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The Credit Union National Association (CUNA) stands together with America’s Credit Unions in opposition to legislation that would create new government mandates for credit cards, putting consumers’ data and credit access at risk. CUNA President/CEO Jim Nussle outlined concerns about the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA) of 2023 led by Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill. Opposition To Credit Card Routing Legislation“This ‘big box bill’ is just another way for large merchants to squeeze more out of the American consumers’ pockets by disrupting payment systems that consumers want in place, leaving them ...
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For both apartments and single-family homes, asking rent hasn’t changed much since last month. Jonas Bordo of Dwellsy explains why he’s forecasting a flat-rent summer. Rents Flattened Out In May“After seeing rent increases between March and April, May’s numbers have largely flattened out,” says Bordo, coauthor along with Hannah Hildebolt of Everything You Need to Know About Renting But Didn’t Know to Ask: All the Insider Dirt to Help You Get the Best Deal and Avoid Disaster (Matt Holt, August 2023, ISBN: 978-1-6377439-2-8, $21.95). “It’s possible that despite adhering to established seasonal t...
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“It’s not if CalPERS and CalSTRS divest from fossil fuels – it’s when and how fast.” “It’s not if CalPERS and CalSTRS divest from fossil fuels – it’s when and how fast. With Californians experiencing climate whiplash from deadly floods to intensifying fires, the brunt of this climate chaos is falling on those who have done the least to cause the crisis,” said Miriam Eide, Fossil Free California. California Passes SB 252“Massive gratitude to the students, teachers, union members, pensioners, and legislators for moving SB 252 through the Senate, and protecting our communities, pensions, and clim...
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MEXICO CITY (S&P Global Ratings) April 4, 2023 — Water stress occurs when demand for water exceeds available supply or when poor water quality restricts its use, according to the European Environment Agency. S&P Global Ratings believes Mexican states’ exposure to high water stress, if left unaddressed, could influence long-term economic growth in the country. Q1 2023 hedge fund letters, conferences and more More Mexican States Could Face Water StressHere are the key findings: The number of Mexican states exposed to high water stress will almost double to 20 (about 60% of states) by 2050, from ...
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There are two big historical events that took place in 1929. One was the beginning of the Great Depression. The other was the gigantic stock crash that began on Black Friday. Pretty much everyone believes that they were related in some way. It would be too much of a coincidence for these two massive economic developments to take place at the same time strictly by chance. But I do not believe that until now we have possessed a clear understanding of the connection. Robert Shiller’s Nobel-prize-winning research of 1981 showing that valuations affect long-term returns greatly clarifies things. Q1...
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Bitcoin Rally ContinuesBitcoin’s bullish momentum since the start of the year reflects renewed investor demand for the leading, most decentralized cryptocurrency. Q4 2022 hedge fund letters, conferences and more The banking crisis has drawn attention to bitcoin as a new way of storing wealth that is free from centralized points of failure. Against the backdrop of a weakened banking sector, bitcoin’s decentralization is now more than ever a distinct and powerful advantage and point of interest. Bitcoin’s stability and upwards movement will continue to help it establish a strong price history an...
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Study finds communities paid $180,000 per job while attracting virtually no other job growth Subsidies To Amazon Have Provided No Economic BenefitQ4 2022 hedge fund letters, conferences and more In localities that granted subsidy packages to Amazon, average employment grew by only 0.048 percent more than in communities that did not grant subsidies. Furthermore, communities gave Amazon an average of $180,000 in subsidies per new Amazon job that pays wages of only $60,000 each year, on average. “Subsidies designed to attract Amazon to communities around the country created far fewer jobs than pr...
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American motorists are in for a surprise this year, as car and auto insurance costs are set to increase, against the backdrop of two-year-high inflation, a tight labor market, and a shortage in spare parts. Q4 2022 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Last December, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) closed off the year at 6.5%, a consecutive decline from November 2022. Although inflation has been cooling, and car prices have stabilized in recent months, due to aggressive interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, some motorists will be surprised to see how much their premiums have increased ...
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