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China: Economy outperforms first quarter forecasts: Strong performance in the manufacturing sector as well as new infrastructure projects helped China's ...
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Bitcoin drops below $60,000 as nerves set in before the big 'halving' event: Bitcoin "halving," which is set to take place this week, is taking a toll on the ...
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Quick Glance: Bitcoin 'Halving' Completed, CoinGecko Reports
- Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, completed its 'halving' on Friday, a phenomenon that occurs roughly every four years according to CoinGecko.
- Following the 'halving', Bitcoin remained relatively stable, dropping by 0.47% to $63,747.
- The 'halving' was integrated into Bitcoin's code at its inception to reduce the rate of new Bitcoins being created.
- Experts are divided on whether the upcoming 'halving' will boost Bitcoin's price, with some viewing it as already factored in, while others remain skeptical.
Reasons to be cheerful about Generation Z: They are not doomed to be poor and anxious
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/18/reasons-to-be-cheerful-about-generation-z
This explorer and conservationist is training citizen scientists to save the planet
weforum.org/agenda/2024/02/citizen-science-data-collection-training/
Don't treat watches like stocks, Rolex's CEO says: The iconic brand just unveiled new models and discontinued one at the Watches and Wonders trade show in Geneva
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The weight loss drug Ozempic is not linked to suicidal thoughts, regulators say: The European Medicines Agency announced the findings of its nine-month review
qz.com/ema-ozempic-suicidal-thoughts-1851406145
The strong US economy is being driven by millions of baby boomers: Instead of a recession, the US economy has seen resilient job gains with growth trending at ...
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China will remain the world's No. 1 growth driver, says the Asian Development Bank
cnbc.com/2024/04/11/china-will-still-be-the-worlds-top-growth-driver-says-the-adb.html
Quick Glance: ADB Forecasts Developing Asia Growth at 4.9% in 2024, Risks Persist
- ADB raised its growth forecast for Developing Asia to 4.9% in 2024, highlighting ongoing challenges like escalating geopolitical tensions.
- China remains a concern for regional growth due to a prolonged property crisis and other issues.
- The ADB predicts regional inflation to decrease to 3.0% by 2025.
- Detailed GDP growth and inflation forecasts for various Asian countries were also provided.
Broadband ‘nutrition labels’ are now mandatory: Internet companies are required to display labels featuring prices, introductory rates and broadband speeds
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Quick Glance: Broadband customers receive detailed price and performance information
- Starting today, the transparency of broadband services for internet users is being enhanced.
- The Federal Communications Commission has mandated that broadband providers must display all details regarding the pricing and performance of their services in clear labels.
- These labels provide clear and easily understandable information about price, speed, data allowances, and other aspects of high-speed internet service.
- The Affordable Connectivity Program has already enrolled over 23 million households across all 50 states, territories, and federally recognized tribal lands.
US employers added a surprisingly robust 303,000 jobs in March in a sign of economic strength
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Quick Glance: US economy adds impressive 303,000 jobs last month
- Employers added 303,000 jobs in March, bringing the unemployment rate down to 3.8%.
- US stock futures rose slightly on Friday morning, but markets have had a rough week.
- The S&P 500 companies are expected to report positive first-quarter earnings, fueling optimism in the market.
- Investors are hopeful for a strong earnings season to continue the stock rally amidst concerns about inflation and interest rates.
We’ve been promised that EVs will lead to cleaner air. This Bay Area study just proved it
fastcompany.com/91077045/weve-been-promised-that-evs-will-lead-to-cleaner-air-this-bay-area-study-just-proved-it
China Is Still Rising: Don’t Underestimate the World’s Second-Biggest Economy: Don’t underestimate the world’s second-biggest economy.
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No one has won the Powerball in 3 months and the jackpot is up to $1 billion: The last time someone won the Powerball jackpot was on New Year’s Day
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Qantas introduces Classic Plus Rewards: Qantas Frequent Flyer members have a new way to redeem their points for seats – but at a higher cost ...
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Eurozone inflation falls faster than expected - Latest News: The inflation that has squeezed European shoppers fell more than expected in March to 2.4 percent ...
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Google will delete billons of 'Incognito' browsing data records to settle a lawsuit
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China Is Still Rising: Don’t Underestimate the World’s Second-Biggest Economy: Don’t underestimate the world’s second-biggest economy.
foreignaffairs.com/united-states/china-still-rising
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We now know when people started eating eggs: Archaeologists say they’ve found evidence showing that humans in Central Asia began to raise ancient chickens for ...
qz.com/chicken-egg-origin-genetics-domestication-1851385866
Economy: Consumers unhappy as prices, inflation remain high: Many Americans are in a sour mood about the economy for one main reason: Prices feel too high ...
apnews.com/article/inflation-deflation-prices-economy-eggs-cars-consumers-e3c816373344d54b2e6bdb4be5ed999a
India throws another opposition leader in jail as elections loom: Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi’s chief minister, is hauled off 29 days before voting starts
economist.com/asia/2024/03/22/india-throws-another-opposition-leader-in-jail-as-elections-loom
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Drivers actually kept trying to cross the collapsed Baltimore bridge: The deadly collapse didn't stop people in cars who just need to get where they’re trying to ...
