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How Derivatives Ravaged the U.K. Bond Market | WSJ

 

Turmoil in the U.K. bond market created a feedback loop that left investors like pension funds short on cash and rippled out into other markets. WSJ’s Chelsey Dulaney explains the type of investment at the heart of the crisis.

How Air Cargo Kept American Airlines And Others Afloat During The Pandemic -CNBC

 

When the pandemic hit in early 2020, air travel came to a near halt. By April, more than half of the world’s passenger jets were parked. Those 16,000 planes also carry roughly half of the world’s air cargo, over 52 million metric tons of goods every year.

Elasticity: The Economic Concept Behind How Companies Price Products | The Price Index | WSJ

 

The economic concept is key to understanding how companies price their products. Consumer spending has held up relatively well so far despite inflation, but experts say we’re approaching an inflection point.

How Netflix Lost Its Edge To Disney+ -CNBC

 

Over the past 25 years, Netflix revolutionized the film and television industry. The company amassed over 220 million subscribers across 190 countries.

How Amazon Dominates Smart Home And Why It Wants To Buy iRobot -CNBC

 

Amazon ships more U.S. smart home devices than any other company and says Alexa is now compatible with 140,000 devices, far beyond the Echo and Fire TV. But privacy advocates are concerned by all the data these devices collect.

Will This Recession See Massive Layoffs? -CNBC

 

From red-hot inflation to a strong jobs market, and all the negative gross domestic product in between, economists are divided on the health of the U.S. economy. A top concern for Americans: Are there layoffs on the horizon? Economists break down the data

The 90s Was Obsessed With Transparent Tech, Here's Why - Cheddar Explains

 

The “Clear Craze” was everywhere in the 1990s, and that included translucent technology like video game controllers, iMacs, all the way to Tamagotchis. But, how did this design come to dominate a decade?

The Growing Challenges Facing New York's Ports - Cheddar

 

New York’s Harbor is as large as it is complex. It’s home to one of the nation's most critical infrastructure systems: six container terminals moving millions of pounds of cargo in and out every day.

Why Americans Are Obsessed With Big Cars -CNBC

 

America is a big country, and Americans have always favored big vehicles to traverse it. America gave the world Cadillacs with massive tailfins and oversize pickup trucks.

Why The U.S. Has A Severe Pilot Shortage -CNBC

 

It's not just the lack of pilots that is impacting aviation. Mechanics, baggage handlers and air traffic controllers are also in short supply. So what led to the shortage of pilots in the USA?

Crypto Crashed, Coinbase’s Stock Followed | What Went Wrong | WSJ

 

Coinbase went public with a highly anticipated listing in 2021, but as the crypto market crashed, the company’s share price dropped by more than 80%. Now it’s working to diversify its revenue.

Why Cities Are Banning Cars Around The World -CNBC

 

Traffic is a growing problem in many U.S. cities. Instead of adding more streets to accommodate cars, a growing movement is pushing to ban them in dense areas like New York City.

The U.S. is Struggling to Collect Satellite Weather Data | Tech News Briefing Podcast | WSJ

 

The U.S. government wants to collect more weather data from private companies’ satellites, with the goal of improving forecasting while cutting costs. But not enough businesses are collecting the necessary data.

How 'Quiet Quitting' Became The Next Phase Of The Great Resignation -CNBC

 

"Quiet quitting" is having a moment. The trend of employees choosing to not go above and beyond their jobs in ways that include refusing to answer emails during evenings or weekends, or skipping extra assignments that fall outside their core duties.

Inside Apple's First-Ever Floating Store -Tech Vision

 

A true marvel of engineering, Apple's Floating Store certainly catches the eye. Known for their great architecture apple has many beautiful buildings such Apple's $5 Billion Headquarters - Apple Park.

Why Americans Are Drowning In Debt -CNBC

 

On August 24, President Biden announced the cancellation of $10,000 in federal student loan debt for most borrowers. But student loan accounts for less than 10% of household debt in America, which reached $16.15 trillion during the second quarter of 2022

How Extreme Droughts Are Fueling Food Inflation | WSJ

 

Mexican chili peppers used in Sriracha. Italian risotto rice. American corn that’s used in nearly everything: these crops are vulnerable to high heat, and extreme droughts worldwide are hitting yields which could mean higher prices for staples this winter

How Supply-Chain Bottlenecks Shifted to East and Gulf Coast Ports | WSJ

 

Container-ship backlogs from New York to Houston are extending strains on troubled supply chains in the U.S. WSJ’s Paul Berger explains what’s contributing to the congestion and what impact it’s having on the economy.

Why Some People Hate Touch Screens In Cars -CNBC

 

Most cars now have touch screens in the middle of the dashboard. Some tech heavy cars - such as those by companies like Tesla and Rivian - rely nearly entirely on them. They're also cheaper to make and maintain.

How China's Covid Shutdowns Keep Hitting Global Supply Chains -CNBC

 

At the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, China's strict "zero-Covid" policies managed to keep Covid-19 at bay. More than two years later, the country's ongoing controls are weighing down its economy and stalling global supply chains.