Using firm-level data from the global supply network, researchers from the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) quantified countries' exposure to production losses caused by firm defaults in other countries. According to their findings, wealthy nations are only exposed to supply chain disruptions from other high-income countries, while poor and developing nations are exposed to shocks from all countries.
Did Lockdowns Set A Global Revolt In Motion? Authored by Jeffrey Tucker via The Brownstone Institute, My first article on the coming backlash - admittedly wildly optimistic - went to print April 24, 2020. After 6 weeks of lockdown, I confidently predicted a political revolt, a movement against masks, a population-wide revulsion against the elites, a demand to reject “social distancing” and streaming-only life, plus widespread disgust at everything and everyone involved. I was...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that severe cyber attacks against financial institutions could lead to major bank runs and market selloffs. While this hasn’t happened yet, the IMF has observed these effects on a smaller scale after a cyber attack hits a bank.
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The continuing shortage of ADHD medication is causing those with the
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Sweden is putting together a new group to boost the country’s international reputation, following a series of disinformation campaigns and Quran burnings which stirred outrage in the Arab world.
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Fresh gunfire erupted Tuesday in downtown Port-au-Prince, forcing aid workers to halt urgently needed care for thousands of Haitians. Weeks of gang violence have forced some 18 hospitals to stop working and caused a shortage of medical supplies as Haiti's biggest seaport and main international airport remain closed, warned aid
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Satellite imagery released by Iran International purportedly illustrates precise damage inflicted on Iranian air defenses in an alleged Israeli strike on Friday, near a nuclear site. The images depict meticulous targeting, suggesting a high level of accuracy in the attack. Iran International, known for its critical stance against the Iranian government, published these images. According […]
Rules due to come in this month will impose new handling fees – and experts say small suppliers are already being driven awayMinisters’ decision to impose Brexit import checks on 30 April will lead to shortages of some foods, flowers and herbs, industry leaders have warned.In the week after the government was accused of blindsiding the British food industry by giving 27 days’ notice that every consignment of items such as camembert, steak, tulips and chives would be subject to fees of up to...