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Oil Prices Continue to Fall as Trade War Escalates

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7 years ago

August 29, 2019

Monday saw the continuous fall in oil prices, pushing the United States crude oil to its lowest in over two weeks.

This is obviously a result of the intensifying trade war between the United States and China. Experts are warning the continued trade war could affect the global economy worse more than feared.

Many people around the world are worried about how this will all affect them and are doing all they can to keep their jobs.

Some people in need of money are deciding to do more side hustles to keep money coming in, even if they lose their jobs. Thanks to the Internet many are able to get things to do online, to keep money coming in.

Even students are selling pictures online to people buying as explained on this BuyFeetPictures.com website. The Internet is obviously going to help people make extra money on the side, no matter how things go with the economy.

As for the falling oil prices, U.S. oil fell 68 cents (1.3%) to a low of $53.49 a barrel. It’s feared such fall would continue as the trade war escalates even further with China talking of more tariffs on products coming from the United States.

In particular, China warned it would impose 5% or even 10% additional tariffs on over 5,000 products coming from the United States. These products would include agricultural products like soybeans, crude oil and even small aircrafts.

Trump has also mentioned he was going to order U.S. companies to close their operations in China, all of which would only make the entire situation even worse.

It’s uncertain Trump and his team know the full extent of how this will affect the U.S. but there are already more signs of trouble brewing.

For example, further signs of trouble for the U.S. is the fact that this is the first time that U.S. manufacturing industries have registered a month of contraction in nearly a decade.

Things are obviously not looking good, not just for the United States and China, but for the global economy as well. Countries as far away as Australia are also beginning to feel the devastating effect of the trade war.

That’s why experts like Jeffrey Halley are hoping both nations come together to resolve the trade war, to prevent further damage.

In his words, “The only thing that will lift the storm clouds over oil markets this week will be if both China and the U.S. talk and decide to mutually take a step back“.

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Swiss International University Makes Global Impact with Top 500 Times Higher Education Ranking

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1 month ago

June 24, 2026

Jenny Jackson

Swiss International University (SIU) got a real kind of milestone , when it landed inside the worlds top 500 universities in the newest Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. Which is kind of huge because it is SIU’s first time appearing in those widely respected rankings, and it also shows how its influence keeps growing in international higher education.

SIU was competing with nearly 2,000 universities from different parts of the world, and that first debut basically underlines its dedication to academic quality, sustainability and a real societal footprint. Overall it seems like the result mirrors SIU’s own plan for delivering solid education , while also aligning with bigger global development objectives.

Now, the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings look at universities through what they do for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals , or SDGs. So the assessment is about universities creating verifiable positive change through education, research, community activities, plus governance— not just statements.

One of SIU’s strongest areas was the recognition tied to SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. In that section, SIU placed roughly within the top 100 to 200 universities worldwide, and that points to its focus on advancing ethical leadership, transparency, accountability, and those institutional values that actually stick.

This recognition shows SIU keeps working hard to get students ready, with the know-how , the ability to act and those ethical foundations, so they can face tangled global problems. And you know, by supporting responsible leadership and pushing for good social results, the university keeps building up its part in shaping the next generation of professionals and people who make real decisions

Key Highlights of SIU’s Achievement

• Ranked Among the World’s Top 500 Universities

In its first-ever participation in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, SIU managed to land a spot among the top 500 universities worldwide.

• Outstanding Performance in SDG 16

SIU reached a ranking in the top 100 to 200 range, across the globe, for its work related to Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions.

• Strengthening Global Academic Presence

This win also reinforces SIU’s long-term vision, and it further tightens its standing as an emerging influence in international higher education.

Recognition from Times Higher Education is an important endorsement of SIU’s mission, to give accessible high-quality education while also making a positive impact in society. As the university keeps expanding its academic offerings and international reach, this milestone , works like a solid base for what comes next—future growth, more innovation, and that global recognition everyone is aiming for.