Economy
Framework announces another memory price hike — and it likely won’t be its last
Framework announces another memory price hike — and it likely won’t be its last Framework, a modular PC company, has announced another price hike for its DDR5 RAM modules due to rising memory costs. The new prices are as follows: $10 per GB for 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB, with “slightly higher” prices for the 48GB […]
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Whether Netflix or Paramount buys Warner Bros., entertainment oligopolies are back – bigger and more anticompetitive than ever
Whether Netflix or Paramount buys Warner Bros., entertainment oligopolies are back – bigger and more anticompetitive than ever The proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. by Netflix or Paramount would lead to the resurgence of entertainment oligopolies, making it harder for consumers and creatives. The history of Hollywood’s oligopolies dates back to the 1920s, when studios […]
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US oil industry doesn’t see profit in Trump’s ‘pro-petroleum’ moves
US oil industry doesn’t see profit in Trump’s ‘pro-petroleum’ moves The US oil industry is skeptical about President Trump’s “pro-petroleum” moves, despite his efforts to promote domestic fossil fuel production. The financial picture around oil and gas drilling is not promising, with declining oil prices reducing the attractiveness of many drilling investments and unconfirmed reserves […]
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Tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now
Tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now Tariffs are taxes on imports of goods, usually to protect domestic industries from import competition, and are imposed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The burden of tariffs often falls on consumers, who may see prices increase as companies pass on the […]
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How keeping down borrowing costs for mortgages and other loans is built into the Fed’s ‘dual mandate’
How keeping down borrowing costs for mortgages and other loans is built into the Fed’s ‘dual mandate’ The Federal Reserve’s dual mandate includes promoting maximum employment and stable prices, but it also has a third objective: moderate long-term interest rates. The third mandate was originally part of the Fed’s goals in the 1977 Federal Reserve […]
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How crime in Brazil drags down the economy and heaps economic pain on the nation’s poor
How crime in Brazil drags down the economy and heaps economic pain on the nation’s poor Brazil’s “criminal economy” is estimated to cost around $239 billion to $275 billion annually, or 12% to 14% of Brazil’s GDP, with a significant portion attributed to contraband, tax evasion, and environmental crime. The true cost of violence in […]
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Health insurance premiums rose nearly 3x the rate of worker earnings over the past 25 years
Health insurance premiums rose nearly 3x the rate of worker earnings over the past 25 years Health insurance premiums in the US have increased nearly three times the rate of worker earnings over the past 25 years, making it difficult for patients and employers to afford healthcare. The main driver of these premium increases is […]
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Even with Trump’s support, coal power remains expensive – and dangerous
Even with Trump’s support, coal power remains expensive – and dangerous President Donald Trump’s administration has aligned itself with the coal industry, including efforts to keep coal-fired power plants running despite declining demand and environmental concerns. The use of coal for electricity generation remains expensive and poses health risks, with thousands of miners developing black […]
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Black-market oil buyers will push Venezuela for bigger discounts following US seizure – starving Maduro of much-needed revenue
Black-market oil buyers will push Venezuela for bigger discounts following US seizure – starving Maduro of much-needed revenue The US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, which is expected to further squeeze the country’s economy and starve President Nicolás Maduro of much-needed revenue. The tanker, called the Skipper, was heading to […]
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A humanoid robot-shaped bubble is forming, China warns
A humanoid robot-shaped bubble is forming, China warns China’s National Development and Reform Commission has issued a warning about a potential bubble in the humanoid robotics industry. The agency is concerned that the rapid growth of the sector, driven by significant investment, may lead to a flood of similar models as funding for research and […]
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