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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

One second to end what the universe has built in 10 million years

The human complex relationship with gold stems from its unique properties and historical significance, making it a focal point for economic and cultural activity throughout time.
OMG science
fromwww.thelocal.se
2 days ago

Which immigrants contribute most to the Swedish economy and why?

A report from Sweden's NIER shows immigrants contribute more to the economy than those born in Sweden, particularly with notable variations among different origin countries.
UK news
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Inside Walmart's ambitious plan to make your clothes in America again

Cotton is so pretty at harvest time,
Fashion & style
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Experts question Rachel Reeves' spending promises

Rachel Reeves faces skepticism about meeting asylum-related spending promises amid concerns about backlog reduction and budget allocations.
#inflation
US news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Trump's massive import taxes haven't done much economic damage - yet

Despite warnings of rising prices due to tariffs, recent economic data shows easing inflation and stable job growth, but caution remains.
The unpredictability of tariffs and their potential future impact on inflation keeps concerns alive among economists.
US news
fromFast Company
3 days ago

U.S. inflation report shows 2.4% increase in consumer prices

U.S. inflation remains above the Federal Reserve's target, limiting interest rate cut possibilities.
Core inflation signals ongoing price pressures despite some drops in specific categories.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Fed holds rates steady as it remains in wait-and-see mode

Fed policymakers are taking a cautious approach amidst tariff-related economic uncertainty and inflation concerns.
The labor market remains strong with job gains, but inflation exceeds the Fed's target.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Trump's massive import taxes haven't done much economic damage - yet

Despite warnings of rising prices due to tariffs, recent economic data shows easing inflation and stable job growth, but caution remains.
The unpredictability of tariffs and their potential future impact on inflation keeps concerns alive among economists.
US news
fromFast Company
3 days ago

U.S. inflation report shows 2.4% increase in consumer prices

U.S. inflation remains above the Federal Reserve's target, limiting interest rate cut possibilities.
Core inflation signals ongoing price pressures despite some drops in specific categories.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Fed holds rates steady as it remains in wait-and-see mode

Fed policymakers are taking a cautious approach amidst tariff-related economic uncertainty and inflation concerns.
The labor market remains strong with job gains, but inflation exceeds the Fed's target.
#us-china-relations
Tech industry
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Apple boosts India's factory hopes - but a US-China deal could derail plans

India's manufacturing ambitions may face setbacks due to a new US-China trade agreement.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
US politics

Trump's trade talk delegation is set to face off with China's negotiators in London. Here is what's at stake.

Tech industry
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Apple boosts India's factory hopes - but a US-China deal could derail plans

India's manufacturing ambitions may face setbacks due to a new US-China trade agreement.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Trump's trade talk delegation is set to face off with China's negotiators in London. Here is what's at stake.

First US-China talks since May tariff truce occur in London.
Trump administration faces pressure to secure a trade deal.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Justin Yifu Lin, former Chinese government advisor: Trump's tariff policy is irrational. It will hurt his people'

Recent agreement may signal a new era in US-China trade relations, but uncertainties persist.
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

The Irish Independent's View: RPZ change no quick solution, but leaders had to do something

The involvement of the State is enormous. It has to be balanced and supplemented with significant private sector investment, Mr. Martin said, as €20bn is needed.
UK politics
#job-market
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The Indicator: American science brain drain

A significant rise in U.S. scientists applying for jobs abroad reflects dissatisfaction with current policies affecting the academic environment.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The Indicator: American science brain drain

A significant rise in U.S. scientists applying for jobs abroad reflects dissatisfaction with current policies affecting the academic environment.
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Is all this talk of recession indicators a sign a recession is coming?

If you go to the bar and there are, like, little dishes of wasabi peas out, recession! You're f***ed.
Cryptocurrency
#ireland
Arts
fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago

Artists who got almost $1,500 a month under a basic income pilot say their work improved

Ireland's basic income pilot program for artists concludes after three years, providing significant financial support to participants.
Arts
fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago

Artists who got almost $1,500 a month under a basic income pilot say their work improved

Ireland's basic income pilot program for artists concludes after three years, providing significant financial support to participants.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 days ago

The Surprising Strategy for Winning These Auctions? Honesty

In a first-price sealed-bid auction, bidders are incentivized to shade their bid—that is, to offer less than what they consider the object's true value to avoid overpaying.
Fundraising
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Conservative Think Tank Head Blasts Trump Tariffs: Doesn't Make a Whole Lot of Sense'

Michael Strain critiques Trump's tariff plan, emphasizing it will raise consumer prices contradicting the administration's assurances.
US politics
fromwww.twincities.com
1 month ago

