Global oil prices extend move over $90 after report of two tankers struck in Hormuz

The original promise of development cooperation was to help countries overcome poverty, build productive economies, and reduce their dependence on external resources. That has not happened, and ongoing reviews of development cooperation, which focus on donor countries’ needs and priorities, are unlikely to change this. NAIROBI—In an increasingly unstable geopolitical environment, governments across the developed…

Debates about taxation are often shaped less by evidence than by politically convenient narratives. Across many countries, claims that taxes are the primary cause of low wages, weak growth or economic stagnation frequently gain traction despite limited empirical support. For those concerned with tax justice, the issue is not whether taxes should ever be criticised,…

Jae Bratton writes for NerdWallet. Email: jbratton@nerdwallet.com. The article Walmart, Sam’s Club to Allow Tap to Pay at Checkout originally appeared on NerdWallet.

Nearly half of working Americans doubt they will be able to fully retire, a new survey says. Retirement fears are running high, according to the 2026 Retirement Expectations Survey from Thrivent, the financial services company. Among the concerns: 47% of workers doubt they will be able to retire completely. Only 58% of workers think they’ll…

High-yield dividend stocks are rather common. But there’s a big difference between a stock offering a big yield and one that can actually deliver reliable income, year after year. Otherwise, you can just buy any old penny stock with a triple-digit yield and watch your capital pay for your mistake. That’s why it’s important to…