{"id":2029,"date":"2025-08-01T00:55:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T00:55:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ft365.org\/index.php\/2025\/08\/01\/1\/"},"modified":"2025-08-01T00:55:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T00:55:03","slug":"1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ft365.org\/index.php\/2025\/08\/01\/1\/","title":{"rendered":"1"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"main-content\" role=\"main\">\n<nav itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BreadcrumbList\"><span itemprop=\"itemListElement\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ListItem\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Home<\/span><meta itemprop=\"position\" content=\"1\"><\/span><span><i><\/i><\/span>Authors<span><i><\/i><\/span>TheCuriousEconomist<\/nav>\n<figure>\n<p> \t\t\t\tEconomic News\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Nigeria\u2019s economy grew 4.6% year-on-year in Q4 2024, marking its fastest expansion in a decade. According to the World Bank, the full-year growth rate reached 3.6% and is expected to continue in 2025. This is [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/70-ChatGPT-Image-May-12-2025-11_40_04-AM.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tEconomic News\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>President Trump has called his new trade pact with the UK a \u201cmaxed out deal.\u201d But behind the headlines, the fine print reveals something less exciting for economists and trade experts: a 10% baseline tariff [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/Milkshake-Tax.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tEconomic News\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>The UK government has launched a consultation to extend the soft drinks industry levy (SDIL)\u2014commonly known as the sugar tax\u2014to milkshakes, milk-based drinks, and their plant-based substitutes like oat and rice milk. The move follows [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/China-GDP-Q1.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tEconomic News\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>China\u2019s economy started 2025 with stronger-than-expected momentum, growing by 5.4% in Q1\u2014comfortably above forecasts of 5.1%. It\u2019s a solid showing for the world\u2019s second-largest economy, especially as the full impact of U.S. tariffs under President [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/British-Steel-Takeover.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tEconomic News\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>It\u2019s a dramatic move\u2014but one the U.K. government believes is essential for national economic security. In an extraordinary step, the government has taken control of British Steel\u2019s Scunthorpe plant under emergency legislation to prevent its [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/Trump-Tariffs.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tEconomic News\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>A new chapter in the U.S.-China trade war is unfolding\u2014and it\u2019s one that economists fear could bring widespread economic pain. President Trump has announced tariffs of at least 104% on Chinese goods, the most severe [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/UK-GDP.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tEconomic News\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>The U.K. economy is still stuck in low gear. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has halved its GDP growth forecast for 2025 from 2% to just 1%, forcing Finance Minister Rachel Reeves to make [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/Pepsi-Poppi.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tEconomic News\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>PepsiCo is planning to acquire prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion, marking a major shift toward health-conscious beverages. With traditional soda sales declining, functional sodas\u2014which include prebiotics and lower sugar content\u2014have emerged as a [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/South-Africa-gov-spending.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tEconomic News\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>South Africa has announced a three-year, 1 trillion rand ($54.5 billion) public infrastructure plan aimed at reviving economic growth. The ambitious strategy, unveiled by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, focuses on transport (402B rand), energy (219.2B [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/Canada-US-trade-war.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tEconomic News\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>The U.S.-Canada trade war is spilling over\u2014literally. In response to Trump\u2019s 25% tariffs on Canadian goods, several Canadian provinces, including Ontario, have removed U.S.-made alcohol from store shelves. The Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/US-GDP-Down.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tEconomic News\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Early 2025 economic data suggests the U.S. economy may be slowing down faster than expected. The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta\u2019s GDPNow model has slashed its first-quarter growth forecast from +2.3% to -1.5%, signaling a [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/poverty-4561704_1280.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tEconomic News\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>India\u2019s consumer market is far smaller than its population suggests, with only about 130-140 million people able to spend on non-essential goods, according to a report by Blume Ventures. Despite a population of 1.4 billion, [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/Google-canada.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tEconomic News\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Google is battling a lawsuit from Canada\u2019s Competition Bureau, which accuses the tech giant of abusing its market power in digital advertising. The bureau claims Google unlawfully linked its ad tech tools to dominate the [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/25-tariffs.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tEconomic News\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>President Donald Trump has reignited his trade war strategy, imposing sweeping 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports. Unlike his first administration\u2019s tariffs, which were justified on national security grounds, this time Trump is [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/China-US-Trade-War-Round-2.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tEconomic News\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>In a swift and strategic response to new U.S. tariffs, China has imposed its own levies on American goods while launching an antitrust investigation into Google. The move underscores the intensifying economic rivalry between the [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/UK-Infrastructure-plan.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tAggregate Demand and Supply\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>In a bold move to accelerate economic growth, the UK government has unveiled plans to limit legal challenges to major infrastructure projects. The policy targets judicial reviews \u2013 often used to delay projects such as [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/Greenland-for-Sale.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tCurious?