Health investments could boost economic productivity significantly—if the countries direct their expenditures toward efforts that tangibly improve public health. The post Five charts that show Latin America’s search for economic growth starts in health systems appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Just over a week ago, the question facing the American “intelligence community” — all of the assorted spies and spooks at 18 different agencies — ran roughly as follows: Are things so bad that they can only get better? Or is there another step down?

Also residual value guarantees, Andrew Left and hedging bar tabs on Kalshi.

Share prices are buffeted by far more than just new information

Atlantic Council experts weigh in on whether the United States should “pivot” its attention away from the Middle East and toward the Indo-Pacific. The post How will the Iran war change the US role in the world? appeared first on Atlantic Council.

In South Korea, historic bonuses for chip-firm workers are reportedly leading to a surge in demand for luxury cars.

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon says a boom in equity markets is being driven by an appetite for profit that’s outweighing fears about economic disruption and inflation risks. He speaks during an appearance at the Economic Club of New York. (Source: Bloomberg)

Traders ramped up wagers on a stronger yuan in the coming year, betting that increased global usage and an attractive valuation will guide China’s currency through near-term speed bumps.

Most people in reasonable health could probably complete a 100-meter run without serious ill effects. Get them to jog non-stop for 24 hours, and they might be in serious danger.

Wendy Stewart, president of Global Commercial Banking at Bank of America, said that middle market businesses are driving the economy right now, driving growth and hiring and firing amid an uncertain economic environment. Stewart also said that global supply chains still exist, but that businesses ha