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Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
Corporate profits hit record high as economy boomed in fourth quarter of 2023: Gross domestic product (GDP) and corporate profits both smashed expectations in ...
thehill.com/business/4561631-corporate-hit-record-high-as-economy-boomed-in-fourth-quarter-of-2023/
Gaza is on the brink of a man-made famine: Israel and Hamas reject a ceasefire even as people starve
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/03/27/gaza-is-on-the-brink-of-a-man-made-famine
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The AI doctor will see you…eventually: Artificial intelligence holds huge promise in health care. But it also faces massive barriers
economist.com/leaders/2024/03/27/the-ai-doctor-will-see-youeventually
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Why America is a “flawed democracy”: EIU’s index plots the country’s democratic decline since 2006
economist.com/graphic-detail/2024/03/21/why-america-is-a-flawed-democracy
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Chinese leader Xi issues a positive message at a meeting with US business leaders as ties improve
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Quick Glance: Chinese Leader Xi Warns Against Technology Restrictions
- Chinese President Xi Jinping told Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte that attempts to restrict China’s access to technology will not hinder the country’s progress.
- In 2023, the Netherlands imposed export licensing requirements on machinery used to make advanced processor chips.
- Xi cautioned against scientific and technological barriers that could lead to division and confrontation.
- Rutte emphasized the importance of protecting ASML's interests while acknowledging that national security takes precedence over economic interests.
The Bitcoin rally is 'getting out of control,' a top strategist says: Is it too late to buy Bitcoin? Jason Trennert, the CEO of Strategas Research Partners ...
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Why XL Bully dogs should be banned everywhere: Big, strong and bred to kill, they are too dangerous to live with people
economist.com/leaders/2024/03/25/why-xl-bully-dogs-should-be-banned-everywhere
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Truth Social IPO: Trump's media company makes a successful stock market debut: The former US president will be delighted with this stock market launch: Trump ...
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Why “Freakonomics” failed to transform economics: The approach was fun, but has fallen out of favour
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/03/21/why-freakonomics-failed-to-transform-economics
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34-year-old making $49,000 a month in passive income: What I always tell people who want to build successful side hustles
cnbc.com/2024/03/25/ryan-hogue-top-passive-income-side-hustle-myths.html
The surprising lessons adventure taught this eco-entrepreneur about reflection and effective leadership
weforum.org/podcasts/meet-the-leader/episodes/kat-bruce-nature-metrics-environmental-dna/
Gold just hit another record high and a gold mining CEO says these are the reasons why
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Surprising decline: producer prices fall - also food cheaper: High food costs have been a burden on many households for years. But there is now at least a trend ...
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Japan Raises Interest Rates for First Time in 17 Years: Higher inflation and rising wages suggest that the country’s economy can grow without such aggressive ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/18/business/bank-of-japan-interest-rates.html
Quick Glance: Fate of BOJ's Stimulus Tools Revealed
- The Bank of Japan ended eight years of negative interest rates and other unorthodox measures to boost growth. Details on changes to the stimulating tools were disclosed.
- The negative interest rate policy was lifted, and the bank now pays a 0.1% interest rate on excess reserves to withdraw money from the economy.
- Yield curve control was dismantled, but the bank will continue to buy bonds and intervene with larger purchases if bond yields rise rapidly.
- The purchase of risky assets like ETFs and REITs was discontinued, and the commitment to maintain massive stimulus was withdrawn to reassure the market.
Hertz's CEO resigned after a big bet on EVs went bad: CEO Stephen Scherr stepped down after the rental car company dropped a third of its costly EV fleet
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There are more laser strikes against planes than ever: U.S. pilots hit with blinding lasers averaged 44 incidents per day in February.
qz.com/laser-strikes-pilots-record-high-1851360352
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The Facebook 'Poke' is back: The poking feature on Facebook is experiencing a surge in usage after years of radio silence
qz.com/facebook-poke-is-back-1851350849
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Target's new self-checkout rules have begun: Shoppers will have to limit the number of items in their basket to 10 or less
qz.com/target-new-self-checkout-rules-have-started-1851344868
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Filming your front porch without a warrant is now fair game for the feds: A federal court says privacy rights are diminished due to the proliferation of video ...
