MATTHEW STAFFORD
Matthew Stafford is a business journalist at The Millennial Source.
His areas of focus have included US-China relations, tech giants and the startup scene.
Originally from Sunderland, UK, Matthew graduated from Cambridge University.
Should Americans be paid to stay home as COVID cases rise?
Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has argued that the US government needs to “pay people to stay home.”
What could President Biden do about student loan debt?
Supporters of canceling student loan debt argue that it inhibits economic growth and contributes to prevailing racial economic inequalities.
Despite the coronavirus downturn, hotel chain Marriott makes big profits
With an unprecedented downturn in international travel, hotels, restaurants and leisure centers have all suffered from the massive drop-off in...
Everything you need to know about the largest trading bloc in the world
The 15 countries forming the new “Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership” (RCEP) represent the world’s largest free-trade bloc and a sign...
Why did Pfizer’s CEO sell stocks after positive vaccine news?
The sale was structured and timed so that it could not be labeled as “insider trading,” but some were more...
China’s vaccine diplomacy, explained
In a worldwide charm offensive, China has attempted to offer its own vaccines to the world.
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, explained
Though Pfizer’s trial results are undoubtedly good news, it will not bring the coronavirus pandemic to a sudden halt. People...
What does California’s Prop 22 mean for the gig economy?
Prop 22’s victory could have significant implications for the gig economy across the US. However, the challenges “gig” companies face,...
Everything you need to know about Ant Group’s failed IPO
The upending of Ant’s IPO comes as Chinese financial authorities had recently revealed new proposals to regulate the growing fintech...
President Trump’s deal-making record, explained
President Trump has hailed his record in office as a break from past “deals” that he claims have hurt American...
The effect of Trump’s economic policies on his base, explained
President Trump’s first term economic agenda has been dominated by a trade war with China, massive tax cuts and, now,...
Biden’s tax policy, explained
Former Vice President Joe Biden has stated that his administration, if elected, would reverse Trump-era tax cuts, raising taxes on...
Will both Biden and Trump increase US debt?
Former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump are both signaling a continued expansion of the US debt, which...
What would Biden’s and Trump’s policies mean for unemployment?
With a new stimulus unlikely until after November’s presidential election, addressing US unemployment could be left to whoever occupies the...
What would Kamala Harris mean for the US economy?
Harris’ economic priorities appear mostly in-line with those put forward by Joe Biden’s presidential campaign.
Joe Biden’s green policy explained
Against President Trump’s denial of the threat that climate change poses, Biden’s plan appears transformational.
Will there be a second stimulus? Trump sends mixed messages
The announcement sent markets into a frenzy, with observers noting that the president had done little to revive his floundering...
Will workers return to the office or is “work from home” here to stay?
Should companies remain adamant about returning to the office, it is unlikely that the office itself will return to its...
The US effort to cut off China’s access to semiconductor technology, explained
The latest round of sanctions appears targeted to undermine China’s efforts to become self-reliant in semiconductor technology and maintain America’s...
Microsoft’s US$7.5 billion deal for ZeniMax could be a game-changer for next-generation consoles
The ZeniMax purchase is Microsoft’s attempt to change the rules for the upcoming battle of next-generation gaming consoles.
App store monopoly wars extend to India with Paytm’s Play Store removal
Paytm Payments Bank Pvt. Ltd. the Indian digital payment service, was briefly pulled from Google’s Play Store in September, as...
Social media companies tighten security with the US presidential election looming
Twitter recently announced new security measures ahead of the election in the United States this November. The announcement follows a...
Why do people want to “Defund the BBC?”
Calls to “defund the BBC,” the United Kingdom’s public service broadcaster, have escalated throughout 2020 as organizers of a social...
The “FinCEN Files,” the world’s latest banking corruption scandal, explained
A recent BuzzFeed News report, in cooperation with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and more than 100 news organizations...
Alibaba preparing US$3 billion investment in ride-hailing startup Grab
Chinese giant Alibaba Group Holding Limited is reportedly in talks to invest a US$3 billion sum in premier South East-Asian...
As Huawei struggles, rivals pull ahead
2020 has not been kind to Huawei. The Chinese telecoms and 5G giant has faced targeted sanctions and restrictions, both...
