America’s Enterprising Spirit Is Booming After Decades-Long Slump
Hundreds of thousands of people are creating companies each year, ending a decades-long drought.
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Why you let down your guard on ads when scrolling on social media
Even a few seconds of scrolling will tire your brain and make you more open to bold advertising claims. Money Knack on Unsplash, CC BYMy wife stared at me in shock as I ripped opened the package. The FedEx driver hadn’t even made it back to his truck as I held the item up overhead like a trophy.
Autocracies get more repressive when opening up their economies – a political scientists explores why
Democracy doesn't always follow economic liberalization. Owen Franken/Corbis via Getty ImagesThe current state of democracy in the world is fragile.
What are Trump Accounts for? They are more likely to help newborns start building nest eggs than help pay for their college education
Socking some money away early on can make your savings balloon much later. Jacob Wackerhausen/iStock via Getty Images PlusIf you or someone you know has a baby or a child under 18, you’re likely wondering if they should get a “Trump Account.”
War Risk for Businesses Will Mean Higher Prices No Matter What Happens
Doing business in a more dangerous and unpredictable world will cost more, pushing up the price of everything from food to electronics.
Foundations can outlive their charitable missions – and that’s a problem
Bill Gates' decision to have his foundation shut down by 2045 isn't the norm.
A perfect storm of factors is driving up US produce prices, but shoppers can still save
While U.S. produce prices are rising across the board, tomatoes are among the most affected. AP Photo/Marco UgarteFrom tomatoes and berries to lettuce and peppers, shoppers are feeling sticker shock in the produce aisle.
Trump Administration to Impose New Tariffs on Brazil
The United States accused the country of unfair trade practices. The tariff will replace ones that the Supreme Court struck down.
Inflation Slowed During Pause in War With Iran
The Consumer Price Index fell to a 3.5 percent annual increase in June, and prices marked their biggest drop from a month earlier since 2020.
Warsh Reiterates Fed’s Pledge to Get Inflation Down but Doesn’t Specify How
Kevin M. Warsh, in his first testimony to Congress as chairman of the Federal Reserve, did not shed light on whether he supported higher interest rates to tame price pressures.
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