland, 9971 Horn Rd in Sacramento, and 401 South Granada Drive, Madera. The portfolio is 100% leased to a diverse lineup of industrial users. Principal Tony Kaufmann and associate Toby Judge with Gantry’s San Francisco production office represented the borrower, a private real estate investor. The five-year, non-recourse, floating rate loan was provided by one of Gantry’s correspondent life company lenders and…

The broader equity markets witnessed intense volatility over the past few days in sync with the bond yields but in the opposite direction. After surging to multi-decade highs, bond yields declined significantly as the Treasury Department announced plans to more than double the size of its government debt repurchases. This apparently helped the stock market snap a three-day losing streak and revive its momentum.However, surging oil prices and economic sanctions against Iran, which President Trump claimed to be the “Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale,” added to the cacophony and pulled equity markets down while pushing bond yields…

Why is the idea of a planned economy anathema to so many people despite China’s success? And why do so many retain faith in market economies given the economic chaos much of the Western world is descending into? These questions have acquired a particular piquancy as Hong Kong embraces long-term planning for the first time, attracting criticism from some that it is falling into Chinese-style error.Having been in Asia for 50 years – in Singapore, which I consider a planned economy, and Hong Kong – and having travelled in and written about China while also living in Japan, perhaps I…

Mumbai: ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund has launched a new investor awareness campaign aimed at simplifying Flexicap investing through a relatable storytelling approach. The campaign seeks to build awareness and consideration for Flexicap Funds by highlighting how investors can access Large Cap, Mid Cap and Small Cap companies through a single fund. At the centre of the campaign is a digital film that uses a football match as a metaphor for investing. The film draws a parallel between a successful football team, where players with different strengths work together towards a common objective, and Flexicap Funds, which invest across Large Cap,…

With Bitcoin surpassing $77,000 in the cryptocurrency market, altcoins also experienced strong gains. Zcash ($ZEC) was one of the assets that benefited most from the overall positive market sentiment, while many major altcoins gained value at double-digit rates. According to CoinGecko data, $ZEC surged 47.1% in the last 24 hours, reaching $827.02. Despite subsequent dips, it is still trading 35% higher today. Bitcoin Cash (BCH) gained 31.4% in value during the same period, rising to $299.49, while Canton (CC) increased by 20.4% to $0.1223. Cardano (ADA) rose by 19% to $0.2563, while Dogecoin (DOGE) and WhiteBIT Coin (WBT) gained approximately…

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AS MARKET regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India tightened norms to discourage speculation in equity derivatives, 2025-26 has for the first time witnessed an annual decline in the number of retail traders participating in this segment. In what may worry policymakers, individuals with lower income of under Rs 5 lakh a year make up an overwhelming majority of retail F&O (futures and options) traders. From 75% in 2024-25, it is down only marginally to 73% in 2025-26. This shows “derivatives participation remained concentrated among lower-income individuals”, a SEBI report said. Futures and options are instruments based on underlying company stocks…

How is the UTILITY to XAF exchange rate calculated?The UTILITY to XAF exchange rate calculation is based on the current value of UTILITY (often in USD or USDT), converted to XAF using institutional-grade FX rates. The rate reflects real-time market pricing pulled from deep global liquidity sources.Why does the UTILITY to XAF rate change so frequently?UTILITY to XAF rate changes so frequently because both utility token and CFA Franc BEAC are constantly influenced by global news, supply/demand, and market activity. Thus, their prices can shift every few seconds, especially during periods of high volatility.What’s the difference between the displayed rate…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ConConAI has announced that its $CON token Phase 1 presale has surpassed 40% as the project continues to develop its network of specialist AI advisors and commercial listings platform. The project states that $CON is currently available at $0.005 during Phase 1, with five planned presale phases ahead of a targeted DEX listing of $0.01.The announcement comes as ConConAI expands its platform across decision-making categories including travel, property, and investment-related research. According to the project, businesses and commercial partners will be able to use $CON for listings, placement, and performance-based…