\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Greenland might not seem like a typical focus for the United States, yet it became a surprising headline when former President Donald Trump floated the idea of purchasing the vast Arctic territory. While the suggestion [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/Nigeria-Brics.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tCurious?\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>BRICS, the bloc of major developing economies, has welcomed Nigeria as its newest partner country. Originally formed in 2009 by Brazil, Russia, India, and China\u2014later joined by South Africa in 2010\u2014BRICS was established as a [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/flag-754582_1280.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tEconomic Growth\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>THINK LIKE AN ECONOMIST! Click here for the source article<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/Saudi-Arabia-mining-2.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tEconomic Growth\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Saudi Arabia has unveiled a $100 billion investment to supercharge its mining sector, targeting critical minerals like lithium, nickel, and rare earth elements. This massive expenditure isn\u2019t just about extracting resources\u2014it\u2019s a bold economic strategy [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/DOGE.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tCurious?\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are shaking up Washington with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), their ambitious plan to carve out $2 trillion in federal waste. DOGE isn\u2019t a cabinet-level agency, but it promises [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/manhattan-932754_1280.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tEconomic News\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>New York City has introduced a $9 congestion pricing toll for vehicles entering central Manhattan during peak hours. This policy aims to address the market failure of traffic congestion, a classic negative externality, by reducing [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/Apple-versus-China-Smartphones.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tBasic Economic Concepts\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Sales of foreign mobile phones in China plummeted 47.4% year-on-year in November, totaling just 3.04 million units, according to new data from the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT). Apple, the dominant foreign [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/coffee-5204974_1280.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tBasic Economic Concepts\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Coffee drinkers, brace yourselves: the price of your daily cup is set to rise as global coffee prices hit record highs. On Tuesday, Arabica beans\u2014the most widely used coffee variety\u2014reached $3.44 per pound, a jump [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/France-Tax.png?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tEconomic News\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>In a bid to save \u20ac60 billion in 2025, the French government has unveiled a draft budget plan targeting wealthy individuals and billion-dollar corporations with temporary tax hikes. The measures aim to reduce France\u2019s budget [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/-25E5-25B8-258C-25E9-259F-25B3-3.png?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tBalance of Payments\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>China\u2019s exports surged by 12.7% in October, marking the fastest growth in over two years and outpacing analyst expectations of just 5.5% growth. The spike was fueled by strong demand for Chinese goods across major [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/-25E5-25B8-258C-25E9-259F-25B3-2.png?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tConsumer and Business Behaviour\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Volkswagen Group is betting big on its electric future with Rivian. The automaker has raised its investment in the joint venture from an initial $5 billion to $5.8 billion, planning to launch the first VW [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/Shanghai-Street.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tConsumer and Business Behaviour\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>U.S. consumer giants are finding China a challenging market as slowing consumer spending and strong local competition impact sales. Tech titan Apple, coffee chain Starbucks, and sportswear giant Nike have all reported sales dips in [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/Google-Russia-Fine.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tEconomic News\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>In one of the largest fines ever imposed on a company, a Russian court has ordered Google to pay a staggering 2 undecillion roubles\u2014a number so vast it\u2019s hard to imagine, equaling about $20 decillion [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/-25E5-25B8-258C-25E9-259F-25B3-32.png?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tBalance of Payments\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Starting December, China will cut tariffs for goods from 43 of the world\u2019s least developed nations, primarily across Africa and Asia. This policy means these countries can export products like crops, seafood, and raw materials [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/Dulwich-Unconference.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tAI Classroom Chronicles\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>I\u2019m excited to host a workshop at the Dulwich Unconference in Shanghai on using AI to unlock creativity in the classroom. This hands-on session explores how ChatGPT can help educators overcome cognitive blocks and time constraints, enabling them to imagine, ideate, innovate, and incubate new ideas. Stay tuned for updates, as I\u2019ll share key takeaways and my presentation after the event. [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/-25E5-25B8-258C-25E9-259F-25B3-31-e1729860545595.png?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tAI Classroom Chronicles\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Using AI to predict the IB Business Management Paper 1 case study was a game-changer. I trained ChatGPT with the syllabus and past papers, uploading the IB excerpt and keyword list to generate a full case study and exam-style questions. This method saved time and enhanced student engagement, allowing me to create multiple practice examples that proved both accurate and enjoyable. AI has revolutionized my approach to exam preparation [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/Wall-Display-AI.png?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tAI Classroom Chronicles\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>I\u2019ve always loved creating visually engaging resources, and now, with AI and Canva, I feel unstoppable. Recently, my colleague and I designed an interactive wall display on economic history using AI for content and Canva for design. We pinned key historical events on a vibrant world map, accessible via QR codes. The final display, which drew positive attention from our admissions team, is a testament to AI\u2019s power in education. [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/Nvidia.