Essex Business School Prepares Future Leaders with Ethical Management Curriculum
Amy Sutton, a marketing management student at the University of Essex, is about to enter the workforce. She demands employers who respect people and planet, rej
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Director’s Workshops Transform MBA Students into Future Leaders
When Ashley Nguyen arrived at the University of Essex from Vietnam to pursue her MBA, she sought a deeper grasp of global business dynamics. What she encountere
Xi Jinping Makes First Visit to Egypt in Ten Years
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cairo on September 3, 2026, marking his first trip to Egypt in a decade. The visit comes amid rising tensions in the Mid
Copper Prices Could Surge to Record Levels Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Copper prices may climb to record highs early next year as growing concerns over U.S. trade tariffs disrupt global supply chains and create market distortions,
Gold Prices Rise as Trump's Remarks Ease Inflation Fears
Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday as investors reacted to comments from former U.S. President Donald Trump that suggested a reduced likelihood of military esc
Pakistan Signals Continued Trade Ties With Iran Despite New U.S. Sanctions
Pakistan has assured Iran that it will not weaken their longstanding economic relationship, even as the United States imposes fresh sanctions targeting Tehran.
Iranian Currency Plummets to Record Low Amid Renewed Conflict
Iran’s national currency, the rial, hit an all-time low against the US dollar on Wednesday. Market trackers reported the exchange rate exceeded 2.2 million rial
America's AI Investment Boom Has Not Yet Transformed Industrial Spending
The United States is seeing a real surge in artificial intelligence investment, with major technology companies increasing research and development spending dra
Anthropic’s Mega-IPO Plan Looms Over IPO Market
Anthropic’s planned initial public offering is creating uncertainty for other companies preparing to list on U.S. exchanges, as they seek to time their debuts a
Trump’s Negotiation Tactics Fail to Calm Oil Markets Amid Iran Tensions
September 2, 2026, marked a pivotal moment in global energy markets. President Donald Trump attempted to leverage his signature deal-making skills to resolve on
European Gas Rises Again on Mideast Supply Risks
European natural gas prices climbed for a third consecutive day on September 2nd, 2026, as renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran intensif
Oil Prices Rise for Third Straight Session Amid Escalating US-Iran Tensions Threatening Hormuz Flows
Oil futures climbed higher on Friday, marking a third consecutive day of gains as fresh tensions between the United States and Iran intensified concerns over po