Migrant Income and Long-Run Economic Development

We study how international migrant income prospects affect long-run development in origin areas. We leverage the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis exchange rate shocks in a shift-share identification strategy across Philippine…

Rupee Extends Rally After Biggest Surge in 12 Years on RBI Moves

The rupee rose 0.3% to 92.8363 to a dollar on Monday, adding to the 1.8% jump on Thursday, the steepest since September 2013. It may gain further toward the 91.50—92…

Japan’s Takaichi Seeks Talks With Iran’s Leader Before Ultimatum

Takaichi’s comments came with Trump warning Tehran that the US will bomb Iranian power plants unless it opens up the Strait of Hormuz, a choke point through which Japan secures…

Airstrikes on Iran kill more than 25 as Trump’s deadline to open Strait of Hormuz looms

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel and the United States carried a wave of attacks Monday that killed more than 25 people in Iran. Tehran responded with missile fire…

Does this have implications for higher ed in particular?

Declining fertility and population loss pose significant challenges for state and federal local governments responsible for providing a range of services to citizens, including education, health care, and infrastructure. Indeed,…

Ships With Qatar LNG Attempt First Hormuz Exit Since War Started

Iran has choked off transit through the waterway since US and Israeli strikes began, while allowing passage to its own ships or those it’s approved. So far, no known Qatar-linked…

For Artemis II astronauts, pull of moon’s gravity is now stronger than Earth’s

It’s official: The Artemis II astronauts have arrived in the moon’s cosmic neighborhood. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The crew’s…

Hedge Funds Turn Bullish on Wheat for First Time in Four Years

Wheat prices have also been supported by prolonged dryness in the US Plains, which has threatened production in a key growing area. However, showers were expected in some areas this…

Menopause products are having a hot minute. But doctors urge women to be wary of the marketing surge

DALLAS (AP) — Women suffering through the hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and sleep problems that can come with menopause — all while looking in the mirror and noticing…

Asian shares mostly rise while oil prices keep rising

TOKYO (AP) — Asian markets that were open for trading mostly rose Monday, as investors continued to closely watch the war in Iran, soaring oil prices and what President Donald…