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Charted: Comparing The GDP Of BRICS And The G7 Countries
Article By:
Jeff Desjardins
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Tuesday, October 24, 2023 3:36 AM EDT
BRICS is set to add six new member states at the start of 2024, raising questions about the expansion of the group’s growing economic power. With its new entrants, the bloc will represent over $30 trillion in GDP or around 29% of the world’s GDP.
The Bear’s Lair: Suffolk Bank Beats Bankman-Fried
Article By:
Martin Hutchinson
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Monday, October 23, 2023 10:00 AM EDT
Two groups of people from elite backgrounds, Boston merchants of the early 19th century and Stanford professorate alumni of the early 21st century, founded institutions that made important changes to the U.S. financial system.
The Parasitic Rich Men North Of Richmond
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Mises Institute
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Monday, October 23, 2023 9:40 AM EDT
Seemingly coming out of nowhere was the song “Rich Men North of Richmond,” by singer-songwriter Oliver Anthony. Overnight, the laments of one man from Appalachia over the state of the American economy and government spread like wildfire.
European Taxonomy: Now The Banking Sector Gears Up For More Disclosures
Article By:
ING Economics
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Monday, October 23, 2023 8:11 AM EDT
The second Taxonomy disclosures for banks include a variety of methodologies hindering comparability. Calculation differences aside, banks slightly improved their eligibility ratio with an average of 30% for 2022, 2pp above 2021.
Markets And Zoning
Article By:
Scott Sumner
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Sunday, October 22, 2023 10:13 AM EDT
Cities used to become denser as they grew larger, especially in the central area close to the downtown. Many of our newer cities, however, have remained fairly low density even as they’ve grown to be quite large. San Jose and San Diego are two.
Lenovo Unveils Enterprise ESG Solution
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EqualOcean
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Wednesday, October 11, 2023 3:50 AM EDT
Recently, Lenovo, a global leader in the digital economy, officially launched the enterprise-level ESG solution, LeGreen.
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How Inflationary Money Causes The Affordability Crisis
Article By:
Mises Institute
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Sunday, October 8, 2023 6:19 AM EDT
While the CPI and other indices can be helpful tools all they can measure is an aggregate price level. They cannot express how inflation affects our wealth and well-being, they cannot express the accurate impact of inflation on any individual.
The Democratization Of Investing And The Evolution Of ETFs
Article By:
Alpha Architect
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Tuesday, October 3, 2023 4:50 AM EDT
The first ETFs emerged in 1993 and tracked broad-based indexes for a low fee. The competitive situation in the ETF industry today has differentiated itself by adding a new breed of ETFs that reflect specialization into popular investment themes.
Gasoline Pricing During My Lifetime
Article By:
Angry Bear
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Sunday, October 1, 2023 8:32 AM EDT
Will gasoline ever get down to $2 again? Probably not. OPEC countries need a higher price than that to avoid bankruptcy. But it will probably recede to $3 one of these days.
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Beyond The Average Income: Financial Strategies And Calculating For Retirement
Article By:
Artenie Alexandru
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023 12:52 PM EDT
The upward trend in retirement expectations, driven in part by rising inflation, underscores the significance of meticulous planning. After all, the goal is a retirement that's not just secure but also enjoyable.
Economy: Exploring Different Economic Systems
Article By:
Tactical Investor
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Wednesday, September 20, 2023 4:52 AM EDT
An economy, in essence, serves as the intricate system through which a society orchestrates the production, distribution, and management of goods, services, and resources to fulfil its populace’s myriad needs and desires.
The Case For Timber
Article By:
S&P Dow Jones Indices
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Wednesday, September 13, 2023 9:25 AM EDT
Timber is an essential resource and a genuine building block of human civilization. Its use in building construction and as a fuel source have made it integral to the functioning of our societies and world economy.
How Much Should I Have In Savings? A Guide To Financial Security
Article By:
Dividend Power
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Monday, September 11, 2023 7:42 AM EDT
A solid financial foundation is crucial for long-term stability and peace of mind. An adequate amount of savings is critical to building this strong foundation.
Why The "Just Wage" Theory Doesn't Make Much Sense
Article By:
Ryan McMaken
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Saturday, September 2, 2023 12:16 AM EDT
In the bizarre mental acrobatics of just-wage theory, however, we are to believe that the employer ought to have a responsibility only to the worker who is receiving the non-zero wage.
Research Review: August 31, Financial Crises
Article By:
James Picerno
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Thursday, August 31, 2023 9:07 AM EDT
In this article James Picerno brings us reviews of five different studies all discussing the impact of financial crises.
Tuesday Talk: Like A Carousel
Article By:
TalkMarkets DailyTalk
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Tuesday, August 29, 2023 8:41 AM EDT
The stock market has been going up and down much like a carousel ride, of late. One day up, one day down, not too fast, not too slow, on a ride that seems to take you nowhere.