China 2024 GDP forecasts by JPMorgan, Goldman, Citi, Morgan Stanley
From CNBC: Five major international investment banks are predicting slower economic growth for China in 2024, with average real GDP
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Overdraft Fee ‘Profit Machine’ Is the CFPB’s Latest Target
From Time Inc.: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed a major rule to overhaul banks’ pesky overdraft fees. This
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan on commercial real estate, office space’s ‘slow burn of change’
From Time Fortune Media: Bank of America has been downsizing office space for 15 years, CEO Brian Moynihan revealing it
Jamie Dimon warns on U.S. economy in 2024, 2025
January 17, 2024 From CNBC: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is cautious about the U.S. economy in the next two
The best CD rates for North Carolina in January 2024
From Fortune: Summary: Investing in certificates of deposit (CDs) is a balanced and secure way to earn returns. Evaluating data
AI era is a ‘seismic moment’ we’ve not seen in a decade: Meta exec
From NBCUniversal: A top executive at Meta Platforms believes the new era of artificial intelligence is a monumental moment for
Tesla gives German driver 9% discount, but investors may not be convinced
From Fortune: Elon Musk loses title as world’s top EV maker as Tesla fails to impede BYD’s momentum in China.
UBS CEO says Swiss public ‘indoctrinated’ to worry about bank’s balance sheet
From CNBC: UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti dismissed concerns about the bank’s balance sheet, stating that people are being “indoctrinated” by
Silicon Valley billionaires behind secretive new California city reveal proposed development map
From Fortune: Promoters, who’ve spent $800 million of Solano County land, submitted details of the plan to build a new
UK inflation rate surprises with rise to 4%, led by alcohol and tobacco
From “CNBC”: U.K. inflation increased to 4% year-on-year in December, pushed by a rise in alcohol and tobacco prices. Economists
Early Student Loan Forgiveness Applies to More Borrowers
From Time: The Biden administration’s new income-driven repayment plan will offer early student loan forgiveness to borrowers with high original
Amid climate disasters and despite its own tragedy, Hawaii provides a model for community-centered innovation
From Fortune Magazine: Hawai’i faced the deadliest U.S. wildfire in over a century on August, causing loss of 97 people
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks out on being fired by his board
From NBCUniversal: Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, shares his experience of being pushed out by the board and subsequently reinstated.
Identity Theft Leads to Delayed Tax Refunds From IRS: Report
From Time: 1. The IRS is dealing with significant delays in resolving identity theft cases, leading to taxpayer frustration and
Redfin: Empty nest boomers own twice as many large homes as millennials with kids
From Fortune: The housing market is being dominated by baby boomers, whose sheer number and financial advantage afford them a
China misses fourth-quarter GDP estimates, resumes posting youth unemployment data
From CNBC: China’s fourth-quarter GDP growth missed estimates at 5.2%, below the 5.3% forecast. The unemployment rate for young people
How To Trim Dog Nails
From Time: Dog nail trimming is an essential part of grooming your furry friend. Not only is it important for
Oxfam: World’s five richest men Musk, Buffett, Bezos, Ellison Arnault doubled wealth since 2020
From Fortune Magazine: 1. The world’s richest people doubled their wealth, reaching a combined net worth of $869 billion in
How to Clean Dog Ears
From Time: Summary: If your dog’s ears look dirty or smell weird, it may be time for a cleanup. Dog
Disney’s free speech lawsuit against Ron DeSantis gets a boost from appeals court ruling in a separate case
From Fortune Magazine: Disney files lawsuit intending to overturn the governor’s control of the governing district of Walt Disney World
AGI coming but is less impactful than we think
From “CNBC”: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman believes fears of AI dramatically reshaping the world are overblown. He stated at the
How To Potty Train a Puppy
From Time Magazine: Summary of Money’s guide on how to potty train a puppy: Potty training a puppy demands patience
JetBlue’s $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines blocked by judge in antitrust trial
From Fortune: A federal judge blocked JetBlue’s $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines, citing concerns of stifled competition and raised
Trump is ‘transactional’ but may not rock the boat on China
From CNBC: Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters predicts the U.S. Federal Reserve will pause its interest rate cycle in June,
6 Best Cheap Pet Insurance Companies
From Time: If your pet develops a chronic condition, pet insurance carrier companies, such as Lemonade, Pets Best, AKC and