Why companies get inflation wrong – The Economist
Over the past year-and-a-half inflation has fallen sharply across the rich world. Although some central banks have now begun to cut interest rates, few are yet
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Carbon Emissions from AI and Crypto Are Surging and Tax Policy Can Help
What do crypto assets and artificial intelligence have in common? Both are power hungry. Because of the electricity used by high-powered equipment to “mine” crypto
US inflation falls to 2.9% in July – The Financial Times
US inflation fell to 2.9 per cent in July, bolstering the case for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates at its next meeting in
UK inflation rises to 2.2% in first increase since December – The Guardian
Britain’s annual inflation rate rose to 2.2% last month – its first increase since December last year – and is expected to remain above its
Bank of England could still cut interest rates again despite rise in inflation – The Guardian
For the first time this year, inflation is on the rise. After falling fairly steadily from above 11% almost two years ago, a bump in
The Big Risk for the Market: Becoming an AI Echo Chamber – WSJ
Whatever you think of it, generative artificial intelligence has proven adept at something: generating profits for other AI projects. That is risky. With more than
Eric Schmidt Says Google Is Falling Behind on AI—And Remote Work Is Why – WSJ
Eric Schmidt, ex-CEO and executive chairman at Google, said his former company is losing the artificial intelligence race and remote work is to blame. “Google
PODCAST: Going for Gold: The Financial Hurdles Facing Olympic Athletes
Winning an Olympic medal doesn’t necessarily translate to financial success for many athletes. Host J.R. Whalen speaks with WSJ personal finance reporter Joe Pinsker as
Weighing Up AI’s Climate Costs
Although artificial intelligence will probably increase global energy consumption in the short term, its potential to drive down carbon emissions across a wide range of
First UK inflation increase of year forecast in setback for Bank of England – The Guardian
The Bank of England is poised for a setback in the battle against high inflation this week amid expectations for a first increase in the