Worldwide, government subsidies for oil and gas are at a record high. Global financial institutions have been trying for years to get them phased out. Story Published at: April 11, 2023 at 06:18PM Continue Reading…
Why Are Taxpayers Propping Up the Fossil Fuel Industry?
The Real-World Costs of the Digital Race for Bitcoin
Bitcoin mines cash in on electricity — by devouring it, selling it, even turning it off — and they cause immense pollution. In many cases, the public pays a price. Story Published at: April 10, 2023 at 03:06AM Continue Reading…
Defying the Gloom, Bitcoin Stages a Comeback
The cryptocurrency has soared to a six-month high as investors eagerly jump back into risky digital assets. Story Published at: February 16, 2023 at 02:03PM Continue Reading…
Watch Brands Are Having a Great Year. So Why Is Everyone Nervous?
The red-hot secondary market has cooled off in recent months. But that’s not the only thing worrying the industry. Story Published at: September 7, 2022 at 10:12AM Continue Reading…
The Fed Sees Housing Trouble Ahead
There have been conflicting signals in the housing market. And several factors may stop any slowdown from turning into a slump. Story Published at: August 18, 2022 at 02:26PM Continue Reading…
The Week in Business: Inflation Moderates
Disney now has more subscribers than Netflix. The Fed will share notes from its July meeting. And stocks are on the rise. Story Published at: August 14, 2022 at 12:00PM Continue Reading…
Will China Move on Taiwan?
An escalation from Beijing would have far-reaching economic consequences. Story Published at: July 26, 2022 at 01:57PM