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Fed struggles to assess state of US economy as government shutdown shuts off key data

Fed struggles to assess state of US economy as government shutdown shuts off key data

When it comes to setting monetary policy for the world’s largest economy, what data drives decision-making? In ordinary times, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and voting members of the Federal Open Market Committee, which usually…

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OpenAI’s Atlas browser promises ultimate convenience. But the glossy marketing masks safety risks

OpenAI’s Atlas browser promises ultimate convenience. But the glossy marketing masks safety risks

Last week, OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT Atlas, a web browser that promises to revolutionise how we interact with the internet. The company’s CEO, Sam Altman, described it as a “once-a-decade opportunity” to rethink how we browse…

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Oil falls as OPEC+ output plans offset US-China trade optimism

Oil falls as OPEC+ output plans offset US-China trade optimism

Oil falls as OPEC+ output plans offset US-China trade optimism by : Reuters Source link

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Trump’s ‘golden age’ economic message undercut by his desire for much lower interest rates – which typically signal a weak jobs market

Trump’s ‘golden age’ economic message undercut by his desire for much lower interest rates – which typically signal a weak jobs market

President Donald Trump seems to want to have it both ways on the U.S. economy. On the one hand, he recently said the economy is in its “golden age” and referred to the U.S. as…

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Stem cells sound magical, but they’re not all created equal. Here’s what you need to know

Stem cells sound magical, but they’re not all created equal. Here’s what you need to know

Most people have heard of stem cells. They are often described as “miracle” cells –ones that can grow into any other type of cell in our bodies, promising revolutionary medical treatments. However, not all stem…

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Hurricane Melissa begins lashing Jamaica as ’catastrophic’ Category 5 storm

Hurricane Melissa begins lashing Jamaica as ’catastrophic’ Category 5 storm

Hurricane Melissa begins lashing Jamaica as ’catastrophic’ Category 5 storm by : Reuters Source link

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AI is changing who gets hired – what skills will keep you employed?

AI is changing who gets hired – what skills will keep you employed?

The consulting firm Accenture recently laid off 11,000 employees while expanding its efforts to train workers to use artificial intelligence. It’s a sharp reminder that the same technology driving efficiency is also redefining what it…

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Oil prices rise after US and China reach trade-deal framework

Oil prices rise after US and China reach trade-deal framework

Oil prices rise after US and China reach trade-deal framework by : Reuters Source link

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Most Australian government agencies aren’t transparent about how they use AI

Most Australian government agencies aren’t transparent about how they use AI

A year ago, the Commonwealth government established a policy requiring most federal agencies to publish “AI transparency statements” on their websites by February 2025. These statements were meant to explain how agencies use artificial intelligence…

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how migrants have shaped a thriving shopping district in South Africa’s city of gold

how migrants have shaped a thriving shopping district in South Africa’s city of gold

Since its founding in 1886, Johannesburg, has been a city of migrants, internal and international. But the economic capital of South Africa has undergone big changes since 1994 when South Africa became a democracy. One…

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