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America’s extraordinary economy keeps defying the pessimists: Both Donald Trump and Joe Biden have ideas that endanger it
economist.com/leaders/2024/03/14/americas-extraordinary-economy-keeps-defying-the-pessimists
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India’s government implements a controversial citizenship law: It may be trying to please its base shortly before a general election
economist.com/asia/2024/03/14/indias-government-implements-a-controversial-citizenship-law
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A Boeing whistleblower was found dead: Local authorities said John Barnett died from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot, after testifying against the troubled ...
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Toriyama Akira was probably Japan’s greatest manga master: The reclusive but tireless creator of “Dragon Ball” died on March 1st, aged 68
economist.com/obituary/2024/03/14/toriyama-akira-was-probably-japans-greatest-manga-master
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EV euphoria is dead. Automakers are scaling back or delaying their electric vehicle plans
cnbc.com/2024/03/13/ev-euphoria-is-dead-automakers-trumpet-consumer-choice-in-us.html
Intel’s chief people officer: Humans need to be at the center of AI: Christy Pambianchi explains how the company is thinking about artificial intelligence and ...
fastcompany.com/91060106/intels-chief-people-officer-humans-need-to-be-at-the-center-of-ai
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Mortgage rates may be a bellwether for 2024 presidential election: Going into this election year, the United States is slogging through a housing affordability ...
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Oil’s endgame will be in the Gulf: And the Gulf states know it
economist.com/special-report/2024/03/11/oils-endgame-will-be-in-the-gulf
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LinkedIn had a big outage just a day after Facebook and Instagram went down: It was unclear what caused the outage, but it appeared to affect multiple countries
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TikTok is rallying its massive user base to prevent Congress from banning the app
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Quick Glance: Could TikTok Face a Ban in the US?
- TikTok once again finds itself in a precarious position due to a legislative proposal.
- A bill unanimously approved by the House would ban TikTok if it doesn't sever ties with ByteDance, its parent company in Beijing.
- Concerns exist that TikTok could share data with the Chinese government, raising national security worries.
- A nationwide ban could impact small businesses, influencers, and users who utilize the platform for marketing purposes.
Kohl’s plans to open hundreds of Babies 'R' Us stores as it chases younger shoppers
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Three big risks that might tip America’s presidential election: Third parties, the Trump trials and the candidates’ age introduce a high degree of uncertainty
economist.com/leaders/2024/03/07/three-big-risks-that-might-tip-americas-presidential-election
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Taylor Swift's Singapore shows an expensive lesson for Malaysia, say experts: Local industry players rue Malaysia's missed opportunity as the American superstar ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2024/03/06/taylor-swifts-singapore-shows-an-expensive-lesson-for-malaysia-say-experts/
Pakistan’s voters tell the generals where to put it: Imran Khan’s candidates won the most seats despite heavy-handed attempts to hobble them
economist.com/asia/2024/02/12/pakistans-voters-tell-the-generals-where-to-put-it
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AI for fast food drive-thru isn't going so well: Artificial intelligence might not be the future of the drive-thru, after all
qz.com/ai-fast-food-drive-thru-lanes-1851308321
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Stocks are booming. But their golden age is drawing to a close: Even AI is unlikely to drive a repeat of the past decade’s performance
economist.com/leaders/2024/02/29/stocks-are-booming-but-their-golden-age-is-drawing-to-a-close
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Does generative artificial intelligence infringe copyright?: Several lawsuits, one brought by the New York Times, could soon answer the question
economist.com/the-economist-explains/2024/03/02/does-generative-artificial-intelligence-infringe-copyright
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To see India’s future, go south: The country’s regional division could make it—or break it
economist.com/leaders/2024/02/29/india-could-be-ruined-by-its-political-and-economic-divisions
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Lying AI ads for a Willy Wonka attraction led to crying children and a visit from the cops
qz.com/willy-wonka-chocolate-experience-ai-ads-1851292670
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Quick Glance: Hull 'Willy Wonka' actor reveals chaotic £35 'experience'
- The main actor of a failed Willy Wonka-inspired event shared his concerns before the show.
- Paul Connell, who portrayed the iconic character, described the event in Glasgow as 'absolute chaos'.
- Despite their efforts, the actors are still awaiting payment. Paul expressed the situation as highly embarrassing.
- The organizers, House of Illuminati, had to cancel the event shortly after its opening. Police intervention was necessary due to angry crowds forming on-site.
