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Economics

IMF Downgrades US Growth Projection, US Retail Sales Prove Resilient

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The International Monetary Fund said the US economy is set to cool compared to previous projections, and that it’s piling up debt.

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Economics

US Growth to Lap G7 Peers, IMF Predicts

The US economy will grow twice as fast as any of its major Western peers this year.

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International Economics

China Shoots for 5% Growth in 2024, But It Won’t Be Easy

The country is aiming to equal its growth from last year, but national debt and a property crisis are serious obstacles.

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Artificial Intelligence

IMF Warns AI Is Coming for Jobs in High-Income Countries

The International Monetary Fund warned almost half of all jobs worldwide could be affected by artificial intelligence.

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International Economics

Germany Has a Cold

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Germany’s position as an economic and industrial powerhouse has been compromised after a decade of monetary success.

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Markets

Coffee and Chocolate Are the Reigning Commodity Kings

The tight supply of both beans meant trading prices were extremely volatile, and the result was that cocoa almost tripled in price last year.

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Alternatives

Collectibles are Fun but Risky Investments

A portfolio doesn’t have to be just stocks and bonds. You can add something a little more fun, say your favorite vintage baseball cards.

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Artificial Intelligence

Biden Administration Eyes Data Center Regulations

Which way Trump will lean on the issue is difficult to say, though tech companies have worked hard to curry the incoming president’s favor.

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