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AI & Climate Anxiety Rises: 6% More CEOs See Bleak 10-Year Outlook

AI & Climate Anxiety Rises: 6% More CEOs See Bleak 10-Year Outlook

According to a new survey of CEOs by one of the biggest consulting firms in the world, PwC, more executives are feeling better about the state of the global economy, but an increasing number believe their companies won't survive the next ten years without a major overhaul due to pressure from climate change and technology like artificial intelligence.

Jan 16, 2024 10:50 AM EST


Long-Term Food Supply Affected As Global Leaders Focus on Election 2024

Long-Term Food Supply Affected As Global Leaders Focus on Election 2024

International attempts to ensure long-term food supply might be derailed by the several impending international elections, warns the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).

Jan 16, 2024 09:40 AM EST


Goldman Sachs Expects Fed to Pivot, Slashing Rates to Boost Economy

Goldman Sachs Expects Fed to Pivot, Slashing Rates to Boost Economy

According to Goldman Sachs economists' predictions on Monday, the Federal Reserve is anticipated to begin reducing its benchmark interest rate in March and to do so five times in total in 2024.

Jan 16, 2024 09:06 AM EST


US Dollar Shines Brighter as Stocks Dive, Safe Haven Frenzy Erupts

US Dollar Shines Brighter as Stocks Dive, Safe Haven Frenzy Erupts

Tuesday saw a one-month low for Asian equities, a decline in U.S. stock futures, and an increase in the value of the dollar as traders awaited word from influential Fed member Christopher Waller and central bankers' hawkish comments dampened prospects for interest rate decreases.

Jan 16, 2024 05:59 AM EST


A Decade to Trillionaire Status: How Wealth Hoarding Aggravates Woes

A Decade to Trillionaire Status: How Wealth Hoarding Aggravates Woes

In its yearly assessment of global inequality, Oxfam International stated on Monday that the world may see its first trillionaire within ten years, coinciding with the meeting of corporate and political elites at the Swiss ski resort of Davos.

Jan 16, 2024 01:02 AM EST


Study Predicts Booming Bank Profits Around $7 Trillion, Fueled by Rising Interest Rates and Digital Transformation

Study Predicts Booming Bank Profits Around $7 Trillion, Fueled by Rising Interest Rates and Digital Transformation

According to a report from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), global banks have the potential to increase their combined valuations by around $7 trillion over the next five years if they implement substantial measures to stimulate growth and enhance productivity.

Jan 16, 2024 12:24 AM EST


Davos Experts See Subdued World Economy in 2024, Regional Divergence Expected

Davos Experts See Subdued World Economy in 2024, Regional Divergence Expected

According to a survey of leading economists issued on Monday, the global economy faces a year of muted growth expectations and uncertainty owing to geopolitical unrest, tight financing conditions, and the disruptive influence of artificial intelligence.

Jan 15, 2024 09:28 AM EST


Cold Shower Benefits

What Happens After 30 Days of Cold Showers (Wim Hof Method)

Wim Hof, better known as the iceman, first introduced the concept of cold showers to me. This Dutch extreme athlete has set records for the longest swim under ice, the longest full-body contact with ice ...

Jan 15, 2024 06:40 AM EST


Warren Buffett's Growth Bet Crumbles 82%: Analyzing the Risks and Rewards of a Deep Value Play

Warren Buffett's Growth Bet Crumbles 82%: Analyzing the Risks and Rewards of a Deep Value Play

Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has generated life-changing returns for his company's investors and motivated millions of others throughout the world to take wealth-building initiatives. While the Oracle of Omaha is most known for being a value investor, Berkshire also has holdings in several growth firms with explosive growth potential.

Jan 15, 2024 05:50 AM EST


Critics Claim DEI Policies Unfair, Sparking Debate on Hiring Practices

Critics Claim DEI Policies Unfair, Sparking Debate on Hiring Practices

While the lawsuit is pending, a federal appeals court has temporarily stopped financing the grant program of the Fearless Fund.

Jan 15, 2024 04:20 AM EST


Bitcoin Price Slumps Following Spot ETF Approval, Boosting Alternative Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin Price Slumps Following Spot ETF Approval, Boosting Alternative Cryptocurrencies

When regulatory permission did not result in an upward advance, traders may have opted to book gains, resulting in a dramatic drop to $41,500.

Jan 15, 2024 03:45 AM EST


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Helium: The Billion-Dollar Network No One Uses

If a pioneer in crypto passive income existed, it had to be Helium. In its early days, in a year providing IoT coverage for Helium, people raked in thousands, even hundreds of thousands.

Jan 13, 2024 02:10 PM EST


Feds Penalize E-Bay for $3 Million After Employees Stalked Couple Over Negative Reviews

Feds Penalize E-Bay for $3 Million After Employees Stalked Couple Over Negative Reviews

Acting U.S. Attorney General William Barr consented to pay a $3 million felony penalty in connection with the harassment and surveillance of a Massachusetts couple. Joshua Levy, an attorney, stated on Thursday.

Jan 12, 2024 10:50 AM EST


Higher Tax Brackets Coming Soon? What This Means for Your Individual and Family Finances

Higher Tax Brackets Coming Soon? What This Means for Your Individual and Family Finances

Because of legislation approved at the end of 2017, American taxpayers have had a time-limited respite in their federal tax burden for the previous several years.

Jan 12, 2024 10:27 AM EST


Oil Surges on Safe-Haven Demand After US, UK Launch Airstrikes Against Houthi Targets in Yemen

Oil Surges on Safe-Haven Demand After US, UK Launch Airstrikes Against Houthi Targets in Yemen

Global equities rose marginally on Friday, but oil rose as the crisis in the Red Sea region threatened to grow, although slightly hotter US inflation data did not change investors' conviction that interest rates may soon begin to fall.

Jan 12, 2024 09:20 AM EST


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