The Ixian Economist

The Ixian Economist is a monthly news bulletin produced on Ix. The editorial slant is: left wing

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House Ophelion new Pharmaceutical champions
The Ixian Economist
House Ophelion has recently opened its new drugs and pharmaceutical industry on Dendros, now making them the biggest producer of medical suppliers in the Imperuim. The project, ongoing for over two and a half years, has seen massive investment into planetary infrastructure, research facilities and factory sectors. Not only has this improved the drugs industry, but the investment has lead to a massive increase in industrialisation and boosted the local economy to increased efficiency and output.
Houses Minor raise concerns of Food Shortages
The Ixian Economist
Several Houses Minor have lodged formal pleas with the Landstraad today over fears that un-named Houses are stockpiling food stuffs . Although no official shortages have yet been declared, there has been a significant shortfall in food stuffs available this month. Analysts have put the increase in demand for food stuffs over the past months as temporary increase for redevelopment projects and maintenance of House food stockpiles. Local markets are still healthy and food stocks are no still well above critical levels.
Venport reject Ordos trade and investment deal
The Ixian Economist

House Venport have “politely declined” an extensive House Ordos diplomatic trade and investment deal.The venture capital deal, worth up to over 100,000 solarii capital investment, was to target expanding existing production and research facilities to increase output and efficiency. Also offered was an additional exclusive trade scheme that would link the two Houses economies closer together. In an official Venport statement, the reason for the rebuttal was that the talks were "at too early a stage for such a deal", but that "discussion is still ongoing over potential future joint efforts".

Landsraad General Plenary: “Glorified Talking Shop”
The Ixian Economist
With the closing of the General Plenary this week, many observers walked away disgruntled with the lack of action to arise out of one of the biggest diplomatic exchanges of the year. After a week of heated debate on a broad range of issues, it appears no motions have been submitted nor any clear course of action set for the future. Whilst one of the key themes was the failure of CHOAM to regulate the markets and how to solve the munitions shortages, even after heated debate, no consensus on action was reached, with serious divisions in the assembled Houses on how to precede.
CHOAM under fire as General Plenary begins
The Ixian Economist

CHOAM again is under attack from Landstraad members, as its role within the Imperuim is once more brought into question. Until recently, criticism of CHOAM's Directorship has been isolated and lacking conviction. However, its failure to regulate an economy in recession, deal with the increasing product shortages and its inactivity to respond to these issues have compelled more Houses and prominent figures to speak out.

Imperium set for textile trade war
The Ixian Economist

House Poritrin’s new range of fabrics has set the scene for open economic conflict as it continues to expand into neighbouring markets. House Poritrin, already one of the largest economies and a major CHOAM shareholder, has invested heavily into developing a new silk based fabric that changes colour to adapt to its environment. Sources inside of House Poritrin recently leaked sensitive information that House Corrino had been offered an exclusive wardrobe of the new silk in a bid to gain an edge over the current market leaders and current CHOAM luxury goods charter holders, House Leontis.