The US Census Bureau just released state population data for mid-year 2025, along with updates for all previous years back to the 2020 Census. The Census estimates population growth with…
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Prediction markets seem to be everywhere these days. Now you can bet not only on the outcomes of sporting events, but also elections, wars, and natural disasters. Yet many people…
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Economy
Markets, Dignity, and Moral Responsibility: an Economist’s Response to Pope Leo XIV’s Dilexi Te
Towards the end of last year, Pope Leo XIV released his first Apostolic Exhortation, titled Dilexi Te (Latin for “I have loved you”). Many of the major themes of this…
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US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded another day of heavy withdrawals on Wednesday, as falling cryptocurrency prices and broader risk-off sentiment continued to weigh on investor confidence. According to data…
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Shares of Volvo Cars slid sharply on Thursday after the carmaker reported a steep fall in fourth-quarter operating profit, highlighting how tariffs, currency headwinds, and cooling demand are squeezing margins…
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US stock index futures were largely unchanged on Thursday as investors digested mixed signals from corporate earnings, rising artificial intelligence spending plans, and continued volatility in the cryptocurrency market. The…
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Alphabet stock (NASDAQ: GOOGL) plunged over 7% in the pre-market trading on Thursday, despite beating revenue and profit estimates for the fourth quarter. The sharp sell-off came despite some impressive…
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The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, highlighting short-term disruptions from severe winter weather even as the broader labour market continues…
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US stocks head into Thursday’s session on the back foot after another bruising tech selloff knocked Wall Street’s most popular trades off their pedestal. The S&P 500 dropped around 0.46%,…
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As investors concentrated on political developments and a packed schedule of corporate earnings, Ibovespa futures were trading higher on Thursday, indicating a cautiously optimistic tone in Brazilian markets. The February…