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tEconomic Growth\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Nvidia is making bold moves in India\u2019s booming tech market! At their AI Summit in Mumbai, CEO Jensen Huang, joined by Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and Reliance\u2019s Mukesh Ambani, announced major collaborations aimed at transforming [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/Media-11-1.jpeg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"IB Economics Real World Examples\" decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tAI Classroom Chronicles\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>My colleague and I created an engaging economics top trumps game, featuring real-world policies for IB students. Using AI tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney, we developed and designed 48 cards summarizing key economic events. Canva was essential in producing the final product, resulting in a visually appealing, academically accurate resource. AI saved us hours, enhancing learning while making the process efficient and creative. [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/Media-13.jpeg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tAI Classroom Chronicles\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>After enjoying the process of writing my first book on questioning techniques in Economics, I decided to create a second volume on differentiation. With ChatGPT\u2019s help, I refined my ideas and produced the book in just one hour. I also explored differentiation strategies for specific student needs, and the results were astonishing. ChatGPT\u2019s assistance made the process quicker and more productive, proving AI\u2019s incredible potential in education. [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/Media-8.jpeg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tAI Classroom Chronicles\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Discover how a simple idea to collaborate on questioning techniques led to the creation of a book series! This blog post explores how ChatGPT and Canva became invaluable tools for refining teaching strategies and adding a creative twist with economics jokes and custom illustrations. Learn how AI and design software transformed a conversation into an engaging, lighthearted resource for economics educators. Perfect for teachers looking to integrate AI into their professional development! [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/World-Bank.webp?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tEconomic Growth\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>World Bank President Ajay Banga has highlighted the urgent need for bilateral creditors to provide more debt relief to developing countries facing severe financial distress. Speaking ahead of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/Boeing.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tConsumer and Business Behaviour\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Boeing is facing a turbulent period as it announced plans to cut 17,000 jobs, equivalent to 10% of its global workforce, in response to financial challenges worsened by a month-long strike. The strike, involving 33,000 [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/Amazon-Prime.webp?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tConsumer and Business Behaviour\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Amazon Prime Video subscribers will soon encounter more ads during their favorite shows and movies, as the streaming giant aims to increase its ad revenue. Starting next year, Amazon will begin inserting ads not only [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/Chery-Factory.jpeg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tConsumer and Business Behaviour\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Chinese automaker Chery has begun assembling vehicles in Russia, taking over production in three factories previously operated by Volkswagen, Mercedes, and Nissan. These factories had been vacated following the exodus of Western companies due to [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/cognac-3404_640.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tEconomic News\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>In the latest round of trade disputes, China has imposed new tariffs on European brandy imports, a move seen as retaliatory after the European Union levied tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. French officials have criticized [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/Vancouver-scaled.jpg682ead643b7bd.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tEconomic News\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>In a bold move to address the housing crisis, the Heather Lands in Vancouver will soon be home to 2,600 new units, blending market-rate and affordable housing. With Vancouver\u2019s property market among the most expensive [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/trump-1822121_640.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tConsumer and Business Behaviour\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>In a recent campaign speech, former President Donald Trump pledged to abolish taxes on overtime pay if re-elected. Speaking in Tucson, Arizona, Trump argued that this move would incentivize workers and ease hiring pressures on [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/Apple-and-Google-Fines.png?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tConsumer and Business Behaviour\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Google and Apple, two of the world\u2019s largest tech companies, have faced heavy fines for abusing their market dominance, highlighting the economic consequences of monopoly power. In a major ruling, Google was ordered by the [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/104614551-bill_gates_books.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tBasic Economic Concepts\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Bill Gates recently spoke out about the US tax system, stating that he would be significantly poorer if he had designed it. Gates advocates for a more progressive tax structure, where the rich pay a [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/Brighton-FC.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tCurious?\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Premier League football clubs have become multi-million-pound businesses, generating revenue from various streams beyond matchday ticket sales. In the 2022-2023 fiscal year, Brighton &#038; Hove Albion, a mid-tier club, set a club record by posting [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/New-Zealand.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tAggregate Demand and Supply\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>New Zealand is set to raise its tourism entry tax, increasing the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy from NZ$35 (\u00a316.52) to NZ$100 (\u00a347.20) from October 1, 2024. This tax is intended to boost economic [\u2026]<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure> \t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"326\" height=\"245\" src=\"http:\/\/ft365.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/localimages\/Cucumber-shortage.jpg?resize=326%2C245&#038;ssl=1\" alt decoding=\"async\"  data-sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" previous-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\">\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p> \t\t\t\tBasic Economic Concepts\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>In an unexpected twist, Icelandic supermarkets are facing an acute shortage of cucumbers, all due to a viral TikTok trend. 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