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To protect your portfolio in today’s inflationary environment, consider considering an inflation hedge. Getty Images as Inflation continues to accelerate Despite rising interest rates, it may be time to reconsider your investments. Stock prices fell sharply on Wednesday. As the latest inflation data The possibility of a rate cut in 2024 has diminished.shows how rising inflation can threaten investment assets. But the truth is that inflation can threaten your savings. That is, unless you are act to protect it. Inflation is currently at 3.5%, which not only makes borrowing more expensive, but can also affect the returns you get from…

Getty Images US President Joe Biden, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Washington CNN — President Joe Biden said Thursday that the United States’ commitment to the defense of Japan and the Philippines remains “ironclad” amid separate territorial disputes with China. The comments came a day after Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s official visit, and as Biden welcomed Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the White House and hosted the first-ever trilateral summit. “When we come together, we can build a better future for everyone,” Biden said Thursday in the East Room of the White…

Despite years of warning, many parts of the world were unprepared for the COVID-19 pandemic. Scarcity, confusion, and delay cost lives. Wealthy countries were vaccinated first, while poorer people waited in line. International efforts to redress some of these shortcomings through new agreements now face a deadline at next month’s World Health Assembly, the 194-nation World Health Assembly, the governing body of the World Health Organization, in Geneva. There is. If the many differences can be resolved, the agreement could help the world avoid grave mistakes in the next catastrophe.The biggest challenge, one of the most important elements of the…

The stock market can shock us when we least expect it. April 10th was no exception.U.S. consumer prices were higher than expected in March, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The consumer price index increased by 0.4% from the previous month and at an annual rate of 3.5%, accelerating from February’s annual rate of increase of 3.2%.This news shocked many investors who jumped on the “sell stocks” train. End of the day results: The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) was down 1.1% and the S&P 500 (^GSPC) was down nearly 1%.The rush to sell stocks…

Something new is on the horizon when it comes to investing in overlooked and underserved companies, and these Black founders are helping to spearhead it. According to Forbes, venture capitalist firm Westbound Equity Partners, led by former nonprofit director Shawn Mendy, has invested millions of dollars in companies led by Black, Latinx, and diversity-focused founders. It is said that he has a mission to pour money into the world. “We’re not investing in undervalued founders out of an altruism,” Mendy told the outlet. “This fund aims to invest in the best companies and performance. Explicit impact is what we do…

Raleigh-Durham Startup Week moved to downtown Raleigh on Thursday for a full day of workshops, keynotes and special events. The Big Ideas Raleigh Meetup, hosted by the City of Raleigh’s Office of Strategic Innovation, introduced the agency to the startup community and presented the City of Raleigh’s strategic plan. A diverse mix of community members, startups, and local businesses came together to share ideas for city initiatives and explore innovative solutions to Raleigh’s most pressing challenges. Heather McDougall, City of Raleigh, Senior Manager, Office of Strategic Innovation, at Big Ideas Meetup One of the highlights of the…

Thursday, April 11, 2024We made it through this week’s big market news. It wasn’t easy. There are still some reports left for Friday, but at least we know where we are compared to the beginning of the week. The major indexes were up for most of the session, led by the Nasdaq +1.68%, S&P 500 +0.74% and small-cap Russell 2000 +0.57%, but the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped slightly into the red as the closing bell rang. -0.006%.Any sane investor would win here. (Traders may still be looking for another 3-5% drop in value to actually make money.) Although they…

by Rafael Peña April 11, 2024 The number of entrepreneurs starting small and medium-sized enterprises has increased significantly while suppressing other employment. recent reports entrepreneur It has been revealed that there has been a significant increase in the number of entrepreneurs starting small businesses while suppressing other employment. According to a study conducted by payroll company Gusto, the prevalence of new businesses starting as side jobs almost doubled from 2022 to the following year. Liz Wilke, chief economist at Gusto, told Bloomberg that the surge in side jobs is due to economic uncertainty. ” Mr. Wilk also highlighted the impact…

Internet providers in the United States must display clear pricing and product information. Controversies surrounding HP Ink continue to tarnish the company’s reputation among consumers. Is EU competition law working? Early numbers seem to point to that possibility. And there’s a $10 million bet that Elon Musk is wrong about AI. Find out all this and more on the “All bets are off” edition of Hashtag Trends. I’m your host, Jim Love. Let’s get started. A new regulation by the Federal Communications Commission went into effect yesterday that requires all broadband internet service providers to clearly display labels detailing prices,…

This event brings together entrepreneurial AEC industry leaders.FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., April 11, 2024 (Globe Newswire) — The first 2024 AEC Small Business and Entrepreneurship Forum to be held in Atlanta on May 21 will be filled with entrepreneurial spirit. AEC industry leaders from across the world will come together to discuss the unique challenges of managing and growing a business in the AEC. industry.Designed for entrepreneurial business leaders, this forum provides a platform for like-minded people to connect, share experiences, and learn from industry experts. His one-day event will feature keynotes, panel discussions, roundtables, and breakout sessions, all tailored to address…