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LeftEast was a cosponsor of an online conference on non-capitalist mixed economies from June 23–26 2021.  Co-sponsors of the conference included the Karl Polanyi Center, Eszmélet Journal, Social Theory College in Budapest, Polanyi Institute, Geopolitical Economy Research Group, Institute of Political History Social Theory Research Group, The Study Group on Global Labour History and Social Conflicts – IHC Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Left East, Institutul pentru Solidaritate Socială, Working Group for Public Policy, Helyzet, Fordulat, CriticAtac, Transform Europe, and the International Karl Polanyi Society. A selection of the talks has been published by the Eszmélet Foundation in a special issue…

Join us for the Annual Pennsylvania Institutional Forum Over the past 12 months, the Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PennPSERS) returned 10.26%, with its private infrastructure portfolio emerging as a bright spot during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. According to its latest annual report, the pension fund PennPSERS posted solid long-term annualized returns of 8.49% over three years, 7.42% over five years and 8.41% over 10 years.returned 6.12% for the fiscal year, compared with its blended policy benchmark return of 7.78%, while total fund assets increased to roughly $85.7B. “Our long-term investment performance remains strong, with annualized…

At 5:45 a.m. Eastern Time today, the going rate for one Bitcoin (BTC) is $64,055.25. That’s $575.27 lower than yesterday morning’s level and about $54,600 below where it stood a year ago. Bitcoin price% ChangePrice of Bitcoin yesterday$64,630.52-0.89%Price of Bitcoin 1 month ago$66,210.81-3.25%Price of Bitcoin 1 year ago$118,640.81-46.00%Price of Bitcoin yesterdayBitcoin price$64,630.52% Change-0.89%Price of Bitcoin 1 month agoBitcoin price$66,210.81% Change-3.25%Price of Bitcoin 1 year agoBitcoin price$118,640.81% Change-46.00% What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin holds the distinction of being the original cryptocurrency and remains the most widely followed digital coin today. Its market capitalization is around $1.33 trillion, putting it well ahead of…

The CPPE noted that recent economic reforms have strengthened several macroeconomic fundamentals, including foreign exchange liquidity and fiscal revenues. However, it argued that these gains have yet to translate into meaningful improvements for the productive sectors of the economy, where manufacturers, small businesses and consumers continue to grapple with high operating costs and constrained demand.Macroeconomic Gains Yet to Reach the Real EconomyAccording to the CPPE, Nigeria has recorded progress in stabilising the foreign exchange market and improving fiscal performance following key policy reforms. These developments have helped restore investor confidence and strengthened the country’s macroeconomic outlook.Despite these gains, the organisation…

Related news Shares Magazine 16 July 2026 Ask the experts. Paul Angell is on hand to answer your questions about investments. If you’d like a question considered for a future edition, send it in now.Or alternatively leave a rating for the article and include your question in the comment box.It’s hard for me to understand the case for active funds for stock investing. If tracker funds are almost always cheaper, when would you choose an active fund instead? David M  Paul Angell, AJ Bell Head of Investment Research, says:You’re correct in saying that tracker funds, which follow an index, are typically cheaper…

Jul 16, 2026 US regulators are pushing activist hedge funds to name their financial backers, a shift that could expose Gulf family offices quietly participating in American markets. The Securities and Exchange Commission now requires activist investors to list their clients in official filings, potentially unsettling funds that have long resisted such transparency.Last week, the SEC issued updated guidance on 13D filings and proxy statements, clarifying its stance after six months of intense activist activity. For the Gulf region, where private family offices have steadily increased their North American market involvement, the consequences extend far beyond Wall Street.The SEC oversees…

No bailout for cryptocurrency, FRB Chair states in congressional testimony On the 14th, Kevin Waller, Chair of the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), indicated during a hearing of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee that there would be no bailouts for the cryptocurrency industry even if it were to face a crisis. This was his first appearance before Congress as FRB Chair. When asked by Democratic Congressman Brad Sherman about the response if a stablecoin issuer were to fail and a bank run occurred across the industry, Chair Waller stated, “We do not want to engage in bailout operations; that is…

FP Trading centers its offering on cost and execution speed: a Raw account with spreads from 0.1 pips and a $3 per side commission, or a commission-free Standard account, both reachable with a $100 minimum deposit. Traders get MT4, MT5 and cTrader plus a mobile app, and can trade 1,000+ instruments spanning forex, indices, commodities, metals, energies and crypto CFDs. The platform lineup supports copy and social trading and API access, with full charting through native MT4/MT5 tools. Research runs through Trading Central, sentiment indicators, an economic calendar and an in-house tool called FP Trading AI, alongside daily market analysis…

Affordability has become a paramount political issue, especially housing for young Americans. But do poor spending decisions and not house prices keep Gen Z and Millennials from buying? The debate highlights how markets ration goods and suggests that young Americans may face unprecedented challenges. Several May posts by Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary sparked the discussion. “Mr. Wonderful” called out young Americans spending $28 on lunch and ordering Door Dash continually and wondering why they cannot afford a home. Affordability becomes less salient if driven by spending. Poor decisions may explain the weak evidence for unaffordability. Examination reveals that Gen Z…

Trading platform Interactive Brokers announced that it has added nine new tokens through zerohash and three through Paxos, while introducing stablecoin withdrawal functionality. Clients can now move USD out of their IBKR account via conversion to USDC, PYUSD (PayPal USD), or RLUSD (Ripple USD), enabling near-instant 24/7 transfers to external wallets.The additions – including Aave, Uniswap, Lido, NEAR, and Pax Gold – extend IBKR’s crypto offering to roughly 30 tradeable digital assets. More significant than the token count is what the announcement signals about how traditional brokers approach crypto at this stage of its maturity.CEO Milan Galik said in a…