As Apple launches new phone, key facts on titanium
Apple launched a new series of iPhones this week that included a titanium shell, which will make the handsets the lightest the company has ever made and
Meta to expand WhatsApp Channels to more than 150 countries
Meta Platforms said on Wednesday it will soon give users in more than 150 countries access to WhatsApp Channels, a broadcast service that enables them to
The long-term effects of inflation on inflation expectations
Many individuals are experiencing for the first time inflation considerably above central bank targets. Yet despite this limited experience, inflation expectations of many households have
The use of commercial real estate as collateral ties firms’ access to credit to the real estate cycle
Real estate is frequently used as collateral by firms in the euro area, potentially impacting borrowing and the broader economy when commercial real estate prices
Sustainable transport for a livable future
Building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation are at the heart of SDG 9. Transportation is essential for ensuring access to
Four of the biggest problems facing education—and four trends that could make a difference
In 2022, we published, Lessons for the education sector from the COVID-19 pandemic, which was a follow up to, Four Education Trends that Countries Everywhere Should Know
AI chip startup Enfabrica raises $125 mln, with backing from Nvidia
Enfabrica, a Silicon Valley chip startup working on networking chips for artificial intelligence data centers, said on Tuesday that it has raised $125 million in
Apple’s iPhone 15 launch clouded by China problems
Apple on Tuesday is expected to unveil a new iPhone 15 lineup as questions about market access in China and competition hang over the world’s most
S&P 500, Nasdaq dip as oil prices fan inflation fears
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell on Tuesday as a jump in oil prices deepened worries about persistent price pressures ahead of crucial inflation readings
Profits in a time of inflation: Some insights from recent and past energy shocks in the UK
The recent sustained high levels of inflation have increased focus on firm markups and profits. Some broad measures suggest increasing profits, but conflate market and
