Finance Knuggets

Jan 21, 2024 I’ve been following the news about the housing market in the U.S. and it looks like it’s rebounding despite high mortgage rates. Construction and renovation spending have remained steady and even accelerated, indicating the resilience of the economy in withstanding higher interest rates. The surge in house

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Finance Knuggets

Jan 17, 2024 I recently heard that the consumer prices rose higher than expected, with a 0.3% increase in December and an annual inflation rate of 3.4%. The SEC approved 11 Bitcoin ETFs, marking a significant development in the cryptocurrency market. Citigroup announced a 10% reduction in its workforce, indicating

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Finance Knuggets

Jan 16, 2024 I recently learned about a potential geoeconomic game-changer happening across the Malaysia-Singapore border. Both countries have signed a memorandum of understanding to work on the creation of a new special economic zone in the southern Malaysian state of Johor. This collaboration could have significant geoeconomic impact, particularly

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