Recession Watch (We’re Serious) Authors: Andres Larios, Faith Spalding, Sydney Sibrian Editors: Andres Larios, Faith Spalding, Daniel Hou Intro: Welcome to the Weekly BluRB, a newsletter catered to students and professionals seeking the latest news and insights on global markets. Get prepared for the week by reading four stories circulatingContinue Reading
Author: Allie Adajar, Graphics: Jennie Wang The BRB Bottomline: Movie theaters are set to make a major comeback as the leading source of entertainment in the movie industry amidst rising streaming service costs. Mickey Mouse was envisioned for the big silver screen. Now, audiences are opting for movie nights inContinue Reading
In Mexico, a country burdened by a policy-induced sluggish economy, newly appointed President Claudia Sheinbaum seeks to redefine the national trajectory on her terms. Her success, and Mexico’s, will ultimately depend on her ability to balance continuity with innovation and fix what is broken.Continue Reading
It’s Parent’s Weekend, and Everyone Deserves a Break from Thinking About the Economy Author: Andres Larios Editors: Venus Dhanda, Sydney Sibrian, Daniel Hou, Faith Spalding Intro: Welcome to the Weekly BluRB, a newsletter catered to students and professionals to get the latest news and insights on global markets. Get preparedContinue Reading
Midterm Season… But For The Economy Authors: Andres Larios Story of the Week: Yarden Pri-Noy Editors: Venus Dhanda, Sydney Sibrian, Daniel Hou, Faith Spalding Intro: Welcome to the Weekly BluRB, a newsletter catered to students and professionals to get the latest news and insights on global markets. Get prepared forContinue Reading
What’s Scarier: Being a Cal Football Fan with a 25 Point Lead or Skyrocketing Oil Prices? Authors: Andres Larios Story of the Week: Faith Spalding Editors: Venus Dhanda, Sydney Sibrian, Daniel Hou, Faith Spalding Intro: Welcome to the Weekly BluRB, a newsletter catered to students and professionals to get theContinue Reading
Recently, the stock market has experienced big wins. Economists argue that this increase can be correlated to the fact that, in October, the consumer price index went down to 3.2 percent. The slowed consumer price index is rooted in a campaign by the Federal Reserve, which wishes to “kill inflation” by lowering rates. There is a big debate among economists concerning whether this upward-moving stock market can be backed by economic indicators.Continue Reading
Argentina is currently experiencing one of its worst economic downturns in history. As of October 2023, inflation rates have soared to 140%, resulting in the Argentine peso losing 44% of its value in just the two months prior. As the country gears up for a runoff election in November between the leading Peronist candidate, Sergio Massa, and the radical outsider, Javier Milei, the world turns its attention to the uncertain future of Argentina.Continue Reading
As inflation continues its upwards hike, savvy consumers can respond to the increased interest rates by shopping for a better savings account option. Protected from the variability and risk of investing in the stock market itself, there are four great accounts that can provide a safe alternative for savings without allowing it to sit idly losing value due to inflation.Continue Reading
Among other factors, the distribution of some $5 trillion of pandemic stimulus likely compelled the Federal Reserve to enact monetary policy to counter inflation. If financial tightening persists, investors might be urged to consider the long-term implications for the stock market in today’s post-pandemic world.Continue Reading