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An open-pit copper mine at Asarco’s Mission Mine Complex in Sahuarita, Arizona, US, on Friday, March 6, 2026. Rebecca Noble | Bloomberg | Getty Images Copper surged to a record high Thursday, but the latest rally comes against a more mixed growth backdrop, making the once-reliable gauge of economic health, “Dr. Copper,” harder to read….
en English Longer Reads Aug 21, 2026 Yoon Young-kwan North Korea’s communist regime has long functioned as a faith, repurposing Christian doctrine and imagery to deify its founder, Kim Il-sung, and his descendants. A new book traces how those religious influences…
We thank David Schwartsman and Mateo Servent for excellent research assistance. Emilio Depetris-Chauvin acknowledges financial support from ANID, FONDECYT Regular 1240631. All errors are our own. The views expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Home Awards Award Winners Best Treasury and Cash Management Banks 2026 | Middle East Cloud-native platforms, AI-driven automation, and robust cross-border payment ecosystems are among the innovations transforming the region. As financial architectures across the Middle East evolve, leading institutions are transforming transaction banking through digital innovation. By integrating AI-driven automation, strong cross-border payment ecosystems,…
