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The changing role of the US dollar
The U.S. dollar is the world’s dominant currency. However, amid rising geopolitical fragmentation, conflicts over international trade and finance, and...
Hundreds of miles away, Hurricane Ernesto still affects US beaches with rip currents, house collapse
Even with the storm hundreds of miles offshore, Hurricane Ernesto was still being felt Saturday along much of the U.S....
Six facts about the post-pandemic commercial real estate market in the US and what they tell us about the future of retail
The commercial real estate (CRE) sector experienced significant demand disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding the trends impacting this sector...
Offshore ownership of American real estate is a black box. The Treasury has the power to open it.
In September of 2022, not long after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, officials from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) raided...
Egypt’s currency edges higher against the US dollar after price hikes
CAIRO -- The Egyptian pound is sliding against foreign currencies, inching nearer to 50 per U.S. dollar after a recent...
Should African central banks pursue digital currencies?
A Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is an electronic form of a country’s official currency. They have recently become a...
The Meaning Behind “Strange Currencies” by R.E.M. and How Michael Hutchence of INXS Inspired the Song
Thirty years ago, R.E.M. released their loud, glam rock masterpiece Monster. By 1994, they observed alternative music dominate popular culture,...
Civil unrest in the US: property insurance considerations
The death of an African-American man in Minneapolis police custody on May 25 has spurred widespread protests and unrest across...
As Property Tax Bills Rise, States Look for Long-Term Solutions
Property tax relief is high on the agenda of many lawmakers from states in the Mountain West, where property values...