House GOP reveals Trump's tax breaks for tips, overtime and car loans in bill, but costs run high

House Republicans proposed a controversial $4.9 trillion tax package, raising concerns over funding cuts to Medicaid and the implications for millions of Americans.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Trump Tariffs Struck Down by Court-Driving Rally in Homebuilder Stocks

Homebuilder stocks surged due to a court ruling that could lower costs of construction materials by striking down Trump's tariffs.
fromNature
1 month ago
US news

US brain drain: the scientists seeking jobs abroad amid Trump's assault on research

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Conservative Think Tank Head Blasts Trump Tariffs: Doesn't Make a Whole Lot of Sense'

Michael Strain critiques Trump's tariff plan, emphasizing it will raise consumer prices contradicting the administration's assurances.
US politics
fromwww.twincities.com
1 month ago

House GOP reveals Trump's tax breaks for tips, overtime and car loans in bill, but costs run high

House Republicans proposed a controversial $4.9 trillion tax package, raising concerns over funding cuts to Medicaid and the implications for millions of Americans.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Trump Tariffs Struck Down by Court-Driving Rally in Homebuilder Stocks

Homebuilder stocks surged due to a court ruling that could lower costs of construction materials by striking down Trump's tariffs.
fromNature
1 month ago
US news

US brain drain: the scientists seeking jobs abroad amid Trump's assault on research

#international-relations
UK news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

New York Times Steals Trump's Thunder by Spoiling Mystery Country He Teased in MAJOR TRADE DEAL' Announcement

Trump announced a major trade deal with the U.K., marking the first such agreement since imposing tariffs.
UK news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

New York Times Steals Trump's Thunder by Spoiling Mystery Country He Teased in MAJOR TRADE DEAL' Announcement

Trump announced a major trade deal with the U.K., marking the first such agreement since imposing tariffs.
#globalization
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Dani Rodrik: Trump's ban on foreign students is catastrophic; the US must prepare for a very bleak future'

Globalization, democracy, and national sovereignty cannot coexist fully; trade-offs are necessary among these concepts.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Dani Rodrik: Trump's ban on foreign students is catastrophic; the US must prepare for a very bleak future'

Globalization, democracy, and national sovereignty cannot coexist fully; trade-offs are necessary among these concepts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I suspect there's something poisonous about money. That's why I'm embracing a gift economy | Kelley Swain

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.
Everyday cooking
#tariffs
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump Dismisses Possibility of Rising Consumer Costs, Wrongly Claiming Consumers Don't Pay for Tariffs

Trump believes companies cite price increases to negotiate lower tariffs, dismissing concerns over potential consumer impact.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Trump says China violated' Geneva deal with US on tariffs, minerals

Trump claimed China's economy was dire, necessitating a tariff deal.
Accusations arose from Trump regarding China's breach of trade agreements.
Communication from China suggests ongoing diplomatic efforts despite tensions.
European startups
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Tariffs are coming for Gen Z

President Trump's tariffs will significantly impact American consumers, particularly Gen Z, by raising prices on essential imports and potentially eliminating popular products.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump Dismisses Possibility of Rising Consumer Costs, Wrongly Claiming Consumers Don't Pay for Tariffs

Trump believes companies cite price increases to negotiate lower tariffs, dismissing concerns over potential consumer impact.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Trump says China violated' Geneva deal with US on tariffs, minerals

Trump claimed China's economy was dire, necessitating a tariff deal.
Accusations arose from Trump regarding China's breach of trade agreements.
Communication from China suggests ongoing diplomatic efforts despite tensions.
European startups
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Tariffs are coming for Gen Z

President Trump's tariffs will significantly impact American consumers, particularly Gen Z, by raising prices on essential imports and potentially eliminating popular products.
#labor-market
#journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Revealed: How Farage's 80bn tax cuts would benefit the richest most

Nigel Farage's tax plans benefit the wealthy more than low-income individuals, raising concerns over economic consequences.
#politics
Productivity
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Trump's National-Security Disaster

The disintegration of national-security processes under Trump poses significant risks to America's international relations and rule of law.
Productivity
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Trump's National-Security Disaster

The disintegration of national-security processes under Trump poses significant risks to America's international relations and rule of law.
US news
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

The False Promise of Nuclear Power

Trump and Biden surprisingly agree on nuclear power as a climate solution, despite differing motivations for supporting it.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Fox Anchor Accuses Reporters Of Taunting' Trump By Using The Term Chickening Out'

If President Trump had just a minute more, he has a hat, which is the accurate response to what that person said, which is Trump always wins.
US politics
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Trump and AI are destabilizing the global economy, says WEF

