AI-powered robots can take your phone apart – The Economist
The world’s rubbish heaps are filling up with valuable electronics. According to the UN, some 62m tonnes of e-waste were produced in 2022, enough to...
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ECB’s Lagarde Says Labor Market Has Weathered Recent Shocks Well – Bloomberg
Europe’s labor market has proved surprisingly resilient in the face of a once-in-a-generation inflation shock and aggressive interest-rate hikes, according to European Central Bank President...
The last days of brainstorming – The Economist
Alan: Let’s get going. We’ve all had a chance to think of some fresh names for our new value-added membership service. The last time we...
US Debt-to-GDP of 250% Won’t Push Up Rates: Jackson Hole Paper – Bloomberg
US government debt could reach 250% of gross domestic product without putting upward pressure on interest rates, according to a paper presented at the Federal...
Rising Risk for the U.S. Economy: A Job Market That Is Just ‘Meh’ – WSJ
The labor market has moved front and center for the Federal Reserve, highlighting its fragility and risk to the economy.The good news is that unemployment...
UK carmakers claimed leaving EV sales rules unchanged would cost jobs and investment – The Guardian
Carmakers claimed that leaving electric car sales rules unchanged would threaten British jobs and cost them hundreds of millions of pounds, according to documents that...
Powell’s Rate Cut Signal Reflects Economy’s Delicate Position – WSJ
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cautiously laced up an interest-rate cut next month but delivered a subtle message to anyone expecting aggressive easing: Don’t expect...
Business Activity Gains Pace as Manufacturing Rebounds – WSJ
U.S. business activity expanded at its fastest pace this year as the factory sector rebounded strongly, though trade tariffs are fueling inflation in input prices,...
When Are Personal Loans a Good Idea? – Investopedia
A personal loan can be used for most purposes, including debt consolidation, home improvement projects, and medical bills. Interest rates are typically far cheaper than...
Home Sales Surprisingly Rose in July While Prices Eased – WSJ
Sales of existing homes rose unexpectedly in July, raising hopes that the long-stalled housing market may be improving and that activity can gain more momentum...