How To Protect Your Bonds From An Inflation Comeback
If fiscal theory is right, even bigger federal deficits under President Trump could reignite inflation. It’s a good time to buy TIPS. By William Baldwin, Senior Contributor What drives inflation? Too much money, say the monetarists. When growth in the money supply exceeds growth in output, Milton Friedman declared, prices go up. That’s not quite […]
What is shrinkflation? How to avoid this sneaky cost-cutting tactic
What is shrinkflation? How to avoid this sneaky cost-cutting tactic It’s not your imagination. Store products are shrinking. Here’s what you need to know about shrinkflation. Shrinkflation is when companies reduce the size or quantity of their product while keeping the same price. That means fewer chips in the bag, slimmer toilet paper rolls and […]
How to spend €14.1B windfall from Apple – POLITICO
And finally in 2021, as the administration of Joe Biden and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development jointly pushed to force low-tax jurisdictions such as Ireland to raise their rates closer to international norms in the mid-20s, the Irish held out until they won a commitment to cap that increase at 15 percent. That […]
Will gold outshine markets in 2024? Experts weigh in on how to adjust your portfolios
Gold and equities each have distinct characteristics, and the decision between the two is not about choosing one over the other but rather about strategically allocating to both to mitigate risk. Historically, both asset classes have delivered returns, but their performance cycles often vary, underscoring the importance of diversification for a balanced risk-return profile. Data […]
Young people are doom spending. Here’s what it is and how to stop it
Westend61 | Westend61 | Getty Images Some young people are splashing out on luxuries like travel and designer clothes instead of saving, in a trend that’s being characterized as “doom spending” on social media. Doom spending is when a person mindlessly shops to self-soothe because they feel pessimistic about the economy and their future, according […]
Back-to-school shopping stressing you out? How to avoid breaking the bank – National
With the new school year starting in a few weeks, Canadian parents are feeling “stressed out” about shopping for their kids and looking for ways to cut back their spending, recent surveys show. More than a third (34 per cent) of Canadians plan to shop for back-to-school supplies this year, according to a survey done […]
How to Reduce Chinese Overcapacity by Yu Yongding
We cannot change the past, but we can apply its lessons to achieve a better future. In China’s case, this means implementing a more expansionary fiscal and monetary policy in order to help reduce overcapacity at the macroeconomic level while creating more space for eliminating overcapacity at the sectoral level. BEIJING – In recent months, […]
How to invest in gold — and is it worth it?
Gold has been coveted for thousands of years, with its beauty, versatility and reputation as a safe haven making it hard to resist. From bars of bullion to mining stocks and ETFs, there’s myriad ways to get involved. But has gold historically been a good investment? CNBC Pro takes a look at the pros and cons […]
How to get your Social Security benefit estimate
Klaus Vedfelt | Getty Images For most retirees, Social Security benefits is a major source of income. Yet, just 11% of Americans who aren’t retired say they know exactly how much benefits they stand to receive, according to new research from the National Institute on Retirement Security. At the same time, 24% are “not very […]
How To Create A ‘Safe Space’ For AI Experimentation
This is the published version of Forbes’ CEO newsletter, which offers the latest news for today’s and tomorrow’s business leaders and decision makers. Click here to get it delivered to your inbox every week. Many of today’s executives spent years climbing the corporate ladder, preparing to ultimately take on a CEO position. But once they […]