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Tito Mboweni: South African Minister and Reserve Bank governor who drove significant economic reforms

YoopyaOctober 15, 2024October 15, 2024

by YoopyaOctober 15, 2024October 15, 20240356

Tito Mboweni, former South African Reserve Bank Governor, Minister of Finance, and Minister of Labour was arguably one of the country’s most consequential economic policymakers...

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Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into how poor institutions affect countries’ success

YoopyaOctober 14, 2024October 14, 2024

by YoopyaOctober 14, 2024October 14, 20240431

STOCKHOLM (AP) — The Nobel memorial prize in economics was awarded Monday to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson for research that explains why societies...

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US adds a robust 254,000 jobs and unemployment dips to 4.1% in sign of still-sturdy labor market

YoopyaOctober 6, 2024October 6, 2024

by YoopyaOctober 6, 2024October 6, 20240338

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September, easing concerns about a weakening labor market and suggesting that the pace...

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Fed slashes rates by a half-point – what that means for the economy and the presidential election

YoopyaSeptember 23, 2024September 23, 2024

by YoopyaSeptember 23, 2024September 23, 20240460

In a widely anticipated move, the Federal Reserve announced on Sept. 18, 2024, that it was cutting its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point to...

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Celebrity brands: Why fame alone isn’t enough to keep them afloat anymore

YoopyaSeptember 23, 2024September 23, 2024

by YoopyaSeptember 23, 2024September 23, 20240502

Over the past decade, there has been a significant rise of celebrity brands. Recent data from NielsenIQ, a global marketing research firm, shows just how significant this...

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US food insecurity rate rose to 13.5% in 2023 as government benefits declined and food prices soared

YoopyaSeptember 6, 2024September 6, 2024

by YoopyaSeptember 6, 2024September 6, 20240435

The official U.S. food insecurity rate rose to 13.5% in 2023 from 12.8% in 2022, according to data the U.S. Department of Agriculture released on Sept. 4, 2024....

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26 states may soon need to regulate cannabis – here’s what they can learn from Colorado and Washington

YoopyaAugust 31, 2024August 31, 2024

by YoopyaAugust 31, 2024August 31, 20240496

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has made moves to reclassify marijuana, making it a type of legal but regulated medicine, like Tylenol with codeine or some steroids. With the...

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Common misconceptions about long-haul trucks

YoopyaAugust 31, 2024August 31, 2024

by YoopyaAugust 31, 2024August 31, 20240283

Explore the most common misconceptions about long-haul trucks and uncover the truths behind their operation, safety, and impact on the economy. Long-haul trucking plays a...

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Want to fight gender inequality? A review of data from 118 counties shows that development aid works

YoopyaAugust 24, 2024August 24, 2024

by YoopyaAugust 24, 2024August 24, 20240453

Gender inequality isn’t just unfair — it’s also a drag on the world economy. Giving women the same economic opportunities as men would add about US$12...

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The price of gold is at a record high. Here’s why

YoopyaAugust 22, 2024August 22, 2024

by YoopyaAugust 22, 2024August 22, 20240517

A gold rush is here. The precious metal hit an all time high this week. The spot price for gold closed Tuesday above $2,514, according to data...