Trump's trade policies and AI create significant uncertainty in the global economy.
Economists predict weak US growth and high inflation amid ongoing trade volatility.
#remittances
#ai
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

You'll Spit Take When You Hear How Little Time Workers Are Saving With AI, According to This Huge New Study

fromFuturism
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

You'll Spit Take When You Hear How Little Time Workers Are Saving With AI, According to This Huge New Study

US politics
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

The Sunday Independent's view: Donald Trump's tariffs on EU risk Mutually Assured Destruction

Trump's proposed tariffs on the EU highlight his misunderstandings of trade negotiations with democracies compared to autocratic states.
fromwww.mcall.com
3 weeks ago

The penny costs nearly 4 cents to make. Here's how much the US spends on minting its other coins

The U.S. penny's production cost has reached nearly 4 cents, leading the Mint to announce a halt in penny production after existing stocks are depleted.
Cryptocurrency
#fiscal-policy
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Gas Tax Shock? One State Now Charges 60 Cents a Gallon

California drivers face a staggering 60 cent state tax, making their pump price $4.88—a notable $1.73 above the national average.
Cryptocurrency
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

April retail sales sees strong food sales boost figures - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Retail sales volumes came in better than expected in April, largely due to very strong food sales, fuelled by warmer weather and earlier barbecuing.
UK politics
#poverty
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

South Sudan on edge as Sudan's war threatens vital oil industry

Sudan's army may shut down oil export facilities for South Sudan, threatening its economy reliant on oil revenue amid ongoing civil conflict.
Russo-Ukrainian War
Cryptocurrency
fromstupiddope.com
3 weeks ago

Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High, Surging Past January Record | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Bitcoin reached a new all-time high, reinforcing its status as a speculative asset and digital safe haven in uncertain economic times.
#apple
Tech industry
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Can India replace China for Apple's iPhones? DW 05/19/2025

Apple is shifting more iPhone production to India, planning major production increases as a response to US tariffs.
Apple
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Apple spent many years and billions of dollars investing in China. Now it's stuck there.

Apple's production dependence on China is unlikely to change despite Trump's urging to manufacture in America.
Tech industry
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Can India help Apple diversify away from China? DW 05/14/2025

India will be a key hub for iPhone production for the US market, according to Apple CEO Tim Cook.
Tech industry
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Can India replace China for Apple's iPhones? DW 05/19/2025

Apple is shifting more iPhone production to India, planning major production increases as a response to US tariffs.
Apple
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Apple spent many years and billions of dollars investing in China. Now it's stuck there.

Apple's production dependence on China is unlikely to change despite Trump's urging to manufacture in America.
Tech industry
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Can India help Apple diversify away from China? DW 05/14/2025

India will be a key hub for iPhone production for the US market, according to Apple CEO Tim Cook.
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Letters: Where is Newsom as refinery closures threaten state economy?

In a recent paper, professor Michael Miche of USC predicted that the impact could be gasoline prices of over $8 a gallon.
NYC politics
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

What we misunderstand about gun violence

Gun violence in the U.S. is often misunderstood; behavioral economics offers new insights into its causes and potential solutions.
fromAll Singles And Married
1 month ago

75 FUNDAMENTAL FEATURES OF MONEY

Money serves multiple crucial functions in the economy, acting as a medium of exchange, unit of account, and store of value, thus facilitating trade efficiently.
Cryptocurrency
US news
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Trump Says He's Ending US Sanctions on Syria as He Cozies Up to Saudi Arabia

Trump announced a cessation of U.S. sanctions on Syria to promote economic revival, aligning with Saudi interests.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A matchmaking service with a twist: Connecting big givers to programs cut by USAID

Caitlin Tulloch is focused on maximizing humanitarian impact through cost-effective strategies in foreign aid and philanthropy.
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Gold fever makes a comeback as buyers and bankers recoil from uncertainty

Gold is increasingly seen as a stable currency amid economic uncertainty, reflecting a shift away from traditional banking.
#housing-market
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
SF real estate

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Stay Flat Amid Fed's Policy Move

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
SF real estate

Mortgage Interest Rates Today: Mortgage Rates Stay Flat Amid Fed's Policy Move

US news
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Era of U.S. dollar may be winding down- Harvard Gazette

The U.S. dollar's dominance in global finance is diminishing, even though it remains the leading currency.
fromeuronews
1 month ago

US free market think tank slams Trump tariffs with trade index

The index reveals that wealthier nations tend to employ non-tariff barriers more than poorer nations, which frequently depend on tariff-based restrictions for trade management.
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