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#economics

"People are getting more comfortable with booking short-term rentals and figuring out the pricing mechanics. Many STRs offer last-minute discounts to fill inventory, so that the closer you get to a stay, the less expensive it is."

India's prime minister, Narendra Modi, is visiting London to sign a landmark free trade agreement between his country and the UK, expected to cut tariffs and increase market access.

On average, nearly 60% of the FTSE 100's returns were generated on just 59 days each year - about 16% of the year - which coincided with major global or economic events.

Electricity generated from solar power is now 41% cheaper than the cheapest fossil fuel alternative, and onshore wind is 53% cheaper. In 2024, renewables helped avoid $467 billion in fossil fuel costs.

Transportation can be affordable or even 'free' if we rethink the assumptions baked into our infrastructure and business models.

The share of first-time home buyers hit an all-time low last year, with 1.14 million new purchasers representing only 24% of the market share.

What role can or should the government play in shaping the economy? The season explores the balance between free market principles and government intervention.

Attendance at conventions like the Specialty Food Show appears to reflect the effects of the Trump administration's policies, with sparse crowds and disheartening international business representation.

Ryan Becker, a senior vice president at the tourism group Visit California, described the challenges to attract visitors to the state for the Olympics - although the scenario may change in three years.

Archimedes was the King's trusted scientist in Syracuse around 250 BC, tasked to ensure the purity of a crown suspected to be mixed with bronze.

The companies that make smartphones ensure consumers pay, whether through a lump sum or added monthly charges. Basic models like iPhones and Samsung Galaxy phones start at $800.

In response to pressure from Donald Trump and business leaders, Canada has decided to remove its controversial digital services tax that targeted big US tech firms.

Roubini declared that while tech could enhance the U.S. economy's growth to 8% GDP, it may also lead to job losses requiring a universal basic income.

To meet the 30% affordability benchmark in coastal cities, homebuyers must provide down payments of 80% to 95%, making homeownership increasingly unattainable.

After living through previous economic turmoil, I'm preparing to return to the workforce because of new uncertainties in my investment portfolio.

Scaring the immigrant population into not feeling safe enough to work will lead to a complete destruction of our landscape and construction industries.

The head of Nato indicated that all 32 members agreed to increase military spending significantly, raising concerns about the attendant costs for social and environmental programs.

The policies, in combination, amount to an enormous transfer of resources from people at the bottom of the economic scale to those at the top.

The fall in payroll employment serves as a reminder that increasing employment costs leads to a reduction in job availability, particularly in sectors vulnerable to these costs.

If you go to the bar and there are, like, little dishes of wasabi peas out, recession! You're f***ed.

The panel discussion aims to cut through the confusion caused by inflation, tariffs, and stock market fluctuations, providing insights from diverse financial experts.

The first book of economics I read was The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer. The point of this beautifully written, small book is that different concepts of economies exist.

"Whether or not the tariffs are re-imposed in some form, I think the rally in residential construction stock speaks directly to the likely impact on the price of materials," says Realtor.com® Senior Economist Jake Krimmel.

Nigel Farage's claim that Reform UK is the party of workers has been challenged, as proposed tax cuts favor the wealthiest, raising concerns over economic stability.

The only difference is that Dr Evil is a fictional creation, and meant to be funny, whereas Donald Trump is for real, and there is nothing to laugh about.