Redfin: Boomers aging in place are ‘the driving force’ doubling homeowner tenure and keeping housing inventory turnover low
fastcompany.com/91036666/housing-market-redfin-boomers-home-inventory
Why do Nvidia’s chips dominate the AI market?: The firm has three big advantages
economist.com/the-economist-explains/2024/02/27/why-do-nvidias-chips-dominate-the-ai-market
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Bitcoin jumps above $60,000 for the first time since November 2021: Bitcoin continued its surge on Wednesday, shooting above $60,000 for the first time since ...
cnbc.com/2024/02/28/bitcoin-jumps-above-60000-for-the-first-time-since-november-2021.html
The Taylor Swift economic effect has reached every town in America : The Taylor Swift economy is in GDP and inflation everywhere Eras tour went nationally and ...
cnbc.com/2024/03/01/the-taylor-swift-economic-effect-has-reached-every-town-in-america.html
Why do Nvidia’s chips dominate the AI market?: The firm has three big advantages
economist.com/the-economist-explains/2024/02/27/why-do-nvidias-chips-dominate-the-ai-market
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School without grades - how business and parents react: Whether among parents, teachers or companies - criticism of school grades is on the rise ...
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Tesla stiffed a small Black-owned bakery on a big Black History Month order: A Tesla representative canceled the huge order after the bakery's owner had already ...
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Is Europe ready to defend itself?: Russian aggression and American wavering reveal just how ill-equipped the continent is
economist.com/leaders/2024/02/22/is-europe-ready-to-defend-itself
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Recession has struck some of the world's top economies. The US keeps defying expectations
apnews.com/article/recession-japan-united-kingdom-economy-consumer-spending-31e145cfe5168e10eaecb0614fcc8458
Three new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners join the Etihad Airways fleet as it flies towards ambitious growth
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Quick Glance: Etihad Enhances Fleet with Three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
- Boeing’s 787 Dreamliners are more environmentally friendly than many other aircraft types.
- Etihad Airways strengthens its fleet by integrating three new Dreamliners in line with the growth plan Journey 2030.
- The new aircraft feature state-of-the-art amenities in the cabins of Business and Economy Class.
- According to Boeing, each 787 Dreamliner requires approximately 2.3 million components from in-house production and global suppliers.
2024 is a giant test of nerves for democracy: A warning from election results so far—and what follows in America, Europe and India
economist.com/international/2024/02/11/2024-is-a-giant-test-of-nerves-for-democracy
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Economy: Germany overtakes Japan as number three in the global economy: Economic output in Japan has shrunk in the past two quarters due to weak domestic demand ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/konjunktur/konjunktur-deutschland-ueberholt-japan-als-nummer-drei-der-weltwirtschaft/100015149.html
Refik Anadol’s use of AI has made him the artist of the moment: His work seems to be everywhere, blurring the boundaries between art and engineering
economist.com/culture/2024/02/20/refik-anadols-use-of-ai-has-made-him-the-artist-of-the-moment
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Qantas profits down to $1.25b, Airbus A220 interiors revealed: Qantas reveals a strong first half finish for the current financial year (FY24). Plus ...
pointhacks.com.au/news/qantas-half-year-results-fy24/
Japan’s Nikkei Hits Record High, Surpassing 1989 Peak: A shift in investors’ outlook for Japan has encouraged a flurry of cash into the country’s markets.
nytimes.com/2024/02/22/business/japan-stocks-record-record.html
Quick Glance: Japan's Nikkei Reaches Historic High
- Japanese stocks reach record level, surpassing 1989 peak.
- The Nikkei 225 index rose 2.1 percent to 39,098, exceeding its previous high of 38,915.87 in 1989.
- A weak yen and rising inflation favor the surge in Japanese stocks, influenced by foreign investors as well.
- Foreign investors play a significant role in the market's rise, driven by strong corporate profits and increasing stock prices.
Apple is probably giving up work on its own electric car: The project was considered one of the most ambitious in the company's history. Now the 2 ...
sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/apple-e-auto-1.6403887
Checking a bag will cost you more on United Airlines, which is copying a similar move by American
english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2024-02-23/checking-a-bag-will-cost-you-more-on-united-airlines-which-is-copying-a-similar-move-by-american.html
The third-largest exporter of television is not who you might expect: After America and Britain, Turkey is the biggest seller of scripted shows
economist.com/culture/2024/02/15/the-third-largest-exporter-of-television-is-not-who-you-might-expect
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Putin's War in Ukraine Is Decimating the Russian Economy: Exploit his economic vulnerability to stop the bloodshed in Ukraine.
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-02-23/putin-s-war-in-ukraine-is-decimating-the-russian-economy
The growing peril of national conservatism: It’s dangerous and it’s spreading. Liberals need to find a way to stop it
economist.com/leaders/2024/02/15/the-growing-peril-of-national-conservatism
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Elon Musk's labor fight in Sweden is hitting Tesla charging stations: The months-long battle between Nordic labor and the Tesla CEO has led to problems for the ...
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