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Five reasons why Spain's housing law has failed

Spain amended its housing law two years ago to curb soaring property prices and rents. The reform aimed to regulate rent prices through a rent control index, increase taxes on landlords with vacant properties, and incentivize below-market rental rates. Since then, rental prices have risen by 24 percent......

Trump to Sign Executive Order to Cut Prices of Medicine to Match Other Countries

U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would sign an executive order aimed at lowering the cost of prescription drugs in the United States by aligning prices with those in other wealthy nations. According to Trump, Americans currently pay 30% to 80% more than citizens in comparable countries. In a......

Oil prices drop following unexpected OPEC+ output increase

Oil prices dropped sharply after key OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, announced an increase in production of 411,000 barrels per day for June. This follows a similar decision the previous month that had already triggered a decline in prices. The price of Brent crude dipped nearly four......

Nigeria unveils new mechanism to stabilize food prices

Nigeria is set to introduce a new mechanism aimed at enhancing the performance of its agrifood sector and stabilizing food prices amidst soaring inflation. Known as the National Agro-Food Policy Mechanism (NAPM), this initiative is part of broader reforms targeting the agricultural sector, leveraging......

Foreign property purchases in Spain: Record highs despite government restrictions

The Spanish real estate market continues to attract foreign buyers, even as the government implements measures to limit their participation. Recent legislation, including the elimination of the golden visa scheme and discussions of a supertax on non-resident non-EU property buyers, aims to curb the soaring......

Oil prices plummet to four-year low amid escalating US-China trade tensions

Oil prices have fallen to their lowest levels in four years as escalating trade tensions between the United States and China create alarming fears over the global economy. The latest developments were triggered by Washington's implementation of extensive new tariffs, which have reverberated across......

Rising taxes could cause sneaker prices to jump by 12%

Global sneaker giants are bracing for impact following the announcement of new customs measures imposed by the Trump administration. Beginning April 9, a staggering 46% tariff on imports from Vietnam—a key player in sports shoe production—could significantly inflate sneaker prices. A 46%......

Rising Cigarette Prices in Morocco: A New Increase

In Morocco, cigarette prices have once again surged as of April 1, 2025. This increase predominantly affects local brands, particularly those produced by the Société marocaine des tabacs (SMT). The price hike ranges from 1 to 3 dirhams, depending on the brand. For instance, the cost of......

Gold Hits Record High Amid U.S. Tariff Concerns

Gold prices surged to an all-time high on Tuesday as investors turned to safe-haven assets amid growing fears over new U.S. tariffs. Spot gold rose 0.6% to $3,143.05 per ounce after reaching a record $3,148.88 earlier in the session. Meanwhile, U.S. gold futures climbed 0.6% to $3,169.50. The metal......

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