OECD: Global economic outlook weakens as policy uncertainty weighs on demand
The OECD report, which highlights that the global economy proved more resilient than expected in the first half of 2025, states: “Nevertheless, downside risks are likely to persist due to…
For a balance between money and life: “Lagom”, “Hygge” and ‘Gemütlichkeit’!
Halim Çun The book titled “Money Awareness: How Do You Earn, Protect and Grow Your Money?” written by Cristina Benito and published by Scala Yayınları, is an excellent introductory book…
Puss-in-the-corner? Blind man’s buff?
Can Baydarol Our eyes were on the United States during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The messages delivered at the General Assembly, followed by the Erdoğan-Trump meeting at the…
Not unemployment, theft, robbery, it is impoverishment data
Osman Şenkul “Do you know why the unemployment rate is rising? Because more jobs are sought during times of crisis. Particularly among women, the labour force participation rate increases during…
IMF Research: Global debt remains above 235 percent of World GDP
Global debt has stabilised, though it remains at an elevated level, as a continued reduction in private-sector lending offset greater borrowing by governments. Total debt was little changed last year,…
Money and currency is all about power and politics
Chris Skinner It’s been really interesting watching the moves of Donald Trump to Make America Great Again by doubling down on the dollar being the reserve currency of the world…
“When you embrace a goal of true financial freedom, your mindset changes”
Jamila Souffrant For many, the struggle to pay off debt is real. For the majority of Americans who live paycheck to paycheck or who can’t find $500 for an emergency,…
The postponement decision eased the pressure, BIST was the most rising stock exchange
Levent Gürses The postponement of the lawsuit concerning the CHP’s 38th Ordinary Congress held on 4-5 November 2023 benefited the stock market. As of Thursday, 18 September, Borsa Istanbul was…
The cost of “cost inflation”
Osman Şenkul Nasreddin Hoca was selling eggs at the market. Business was good; the eggs were selling out quickly, and Hoca would bring in a new batch and put them…
Experts: Irreversible damage may occur in Mediterranean ecosystems
Warming seas, acidification, and sea level rise threaten biodiversity, fish stocks, and key coastal ecosystems across the Mediterranean. The Mediterranean Sea recorded its warmest July on record this year, with…