Economy

“Americans are paying more for worse stuff, study finds”

“Measured by consumer prices, U.S. inflation is the highest in 40 years. Look at what Americans are actually getting for their money and the rate may be even higher, according to researchers at the University of Michigan.  The academics publish… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Retail sales surge 3.8% in January, much more than expected amid inflation rise”

“…Retail sales for the month rose 3.8%, much better than the 2.1% Dow Jones estimate. The numbers are not adjusted for inflation; the 0.6% rise in the consumer price index for the month helped push a reversal from the 2.5% sales… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Inflation surges 7.5% on an annual basis, even more than expected and highest since 1982”

“…The consumer price index for January, which measures the costs of dozens of everyday consumer goods, rose 7.5% compared with a year ago, the Labor Department reported Thursday. That compared with Dow Jones estimates of 7.2% for the closely watched… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“More than $320 million stolen in latest apparent crypto hack”

“One of the most popular bridges linking the ethereum and solana blockchains lost more than $320 million Wednesday afternoon in an apparent hack. It is DeFi’s second-biggest exploit ever, just after the $600 million Poly Network crypto heist, and it is the largest attack to date… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Oil on track for a more than 15% monthly rise as Ukraine worries persist”

“Oil futures traded mostly higher on Monday, on track to cap a sharp January rally that has lifted the U.S. benchmark by around 15% as traders continue to follow the threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine…” https://www.marketwatch.com/story/oil-on-track-for-15-monthly-rise-as-ukraine-worries-persist-11643635978?siteid=yhoof2 I only… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“Crypto collapse erases more than $1 trillion in wealth, forcing a reckoning for everyday investors”

“By the end of last year, the value of Hasten Carter’s cryptocurrency holdings had climbed to about $250,000. He moved to a nicer apartment, bought a new truck, and started thinking about pursuing his dream of a full-time career in… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Nikola shares surge 18% after company delivers its first EV truck, says more to come”

“Nikola shares jumped 18% on Thursday after theelectric truck maker completed delivery of its first vehicle. The surge in the stock came a day after the company announced on Twitter that its first customer delivery is done, signaling more to come…” https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/23/nikola-shares-surge-after-company-delivers-its-first-ev-truck-says-more-to-come.html This… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Inflation surged 6.8% in November, even more than expected, to fastest rate since 1982”

“The consumer price index, which measures the cost of a wide-ranging basket of goods and services, rose 0.8% for the month, good for a 6.8% pace on a year over year basis and the fastest rate since June 1982. Excluding food… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“Stitch Fix shares are down more than 27%, analyst says apparel retailer has hit a ‘growth wall’”

“Stitch Fix shares plummeted more than 27% Wednesday to a fresh 52-week low as one analyst said the company has run smack into a “growth wall.” The online shopping and styling service was able to top fiscal first-quarter expectations after the bell on… Continue Reading…

Economy

“U.S. natural gas plummets more than 10%, following worst week since 2014”

“U.S. natural gas futures plunged more than 10% on Monday, falling to the lowest level since August on forecasts for warmer-than-expected winter temperatures. The leg lower builds on last week’s more than 24% loss, which was natural gas’ worst week since… Continue Reading…