China challenges US supremacy in space
China’s government announced through the state-operated Xinhua News Agency on September 6 that it had completed the successful launch and...
The pandemic and shifting public opinion may signal the end of oil
Despite recent international oil finds and impetus from an oil-friendly President Donald Trump, oil, which has been drilled for continuously...
TikTok’s uncertain future is good for Snapchat
The increasing uncertainty over TikTok’s future may be coming as a benefit to other social media rivals, with Snapchat posting...
Is Amazon guilty of union-busting?
A recent job listing posted and then swiftly removed by Amazon has once again brought the issue of the e-commerce...
Will international airlines ever fully recover?
Flights and passenger numbers plummeted from February and March of this year as governments around the world adopted drastic measures...
Palantir – the “black sheep” of Silicon Valley
The secretive data analytics company Palantir announced this week that it would begin preparations for its Initial Public Offering, with...
Why are Uber and Lyft at war with California?
The shutdown of the ride-hailing apps Uber Technologies, Inc. and Lyft, Inc. in the state of California was narrowly avoided...
Bumble’s CEO sees bright future despite pandemic
Bumble’s founder and chief executive officer Whitney Wolfe Herd wants the female-centric dating app to grow its expanding world reach...
Epic Games goes to war with Apple
Apple Inc. has come under increasing fire in the last few months over the policies of its iOS App Store,...
US deficit hits an all-time high with coronavirus spending
The budget deficit in the United States has hit a record US$2.81 trillion amid wider fallout over the coronavirus pandemic...
Is China using hackers to get ahead in the tech war?
Chinese state-backed hackers have pillaged Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, according to reports. The hack once again shows that cyber warfare is...
The Great Recession almost killed them. But will millennials survive the COVID financial crash?
The coronavirus pandemic has affected the entire world, with the number of cases having passed 21 million worldwide. But in...
Paul Krugman says America faces a “greater recession” without new stimulus. Is the US already in one?
In a recent opinion piece in The New York Times, economist Paul Krugman claimed that the United States is headed...
How has coronavirus hurt China’s economy?
With the world’s largest economies projecting downturns for the rest of this year and likely into the future, it’s clear...
Now that he’s been arrested, what will become of Jimmy Lai’s businesses?
Hong Kong media tycoon and outspoken China critic Jimmy Lai was arrested yesterday for allegedly breaching the new national security...
Is data the “new oil” of the future?
In a 2017 article, The Economist announced that “the world’s most valuable resource is no longer oil, but data,” pointing...
Could the US cut Hong Kong off the dollar?
As tensions between the United States and China continue to rise, the possibility that the Trump administration may adopt a...
Masayoshi Son: How does the coronavirus impact the billionaire’s 300-year plan?
Masayoshi Son, the founder and chief executive officer of SoftBank Group Corp., the Japanese telecom and investment giant, has long...
Coronavirus couldn’t stop TikTok, Trump could
The popular social media and video sharing platform TikTok has continued its meteoric rise to become one of the most...
COVID-19 opens the door to further Chinese influence in Latin America, experts warn
In news that could lead to increased relations between China and Latin America, Pan American Health Organization head Dr. Carissa...
Apple cuts reliance on China and begins assembling iPhones in India
Amid rising tensions between China and the United States, Apple has announced that it will move production of the iPhone...
Conflict between the US and China could expand into a “capital war” that could harm the dollar, says billionaire investor Ray Dalio
In a recent interview with Fox’s Maria Bartiromo, billionaire investor Ray Dalio suggested that the United States could soon find...
Twitter’s rumored subscription model reflects a broader difficulty within the industry
Twitter chief executive officer Jack Dorsey announced this month that, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and civil unrest...
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak found guilty amid corruption scandal
The 1MDB corruption scandal embroiling Malaysia today reached a new chapter as former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was found...
Did the US become a superpower in the same way China is becoming one now?
As American influence recedes around the world, China appears poised to push forward with its superpower ambitions. However, China’s path...
Trump reelection imperiled by controversy
As the 2020 presidential election in the United States grows closer, the polling lead established by Trump’s Democratic challenger, former...
If America’s tech companies are broken up, does China win?
Over the past several years, calls to break up American tech industry giants have become more prevalent across the political...
