‘It’s on’: Major bank expects Feb rate cut
In welcome news for mortgage holders, a third major bank is now expecting a rate cut in February following ...
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5 economic papers that lit up our brains — and what they say about our confusing world
We at Planet Money are constantly reading the work of economists and other social scientists to glean ideas, evidence and ...
Student creates mental health app
Before Ajay Gundlapalli won Congressman August Pfluger's 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Texas' 11th District, he had studied computer science, but never tried to develop an app. A former Ector ...
Economists Warning over Trump's Federal Grant Freeze: 'Catastrophic Shock'
Stephanie Kelton, Professor of Economics and Public Policy, Stony Brook University. The federal grant freeze will hurt ...
Trump still expects to impose Feb 1 tariffs on Canada and Mexico, White House says
U.S. President Donald Trump still plans to make good on his promise to issue tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Saturday, White ...
Do China’s A.I. Advances Mean U.S. Technology Controls Have Failed?
DeepSeek’s A.I. models show that China is making rapid gains in the field, despite American efforts to hinder it.
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Covering Trump’s proposed tariffs? Here are 4 things you need to know
The Journalist's Resource and Econofact recently hosted a webinar on covering tariffs. Watch the recording and read key ...
U.S. economy is ‘doing better than you think.’ Here’s why, economist tells Lehigh Valley business leaders
During his presentation Tuesday to the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, economist Michael Skordeles pointed to the ...
Could California's insurance crisis, wildfires trigger broader financial troubles?
California's insurance crisis risks triggering broader financial instability, an expert in economics and the environment ...
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Decarbonization: Net-zero building standards may not have a global impact
What are the forces and narratives that have given international legitimacy to the development of net-zero building standards ...
What Are the Average 401(k) Returns? See How Yours Compare
The average 401 (k) return in 2023 was about 17.5% to 18%. Retirement account returns depend on the mix of assets you or your fund choices are invested in. Target-date funds are often the default ...
Basic economics argues against California’s egg farming law | PennLive Letters
If all 50 states start passing different farming laws, it will lead to even higher food costs and fewer choices for consumers ...