Economics

Economics

The Fed Cut Interest Rates Exactly as Planned. But What’s Next?

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The US Federal Reserve continued its interest rate deescalation with a 25 basis point cut — exactly in line with consensus expectations.

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Personal Finance

Hurricane Milton Might Be the Costliest Hurricane Since Katrina

When it hits Florida, Hurricane Milton is expected to cause anywhere between $60 billion and $100 billion in insured losses.

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Markets

The Carry Trade is Unwinding. How Much is Left to Go?

In a carry trade, you borrow money in a country with low interest rates and use it to buy a higher-interest-rate currency like the dollar.

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International Economics

US, Mexico Agree to Steel Import Rules Against Chinese Circumvention

The US and Mexico will apply tariffs to some US steel and aluminum imports to keep Chinese metals from entering America.

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Economics

America’s ‘Left Behind’ Counties Make a Comeback (of Sorts)

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America’s “left behind” counties — which fell behind the rest of the country beginning in the early 2000s — aren’t so far behind anymore.

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Markets

Coffee and Chocolate Are the Reigning Commodity Kings

The tight supply of both beans meant trading prices were extremely volatile, and the result was that cocoa almost tripled in price last year.

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Alternatives

Collectibles are Fun but Risky Investments

A portfolio doesn’t have to be just stocks and bonds. You can add something a little more fun, say your favorite vintage baseball cards.

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Artificial Intelligence

Biden Administration Eyes Data Center Regulations

Which way Trump will lean on the issue is difficult to say, though tech companies have worked hard to curry the incoming president’s favor.

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