by Alan Wheatley | 22 Oct 2025 | Decoder Replay, Economy
Think of inflation the way you think of Goldilocks and the Three Bears: too much or too little is a problem. Just a bit can be just right. Sign at a market tells consumers they will get less for more. (Illustration by News Decoder) Editor’s note: On 14 October,...
by Alan Wheatley | 9 Apr 2025 | Decoder Replay, Economy, World
Both the Covid pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine disrupted international supply chains. Many thought it was time to bring supplies closer to home. A container ship docked in Shenzhen, China. (Credit: Alexey_Lesik/Getty Images Pro) Editor’s note: On...
by Alan Wheatley | 26 Dec 2024 | Decoder Replay, Economy
The wealthiest people in the world now hoard fabulous amounts of money while millions lack food or homes. We look at ways to change that paradigm. A homeless person begs outside a Gucci store. (Illustration by News Decoder) Editor’s note: Forbes magazine...
by Alan Wheatley | 28 Feb 2024 | Decoder Replay, History, Nationalism, Politics
Citizens across Europe will vote this summer for members of the European Parliament. That gives them a right no one else in the world has. Flag of the European Parliament against the backdrop of the Paliament house. Editor’s Note: The plenary session — or general...
by Alan Wheatley | 15 Jan 2024 | China, Decoders, Economy
It is the top trading partner for 120 countries. So if China’s economy tanks so will the world. But fears that that will happen may be overblown. A worker checks the growth of mushroom at a modern agricultural company in Laixi city in east China’s Shandong...