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Inflation is slowly falling while student debt is climbing: 6 graphs that explain the CPI

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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The monthly measure of annual inflation also released on Wednesday rose marginally from 3.4% in February to 3.5% in March.

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  • The monthly measure of annual inflation also released on Wednesday rose marginally from 3.4% in February to 3.5% in March.
  • As the chart shows, it has twice given a false impression that inflation was rising again over the past year.
  • But the figures released on Wednesday show inflation in the price of services continuing to fall, although more slowly over the March quarter.
  • The Reserve Bank will update its inflation and other economic forecasts on May 7, one week before the May budget.

Mutual funds and safe government bonds: do returns matter?

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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    Luis de Guindos: Interview with Le Monde

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    Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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    Since 2022 rising housing costs have, on average, largely been offset by growth in household income, leading to stable housing cost to household income ratios.

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    • Since 2022 rising housing costs have, on average, largely been offset by growth in household income, leading to stable housing cost to household income ratios.
    • The housing cost burden has, however, increased slightly for both renter and mortgage households at the upper end of the income distribution.

    Christine Lagarde, Luis de Guindos: Monetary policy statement (with Q&A)

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    Thursday, April 18, 2024
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    Stock market development and familiarity (language and distance) are considered key determinants for home bias.

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    • Stock market development and familiarity (language and distance) are considered key determinants for home bias.
    • The literature neglects however that investors often invest in foreign funds domiciled in financial centers.

    In the Trough of Nickel Cycle: Value Regress Perceived in Lygend Resources (2245.HK)

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    Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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    In the Trough of Nickel Cycle: Value Regress Perceived in Lygend Resources (2245.HK)

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    • In the Trough of Nickel Cycle: Value Regress Perceived in Lygend Resources (2245.HK)
      Nickel prices remained at a low position in 2023, posing a serious challenge to the global industrial chain.
    • Nickel Asia Corporation, a nickel producer from the Philippines, reported a decrease of 53% YoY in net profits in fiscal year 2023.
    • The general downturn of the nickel industry in 2023 reflects the fact that the global oversupply of nickel has not changed in the past two years.
    • On the other, the nickel supply-demand situation has seen predictions for marginal improvement, and this will surely boost nickel price.

    Cryptocurrency Market Trends: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Furrever Token (FURR) Present Compelling Investment Options

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    Thursday, April 4, 2024
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    As the digital gold grapples with ongoing market dynamics, the question on every investor's mind remains: Has the Bitcoin downturn reached its nadir?

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    • As the digital gold grapples with ongoing market dynamics, the question on every investor's mind remains: Has the Bitcoin downturn reached its nadir?
    • Despite recent corrections, BTC is yet to signal a definitive turnaround, with a fresh daily low just recorded at $64,493.
    • Moreover, the active and engaged community surrounding Furrever Token has played a crucial role in its rapid growth and success.
    • With its current price at $0.000396, Furrever Token continues to attract attention and investment as it moves forward with its presale stages.

    Janover CEO Provides Letter to Shareholders

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    Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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    BOCA RATON, Fla., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Janover Inc. (Nasdaq: JNVR) (“Janover” or the “Company”), an AI-enabled platform for commercial real estate transactions, today provided the following letter to shareholders from the Company’s Chairman and CEO, Blake Janover:

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    • BOCA RATON, Fla., April 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Janover Inc. (Nasdaq: JNVR) (“Janover” or the “Company”), an AI-enabled platform for commercial real estate transactions, today provided the following letter to shareholders from the Company’s Chairman and CEO, Blake Janover:
      Thank you for taking a moment to read my first shareholder letter to Janover public company investors.
    • 2023 was a monumental year for us as a business and for me personally as the Founder & CEO of our company.
    • I say our company because whether you own one share or, as is in my case, many, it’s ours.
    • Our organization will continue to build out a resilient mix of high-quality product offerings to drive value to our customers and as an extension, our shareholders.

    Schwab Trading Activity Index™: Score Ascends to Moderate Levels in March

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    Monday, April 8, 2024
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    The Schwab Trading Activity Index™ (STAX) increased to 51.65 in March, up from its score of 47.65 in February.

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    • The Schwab Trading Activity Index™ (STAX) increased to 51.65 in March, up from its score of 47.65 in February.
    • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240408112995/en/
      Schwab Trading Activity Index March 2024 (Graphic: Charles Schwab)
      The reading for the four-week period ending March 28, 2024 ranks “moderate” compared to historic averages and marks the highest reading since May 2022.
    • “In the face of undeniably mixed macroeconomic data, the markets soared this month, and the STAX score continued its rise in step,” said Joe Mazzola, Director of Trading and Education at Charles Schwab.
    • “Despite the market highs, however, Schwab clients remain in the moderate range of market exposure as measured by the STAX.

    ACAMS Empowers Anti-Financial Crime Professionals at The Assembly Hollywood with an Esteemed Speaker Line-Up, Facilitating Navigation Through the Rapid Regulatory Evolution

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    Thursday, March 14, 2024
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    The event will take place at the Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood in Hollywood, Florida, starting on April 8.

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    • The event will take place at the Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood in Hollywood, Florida, starting on April 8.
    • Alongside the establishment of the new U.S. beneficial ownership information (BOI) registry, the conference will unravel a deluge of recent AFC advancements from across the globe.
    • A convergence of factors including advancements in technology, evolving crime trends, geopolitical shifts, economic fluctuations and regulatory dynamics are forming significant challenges for the AFC community.
    • For more information on The Assembly Hollywood, including access to the agenda and registration portal, please visit: https://www.acams.org/en/events/the-assembly/the-assembly-hollywood

    Redfin Reports Listings and Sales Stumble as Sellers and Buyers Take Easter Break

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    Thursday, April 4, 2024
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    What sellers are doing: Year-over-year growth in new listings slowed because some sellers took a break over Easter, which fell over a week earlier in 2024 than in 2023.

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    • What sellers are doing: Year-over-year growth in new listings slowed because some sellers took a break over Easter, which fell over a week earlier in 2024 than in 2023.
    • Pending home sales fell 2.8% from a year ago, and they posted an unseasonal decline during the last week of March.
    • Some would-be buyers took a break from touring offers and making offers over Easter, and others are shying away due to high housing costs.
    • “Buyers may get a break on housing costs in the coming months,” said Redfin Economic Research Lead Chen Zhao.