Category: Economy
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Meet the TikTok Refugees: A Digital Exodus and New Beginnings
So, here we are. TikTok might be on its way out in the U.S., with the government giving ByteDance until January 19, 2025, to sell its U.S. assets—or face a nationwide ban.…
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Risk, Resilience, and Reflection: Are These Also Your Concerns in 2025?”
When I read Peter Thal Larsen’s “Risk and Resilience Are the Watchwords for 2025,” it struck a chord—but also raised questions. Larsen paints a picture of a world battered yet standing, economies surprisingly…
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How AI Made My Bank Get Rid of All the Tellers—and What Happened Next
Yesterday, I went to my usual bank for some routine tasks, expecting the usual counters and tellers. But when I walked in, I was stunned. The entire place had been transformed. Gone…
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The Rise of Europe’s AI Powerhouses: A Deep Dive into the Fastest-Growing Startups
FractionPro Aug 14, 20244 min read Europe’s AI sector is in the midst of a transformative boom, with funding pouring in and startups scaling rapidly to meet the growing demand for artificial…
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Navigating the Tough Labor Market for 20-Somethings
FractionPro Jul 24, 20242 min read In a recent episode of the Wall Street Journal’s podcast, reporter Ray A. Smith and host J.R. Whalen delved into a pressing issue: why the strong…
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Hiring and Wages Increase, Demonstrating the Economy’s Strength
The U.S. job market exceeded expectations in May, with substantial gains in both employment and wages, despite a slight increase in the unemployment rate to 4%. This presents a nuanced picture of…
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U.S. Job Growth and Wage Increases Highlight Economic Resilience
The U.S. labor market demonstrated remarkable resilience in May with a surprising surge in job growth and wage increases, despite a slight uptick in the unemployment rate to 4%. This unexpected performance…
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Unemployment Rate Does Not Equal Unemployment
In recent discussions surrounding the Unemployment Rate, many people are perplexed by the discrepancy between low official figures and the reality of joblessness experienced by many. This confusion can be traced back…
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Navigating Borders and Business: How Immigration Policies Shape Entrepreneurial Landscapes
As the world becomes more interconnected, the movement of talent across borders plays a pivotal role in shaping economies. A recent study highlighted by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) draws…
