Deflation Never Happens, Except Right Now The inflation blob right now is largely powered by the rising cost of rent, which is up about 6 percent, and car insurance, which has soared more than 22 percent. Grocery prices have essentially been ... 05/24/2024 - 6:26 am | View Link
Japan may have escaped deflation only to risk stagflation instead, as the country’s economy slumps for 3 straight quarters Japan's economy shrank by an annualized rate of 2% in the first quarter of 2024, as a weak yen and inflation drag down spending. 05/16/2024 - 12:05 am | View Link
The Microsoft-G42 deal highlights gaps in U. S. laws as regulators rush to keep up with fast-moving technology.
Microsoft President Brad Smith said the tech company’s high profile deal with the United Arab Emirates-backed AI firm G42 could eventually involve the transfer of sophisticated chips and tools – a move that a senior Republican congressman warned could have national security implications.
The women-led investment platform founder talks about The Great Wealth Transfer and shares some valuable investing advice on the latest episode of the ‘Rapid Response’ podcast.
In a season dominated by Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Barbie, investment world icon Sallie Krawcheck celebrates what she calls “the feminization of wealth.” Founder and CEO of women-led investment platform Ellevest, Krawcheck discusses Ellevest reaching $2 billion in assets under management and why The Great Wealth Transfer is primed to turn the economy on its head.
The experiment was testing the results of spraying a saltwater mist into the air.
After being halted over safety concerns, a study related to cloud brightening—a form of geoengineering that could one day be used to cool the earth—was deemed not to be a health risk to the local community in Alameda, California.
Overall, South Korea’s union membership rate has hovered around the 10% level since 2004, according to data from the labour ministry.
Against a backdrop of K-pop performances and dance music, more than 2,000 unionised workers from Samsung Electronics gathered in Seoul on Friday, holding a rare rally to demand the South Korean technology giant pay fair wages.
Schools also will be allowed to share revenues with athletes through new payments and benefits.
The National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) has agreed to allow member schools to share revenue with athletes directly and will pay nearly $2.8 billion in past damages, in a settlement resolving claims from players suing over their athletic service.
Say goodbye to bland kitchens.
Colorado homeowners are moving away from neutrals and revamping their kitchens with vibrant colors, bold statement lights, and practical yet stylish islands.
“The standard gray, white, or beige is finished, it’s burned out,” said Melanie Madden with 8z. “Instead, we’re seeing bolder color choices.”
But there will always be some demand for neutrals.
“Some buyers like color, but others don’t.