Economic Forecasts in Flux: Blue Chip Indicators Highlight Post-Election Uncertainty and AI Disruption
The November 2024 edition of Wolters Kluwer’s Blue Chip Economic Indicators provides an intriguing snapshot of economic sentiment among top economists in light of shifting…
Americans Grapple with the True Cost of Living
Insights from doxo’s 2024 Report With inflation continuing to stretch household budgets, understanding the financial landscape of major U.S. cities has become a critical aspect…
Pyramid Analytics Secures $50M in Financing from BlackRock to Accelerate AI-Driven Analytics
Pyramid Analytics, a leading force in AI-driven analytics and decision intelligence, has raised $50 million in new financing from BlackRock Capital Investment Advisors, LLC (“BlackRock”).…
Major Financial Institutions and Governments Continue to Fund Fossil Fuel Expansion
Significant financial support for fossil fuel expansion continues, even in the face of global climate change commitments. Major banks, including some of the largest in…
Kingston Retains Global Leadership as Top DRAM Module Supplier for 21st Consecutive Year
Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, has been ranked the top third-party DRAM module supplier globally, according to…
PuppyGraph Secures $5 Million to Revolutionize Real-Time Graph Analytics with Zero-ETL Technology
PuppyGraph, a pioneering company in graph analytics, has secured $5 million in seed funding led by defy.vc. This investment aims to advance their innovative zero-ETL…
Beijing Prepares for Economic Storm as Trump’s Return Spurs Trade Tensions
Beijing is preparing for the resurgence of trade tensions as Donald Trump returns to the White House in 2025. Trump’s re-election is reigniting concerns over…
Oil Prices Tumble as Energy Sites Remain Unscathed in Israeli Strike on Iran
Global oil prices dropped by approximately 6% following news that Israel’s recent military action against Iran avoided targeting key energy facilities. The sudden shift in…
Milliman analysis: Competitive pension risk transfer costs increase from 100.8% to 101.7% during September
Competitive bidding process saves about 2.7% of buyout costs as of September 30 SEATTLE, October 22, 2024 – Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and…
U.S. Port Workers Strike for First Time in Nearly 50 Years, Threatening Supply Chains Ahead of 2024 Elections
For the first time in nearly 50 years, U.S. port workers have gone on strike in a high-stakes standoff over wages, benefits, and job security.…
Sharp Decline in Diamond Prices Amid Slow Sales and Oversupply in July
In July, diamond prices experienced a notable decline, primarily influenced by sluggish retail sales and an oversupply situation in India. This downturn was further exacerbated…
Oil Prices Remain Low Amid U.S. Recession Fears and Middle East Tensions
The global oil market is experiencing significant fluctuations, with prices hovering at eight-month lows as concerns over a potential U.S. recession counterbalance rising tensions in…
AMD’s Meteoric Rise: A Decade of Transformation in the Semiconductor Industry
Over the past decade, the semiconductor industry has witnessed a dramatic shift, with AMD emerging as a formidable competitor to Intel, a long-time leader in…
Federal Reserve Poised for First Interest Rate Cut in Years This Fall
The anticipation surrounding the Federal Reserve’s potential interest rate cut this fall marks a significant moment in economic policy. For years, the Fed has maintained…
Americans Worry Extreme Weather Will Rain on Their Retirement
Allianz Life study finds few have a plan in place to address the rising costs of extreme weather KEY FINDINGS: 56% say they have anxiety…
Bitcoin Dips Below $67,000 Amid Concerns Over Potential US Government Crypto Sales
Bitcoin has recently dipped below the $67,000 mark, a significant move that has caught the attention of traders and market analysts. This decline is largely…
The China’s economic model focused on government investment and exports is showing diminishing returns
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reports that China’s real gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 5.2% in 2023, with a projection of 5.0% growth for…
Why the Federal Reserve Maintains High Interest Rates
The Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates at a high level for an extended period has been a critical aspect of its monetary policy…
Deloitte’s “xTech Futures” Series Explores the Transformative Power of Biotech
The second installment in Deloitte’s “xTech Futures” series highlights biotechnology (BioTech) as a pivotal “xTech” domain—representing exponential and variable technologies that could become essential for…
Global Clean Energy Investments Fall Short of 2030 Renewables Goal, Says EY Report
Despite a record surge of US$1.8 trillion in clean energy investment last year, including US$660 billion allocated for renewables, the world remains off course to…
Gorilla Secures €23M Series B Funding to Revolutionize Data Processing in the Energy Sector
Gorilla, a leading technology company specializing in data solutions for energy retailers, has secured €23M in its Series B funding round. “No one knows what…
Turkey Imposes Heavy Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles
Turkey has recently taken significant measures to curb the influx of electric vehicles (EVs) from China by imposing a substantial 40% additional tariff on these…
Robust Jobs Data Sparks Concerns Over Delayed Fed Rate Cuts, Nudging Wall Street Lower
The financial markets experienced a slight dip as Wall Street’s main indexes closed marginally lower. This decline was spurred by the release of stronger-than-expected monthly…
Gold bar vending machines have seen a surge in popularity across South Korea
Gold bar vending machines have seen a surge in popularity across South Korea, reflecting a growing trend among consumers who are increasingly interested in precious…