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Along with housing prices, child-care costs are among the last remnants of inflation haunting Americans — a point that Biden administration economists have conceded. Although gas, cars and groceries, including bread, bacon and vegetables, have all become cheaper in the … Continue reading →

EV charging infrastructure is growing around the world, aided by billions of dollars in government incentives. Installations are expected to rise by at least 800,000 in the second half of this year, a third more than the numbers posted from … Continue reading →

Italy’s economy was finally back to its pre-financial crisis peak. Getting back to where it started has taken over a decade longer than most other advanced economies, but let’s not be fussy about the details for now… Canada and the … Continue reading →

Key Points: China’s economy is slowing faster than expected, with analysts predicting it will miss its 5% growth target for 2023. Industrial output, retail sales, and real estate investment have all weakened significantly. Youth unemployment in urban areas reached 17%, … Continue reading →

COTD = Chart of the Day According to Malthusian theory, populations grow exponentially but food supplies grow only arithmetically; at some point, therefore, the human population should outgrow its ability to feed itself. – IMF

COTD = Chart of the Day

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