economy
Economy and the area of production, distribution, trade, and consumption of goods and services.
Negotiating Credit Facilities in a Tightening Market
The lender-finance environment has shifted noticeably as liquidity tightens, regulatory scrutiny increases, and credit performance faces greater pressure. In prior cycles, abundant capital often allowed for aggressive structuring and looser documentation. Today, however, lenders negotiating credit facilities must operate with heightened discipline and strategic awareness.
By James Cretellaabout a month ago in Journal
Saudi Arabia Abandons the Dream of a 100-Mile Desert Megacity. AI-Generated.
For years, the idea sounded almost unreal: a 100-mile-long city carved into the Saudi desert, with mirrored walls, no cars, zero emissions, and nine million residents living vertically rather than horizontally. It was promoted as the future of urban living — a radical break from congested, polluting cities of the past. Now, reports that Saudi Arabia has effectively scaled back or abandoned the original vision of the project have reignited a global debate: was it visionary genius, or a multibillion-dollar delusion?
By Sadaqat Aliabout a month ago in Journal
Gold Price Forecast – US Labour Data and Stock Volatility Set Stage for Breakout Above $5,600. AI-Generated.
Gold prices are once again capturing investor attention as a volatile mix of US labour data, stock market fluctuations, and monetary policy expectations push the precious metal toward a potential breakout above the $5,600 level. Traditionally viewed as a safe-haven asset, gold tends to thrive during periods of uncertainty—and current global conditions appear to be aligning in its favor.
By Sajida Sikandar2 months ago in Journal
Local Gold, Silver Rates Drop After Declines in International Markets. AI-Generated.
Gold and silver prices in local markets witnessed a noticeable decline this week, mirroring the downward trend seen in international bullion markets. Investors and consumers alike are closely monitoring these fluctuations as global economic signals, currency movements, and shifting expectations about interest rates continue to shape the direction of precious metals.
By Sajida Sikandar2 months ago in Journal
If God Is Not Physically Here, How Are We Supposed to Have a Relationship With Him?
If God is not physically standing in front of us… if we cannot see Him, hear Him audibly, or sit across from Him at a table… then how are we supposed to have a real relationship with Him?
By Sound and Spirit2 months ago in Journal
Gold Reclaims $5,000 as Analysts Warn Volatility Is Far From Over. AI-Generated.
Gold has once again captured the world’s attention after reclaiming the $5,000 mark, a psychological and financial milestone that underscores growing unease in global markets. Long regarded as a safe-haven asset, gold’s sudden resurgence reflects rising concerns about inflation, geopolitical instability, and the long-term health of major economies.
By Sajida Sikandar2 months ago in Journal
Are You Going to Hell for Being Gay?
If someone came up to me and asked, “Does being gay mean I’m going to hell?” I would not answer quickly. That question usually comes from fear. It comes from someone who is not trying to argue, but who is honestly worried about their soul.
By Sound and Spirit2 months ago in Journal
Uliana Poltavets on Ukraine: Drones, Blackouts, and Attacks on Health Care
Uliana Poltavets, MS, is the International Advocacy and Ukraine Program Coordinator at Physicians for Human Rights. She focuses on documenting attacks on health care in Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion and supporting accountability work. Before joining PHR, she spent roughly a decade strengthening Ukraine’s civil society. Poltavets’ advocacy highlights how drone strikes on hospitals, ambulance targeting, and attacks on energy infrastructure disrupt clinical services, strain health workers, and endanger vulnerable groups, including pregnant women, people with disabilities, and older adults. Her work links open-source verification, partner reporting, and hospital testimony into usable evidence for investigators, courts, and public decision-makers worldwide.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen2 months ago in Journal
Power Settles in Speed, Form, Trust, and Silence: Tallinn, Milan, Zurich, and Lanzo d’Intelvi
Power does not move randomly. It responds to gravity. Not financial gravity. Not demographic gravity. Legal gravity. Every jurisdiction bends behavior differently. Some accelerate it. Some formalize it. Some monetize it. Some absorb it.
By Maroun Abou Harb2 months ago in Journal
Maayan Aviv: Jewish Leaders on Practicing Tzedakah as Justice, Dignity, and Repair
Maayan Aviv (she/her) is Executive Director and CEO of American Friends of NATAL, leading the organization since March 2023. Trained in international relations, she brings 15 years of nonprofit leadership across strategic planning, community partnerships, fundraising, donor stewardship, and mission-driven marketing. Aviv emphasizes collaboration that strengthens psychosocial resilience and healthier societies. Before joining AFN, she served as Executive Director of American Friends of ALYN Hospital, supporting pediatric rehabilitation initiatives. She is a public-facing spokesperson who links philanthropy, governance, and impact measurement to durable, dignified support for communities in daily practice.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen2 months ago in Journal
