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The United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) has announced two exciting opportunities for African researchers, policy analysts, and development professionals. The opportunities include Research Assistant positions based in South Africa and the newly launched UNU-WIDER/African Union Winter School on Public Finance for Development. These opportunities aim to strengthen research capacity, improve evidence-based policymaking, and support the development of skilled professionals working in economics, taxation, public finance, and development policy across Africa. Research Assistant Opportunities in South Africa UNU-WIDER is currently seeking Research Assistants to support the expansion and management of tax administrative and microdata resources at…

Kinross Gold (TSX:K) is back in focus after recent commentary on its place in Renaissance Technologies’ portfolio, alongside earnings that surpassed quarterly expectations and reaffirmed 2026 production and cost guidance. See our latest analysis for Kinross Gold. The recent 1-day share price return of 3.82% and 7-day share price return of 7.22% suggest positive short term momentum, while a very large 3-year total shareholder return points to a strong longer term payoff for patient investors. If you want to see how other gold producers are trading in this context, it is a good time to scan the 33 elite gold…

Identifying the best commercial mortgage lenders in the UK requires a clear understanding of underwriting appetite, deal structure flexibility, and sector expertise. As specialist brokers, we assess lenders based purely on their commercial mortgage capability, ensuring the right fit for each transaction.Below are our top 5 commercial mortgage lenders for 2026, with a focus on their core strengths in commercial property finance.1. InterBay InterBay are particularly helpful for commercial investment lending, particularly for borrowers buying or remortgaging investment property. Core strengths:Specialist focus on commercial investment mortgagesStrong appetite for semi-commercial and mixed-use propertiesBespoke underwriting suited to complex cases2. TogetherTogether supports borrowers who fall…

(NEXSTAR) – It’s a perfect storm of terrible conditions for wheat farmers this year. Drought, dramatic swings in temperature, the skyrocketing price of fertilizer and diesel, plus multiple viruses affecting wheat have all led to one of the most challenging years for farmers in decades. There are different classes of winter wheat, but they’re all down when compared to last year’s crop, explained Todd Hubbs, a crop marketing specialist at Oklahoma State University Extension. The most widely produced class of wheat in the U.S., Hard Red Winter wheat, has a current production forecast of 515 million bushels. That may sound like…

When it comes to predicting the future price of Bitcoin (BTC 0.63%), Cathie Wood of Ark Invest continues to lead the way. Back in 2023, she popularized the concept of the $1 million price target for Bitcoin. In 2026, Cathie Wood is back with an updated five-year price target for Bitcoin: $1.25 million. That’s based on a confluence of several important catalysts, all of which have the potential to send Bitcoin much higher. How does Bitcoin get to $1.25 million? The key catalyst for Bitcoin continues to be institutional adoption. In other words, banks, financial institutions, and Wall Street investment…

The scramble to sell has led to a glut of flats on the market as buyer demand has softened because of squeezed affordability and concerns over onerous service charges.Of all the London flats that came on to the market in January this year, just 45pc had received an offer by April, analysis by the estate agency Hamptons showed.It means that landlords such as Rachael who didn’t offload their property before the May 1, when the rental laws came into force, risk becoming trapped: desperate to sell but worried about the financial implications if they can’t find a buyer.“It’s a very…

Recognizing prestige television is to know it when you see it. In an era in which the market is saturated with a never-ending glut of content coated with the veneer (and marketing power) of a prestige television show, you can feel whether you’re actually watching a truly exquisite piece of TV in your bones. It doesn’t just have the backing of a big studio or streaming service or budget. It doesn’t just have something to say, or shock value, or enough content to ignite millions of water-cooler conversations around the world. It doesn’t even have to be art (I’m looking…

EVERY time interest rates rise in Pakistan, a familiar chorus emerges from industrial lobbies, chambers of commerce and TV experts: investm­e­­nt will collapse, industry will die, and growth will disappear unless the State Bank immediately cuts rates ‘in the national interest’. The argument is pre­­sented as self-evident. Cheap loans equal growth. At first, this sounds reasonable. Businesses need money to build factories, buy machines, and expand. If borrowing money is cheap, companies can invest more easily. But such framing hides a much bigger issue ignored for years. There are two main ways to raise money for investment. One is by…

SEATTLE — A baseball player’s locker in a clubhouse can often be a snapshot in their personality or hobbies.For Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez, his locker is often littered with anime figurines, symbolizing his love for the television genre.AdvertisementIn the locker room next to Rodriguez’s is Dominic Canzone’s. And he has his own hobby that’s on full display.When the Mariners returned home to T-Mobile Park ahead of a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, several Pokemon cards and boxes (some of them graded by Professional Sports Authenticator) were on full display.True to any card collector, Canzone also had multiple…

Equity in Your Home Take Advantage of Your Largest Asset Affluent retirees are increasingly using reverse mortgages strategically to preserve investments, improve liquidity, and enhance retirement flexibility. Many people are surprised to learn that some of the strongest reverse mortgage candidates are financially secure retirees”— Paul Scheper, CRMP ORANGE COUNTY, CA, UNITED STATES, May 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Reverse mortgages are increasingly being used by wealthy homeowners as part of sophisticated retirement and liquidity planning strategies. For years, reverse mortgages were commonly associated with retirees facing financial hardship. Today, however, many affluent homeowners are using them for an entirely different…