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The U.S. has been navigating turbulent economic waters, with inflation hitting 40-year highs since the COVID-19 pandemic. While the situation has improved — inflation as of November 2024 stands at 2.7%, a significant drop from the 9.1% peak in June 2022 — the threat of inflation is never truly gone. Enter Warren Buffett, the “Oracle…

In 2023, Sweden’s Social Democratic party passed a law that made it illegal to arrest, detain, or prosecute children under the age of 15 for any crime. Not just minor offenses—any crime. It also wiped out all criminal penalties for kids. Predictably, things have gone off the rails. Prosecutor John Rosell from Gothenburg didn’t mince…

The United States has long been the envy of the world—home to the most powerful economy, global reserve currency, and a stock market that outshines its peers. But according to Ruchir Sharma, chair of Rockefeller International and author of What Went Wrong With Capitalism, America’s “fatal flaw” is threatening to bring it all crashing down.…

Amazon isn’t just for household supplies and electronics—it also offers some incredibly extravagant items for those with deep pockets. Here’s a rundown of the most expensive finds on Amazon right now, as outlined by Nikole Stewart in her article. 10. Lladró Parrot Candle – $929 A porcelain masterpiece from Lladró, this handmade candle is crafted…

Wall Street As 2024 wraps up, the S&P 500 is on track for another impressive year, gaining 27% after a 24% surge in 2023. Investors are buzzing with optimism for 2025, but some key metrics are raising eyebrows. Could a market correction be looming? Let’s break it down. The CAPE Ratio: A Red Flag? One…

Aspiring homeowners are buzzing over Amazon’s latest prefab home listing—a two-story, barn-style container house that promises durability, comfort, and affordability. The home is currently on sale, and fans are raving about its outstanding quality. A Durable Design for All Seasons According to the product description, this barn home is “a remarkable blend of durability and…

Even though the holiday shopping season is almost over, there are still a ton of bargains to be found until 2025. Amazon has a number of amazing specials coming up before the end of 2024, including ones that are only available to Prime members. This weekend, the site’s Just for Prime hub is bursting with…

The crypto world is bracing for turbulence as the European Union’s (EU) Markets in Cryptoassets (MiCA) regulation takes center stage. With stablecoin giant Tether’s USDT set to be delisted across EU platforms by December 30, concerns are mounting about its potential to weaken Europe’s digital asset appeal. Meanwhile, the U.S., under crypto-enthusiast Donald Trump, gears…

Each year, major Wall Street investment firms embark on an “impossible” task: predicting the exact trajectory of the S&P 500 for the coming calendar year. As The New York Times columnist Jeff Sommer writes, “This mission is impossible — but that hasn’t stopped teams of well-trained strategists at august brokerages and investment banks…from focusing their…