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fromFortune
5 days ago

This economist studied 400 years of recessions. His bleak conclusion: stop trying to predict them | Fortune

Atlantic piracy had reached its peak, blockading the port of Charleston and choking off trade routes from the Caribbean to Long Island. Trade collapsed. The money supply collapsed. The economy followed. It's the kind of cause-and-effect that doesn't fit neatly into any business-cycle theory.
History
Business
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Investing in Gold: Why It Remains a Core Asset in a Changing Market

Gold remains a vital store of value, increasingly accessible and essential for long-term portfolio diversification amid evolving financial markets.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Blue-Collar Careers Were Supposed to Be AI-Proof. So Why Is Hiring Down 40 Percent?

Job openings for blue-collar trades have decreased by 40% since 2022, reaching levels seen during the 2009 recession.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

War in Iran will trigger another crisis of abundance in Venezuela

Venezuela's rentier economy, dependent on oil revenues, has repeatedly failed to manage cycles of abundance and scarcity, creating structural vulnerabilities that prevent sustainable development and economic resilience.
Artificial intelligence
fromAdExchanger
3 months ago

As The Economy Goes, So Does Ad Spend; Microsoft AI Plays Nice With Pubs | AdExchanger

Digital ad revenue remains highly cyclical because most ad spend comes from smaller advertisers who cut budgets quickly during economic downturns.
Tech industry
fromFast Company
10 months ago

Why are architects so underpaid? Here are 4 reasons, plus one way to fix it

Architects face stagnant salaries despite expensive education and licensure requirements, often not exceeding $100,000 even after years in the profession.
Startup companies
fromAol
11 months ago

Alphabet's Stock Just Did Something It Has Only Done 3 Other Times in History. Each Time the Stock Is at Least 47% Higher a Year Later.

Alphabet's stock is at a historically low valuation, suggesting potential for future gains despite current economic concerns.
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