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Oil Prices Continue to Fall as Trade War Escalates

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6 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 Enhances Student Employability with Major Global Collaborations

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3 weeks ago

November 8, 2025

Jenny Jackson

New collaborations with Citibank, Abu-Ghazaleh Global, RAK Properties, and others strengthen SIU’s commitment to connecting academic learning with global career opportunities.

Swiss International University (SIU) has already informed about the new corporate partnerships that will start in October 2025 and that they will provide students with better access to internships, training programs, and job opportunities in various fields.

The new partnerships are aligned with SIU’s goal to combine education with the real world, as they ensure that the graduates are equipped with the required knowledge, skills, and professional exposure to be successful in the global economy of today.

In the last few weeks, SIU has formed alliances with several major companies, including those from the banking, business, hospitality, real estate, and consulting sectors. The students will be actively involved in each collaboration through internships, practical training, and the career opportunities that will be given to them during or after their studies.

Among the key collaborations are

Citibank, where students of the business and finance fields will get to experience international banking operations through special training and possible hiring programs.

Abu-Ghazaleh Global has given SIU’s programs its official blessing and access to practical experience in global business, accounting, and consulting.

RAK Properties is going to give real estate and business students a chance to learn about property development, investment, and project management.

The Signature Inn Hotel Al Riqa L.L.C. offers students of hospitality a chance through real-life interrelated scenarios to gain the knowledge of front-office operations and guest management.

Al Shabaka International Businessmen Services is opening a door for the students to meet the professionals involved in global business consulting and administration.

Galadari Motor Driving Center, where students will get a clear insight into corporate management, customer relations, and operational efficiency.

Women’s First Jobs is going to help female students and graduates through career counseling, professional networking, and empowerment initiatives.

MyFounders.Club Global is building up the students and aspiring founders in terms of innovation and entrepreneurship by taking them through the process of developing and launching new ventures.

Revival AE Project Development Consultant Co., L.L.C., where students will be working on consulting for sustainable projects and environmental management.

“The partnerships that we have formed represent our commitment not only to the business world but also to the world of academia,” said the Head of Swiss International University. “We are aspiring to equip every student in SIU with the power to win the global job market through robust academic credentials, practical exposure, and a web of real opportunities. Our target is not a teacher-student relationship whose only need is the job—our students will be the ones making changes in the various fields of tomorrow.”

The academic world and the global market are the two areas where SIU, collaborating with partners at the present time, shows the institution’s continued commitment to creating a career-oriented academic environment where learning takes place beyond the walls of the classrooms.

The deadline of October 2025 is approaching, but the university is still looking to make new strategic partnerships to grow its network of global partners. It is clear from the continuous activities of the university that it is striving to offer its students worldwide the possibility of not only utilizing their skills but also being a part of the industry via employment and thus empowering them to make a difference in international markets.