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Vietnam aims to become the next Asian tiger economy

Vietnam aims to become the next Asian tiger economy

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Beneath red banners and a gold bust of revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi’s central party school, Communist Party chief To Lam declared the arrival of “a new era of development” late last year. The speech was more than symbolic— it signaled the launch of what could be Vietnam’s most ambitious economic overhaul in decades. …

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Key inflation gauge rises as Trump trade war weighs on economy – Axios

Key inflation gauge rises as Trump trade war weighs on economy  Axios Inflation holds steady, but Trump’s tariffs are boosting some prices  CNN CNBC Daily Open: The U.S. inflation jump scare is not here — at least not yet  CNBC US consumer prices increase moderately; worries about data quality rise  Reuters Consumer prices rose 2.7% in July. See how your grocery item prices have …

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US prices continued rise in July as Trump tariffs impact consumer costs | US economy

US prices continued rise in July as Trump tariffs impact consumer costs | US economy

US prices continued to rise in July, according to key economic data released on Tuesday, as Donald Trump’s international tariffs shakeup started to impact consumer costs. Prices were 2.7% higher last month compared with a year ago, according to the consumer price index (CPI), which measures the prices of a basket of goods and services. Though inflation dipped down in …

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“Gen Z Dumps Smartphones for Flip Phones”: Retrotech Rebellion Targets Attention Economy, Privacy Fears, and Endless Notification Fatigue

“Gen Z Dumps Smartphones for Flip Phones”: Retrotech Rebellion Targets Attention Economy, Privacy Fears, and Endless Notification Fatigue

IN A NUTSHELL 📱 Gen Z is trading smartphones for dumbphones to regain focus and privacy. 🌀 The rise of retrotech reflects a backlash against the overwhelming attention economy. 🔍 Analog devices and digital minimalism offer an escape from notification fatigue and constant connectivity. 🔗 Despite the trend, modern conveniences make a complete switch to simpler devices challenging. In recent …

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Trump tariffs a ‘slow burn’ for Wall Street, likely to hit US economy hard

Trump tariffs a ‘slow burn’ for Wall Street, likely to hit US economy hard

The reciprocal tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump are a “slow burn” for Wall Street, as they rarely trigger an immediate crisis – but over time, they warp markets, squeeze consumers, and invite retaliation, according to a new report.  Investors and policymakers alike would do well to remember that just because the storm isn’t here yet doesn’t mean it …

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‘Something weird’s going on’ in the economy as 6 new economic classes take shape, says New York Times bestselling author

‘Something weird’s going on’ in the economy as 6 new economic classes take shape, says New York Times bestselling author

Nick Maggiulli is juggling more than spreadsheets these days. He’s chief operating officer at Ritholtz Wealth Management, but he’s also a blogger, and now a two-time author thanks to his latest book, “The Wealth Ladder,” which quickly shot to New York Times bestseller status. Through his many efforts, Maggiulli has found himself at the forefront of a conversation increasingly relevant …

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Stablecoin issuers like Circle and Tether are gobbling up more Treasuries than most countries. Here’s how that could reshape the U.S. economy

Stablecoin issuers like Circle and Tether are gobbling up more Treasuries than most countries. Here’s how that could reshape the U.S. economy

Stablecoins are the shiny new object on Wall Street. Once restricted to the niche world of crypto trading, stablecoins entered the mainstream of U.S. finance as Congress debated—and ultimately passed in July—a bill to legitimize them and expand their use. That has spurred a hype cycle as banks and Fortune 500 companies rush to explore the technology.  Stablecoins, which are …

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What Vegas’ tourism decline suggests about the U.S. economy : NPR

What Vegas’ tourism decline suggests about the U.S. economy : NPR

People take pictures with the Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas sign under hazy orange skies as the sun sets on July 29, 2023. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images After years of booming tourism in Las Vegas, the hot streak looks to be cooling off — and it may be …

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Trump’s Oval Office ‘session’ on the economy? Charts about Biden. – The Washington Post

Trump’s Oval Office ‘session’ on the economy? Charts about Biden.  The Washington Post Still Fuming Over a Weak Jobs Report, Trump Finds Some Numbers He Likes  The New York Times Trump defends the US economy with charts after job reports showed warning signs  AP News Trump Just Did What Not Even Nixon Dared  The Atlantic ‘You’re Asking Me to Contemplate the Nuclear Scenario’  Politico Source …

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