Sabri Ben-Achour
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The case for reining in the perks of corporate bankruptcy
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Alex Schroeder
Jun 11, 2024
Melissa Jacoby's new book argues that Chapter 11 has become a catch-all for corporations to get out of troubles beyond their debts.
Bazooka Candy's CEO on the brand's sweet athlete investment deal
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Alex Schroeder
Jun 7, 2024
DK Metcalf of the Seattle Seahawks may soon be coming to Bazookaverse comics.
Why the European Central Bank is cutting interest rates now
Jun 6, 2024
Inflation has eased in Europe as prices fall for electricity and other items that were affected by supply shortages from the Ukraine war.
How the paper "wealth effect" influences real-life spending
Jun 5, 2024
Consumers enjoying a buoyant stock market and high house prices may feel inclined to spend more, but how much more is uncertain.
Fed steers interest rates on path toward "neutral"
Jun 3, 2024
The central bank seeks the right rate for controlling inflation while promoting economic growth. It's a moving target.
How Israel's economy is faring eight months into war with Hamas
May 31, 2024
Despite a contraction after the initial onset of the war, Israel's economy has rebounded dramatically.
How the Israel-Hamas war has created “mini Gazas”
May 30, 2024
A contextual look at the economic toll of war.
Possible severing of Israeli-Palestinian banking ties stirs worries
May 28, 2024
If the Israeli finance minister's threat is carried out, the Palestinian economy — and the Palestinian Authority — could be starved of revenue.
"There is no economic solution for a political problem": The state of the Palestinian economy
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Erika Soderstrom
May 28, 2024
Eight months into the Israel-Hamas war, here's what the Palestinian economy looks like.
SEC moves closer to blessing ether ETFs, cheering crypto fans
May 24, 2024
It could soon be easier to buy and sell ether, a cousin of bitcoin, via traditional market mechanisms.