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Fertilizer prices are hammering farmers: What does that mean for agricultural prices? Prices for fertilizers skyrocketed in 2021, with annual growth in U.S. fertilizer prices reaching nearly 80% year-on-year at the end... -
400% growth in NFTs: A revolutionary technology or a bubble about to burst? Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are certificates of ownership for digital artwork. The certificates are registered on a blockchain, which is a... -
Going against the tide: China’s monetary stimulus efforts run contrary to those of other major central banks The Chinese economy is currently grappling with numerous regulatory reforms, a bloated, debt-ridden property market, and a zero-tolerance approach to... -
The oil market bulls are back, but will the rally last? Oil prices rebounded to over USD 80.0 per barrel in recent days, after fears regarding the impact of the Omicron... -
From one crisis to another: Russia’s economy can’t catch its breath Tensions between NATO and Russia have reached boiling point yet again in recent months, due to the country’s longstanding spat... -
Finger on the trigger: Should central banks hold their fire? The last couple of months have been a whirlwind in the central banking space, with a drastically more hawkish turn... -
A double-dip Brazilian recession: Could higher inflation and interest rates further dent momentum? The Brazilian economy continues to grapple with a double whammy: Inflation hit a near six-year high in November, while interest... -
A tough road ahead: Sri Lanka’s debt sustainability Recently, concerns about Sri Lanka’s external debt position have intensified, confirmed by a streak of downgrades by rating agencies. Moreover,... -
Omicron’s economic impact: ominous or overblown? Heightened uncertainty caused by the new Omicron variant is undermining consumer and business confidence around the world, due to the...