Finance

A Partnership in New York City – Uber Joining Hands with Yellow Taxi!

Sunita Kumari
9 June 2022

In late March 2022, Uber reached a deal with taxi software companies Creative Mobile Technologies and Curb Mobility to list the iconic NYC’s yellow taxis on the Uber app. Benefits from this partnership include Uber Expand footprint in the largest…

Oil is Surging, Apple is Falling

Michael Coon
2 June 2022

In the wake of rising oil and gas prices globally, Saudi Aramco, the company that manages the oil supply of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has recently surpassed Apple as the most valuable company in the world. Saudi Aramco is…

Rising Bottle Prices Could Have People Crying in Their Beer at Oktoberfest

Veronica Horton
31 May 2022

Thinking about heading to Munich for Octoberfest this year? If so, get ready to pull out your wallet. Your costs could be a lot higher than for a similar trip last year. Indeed, in today’s inflationary economy, prices are rising…

USWNT Scores a Big Goal

Michael Coon
26 May 2022

In February 2022, the US Women’s National Soccer Team reached an agreement with the US Soccer Federation to settle a lawsuit filed in 2019 over equal pay. Despite having a consistently better record and winning two consecutive World Cups, the…

Who Ate All the Chips?

Veronica Horton
5 May 2022

If you think you’ve upped your ability to quickly consume a bag of Doritos, give yourself a break and blame shrinkflation. There were probably fewer chips in the bag this month than just a few months ago. With inflation reaching…

Was Your iPhone Made in India?

Veronica Horton
28 April 2022

Notes: Was the iPhone you just bought made in India? Maybe not, but your next one very well could be. Apple recently announced that it will be increasing production in India. The company hopes the move will help it reduce…

Consumer Price Index vs. Financial Literacy – What Do They Have in Common?

Sunita Kumari
7 April 2022

April is financial literacy month! On Wednesday, April 6th 2022, CNBC held a virtual session with 3 governors from Mississippi, New Jersey, and Nevada about the need for financial literacy in schools. Families need a sound financial foundation to better…

Time to Curb Inflation Following the Phillips Curve?

Sunita Kumari
10 March 2022

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the all items Consumer Price Index rose 7.5% for the 12 months ending January 2022 – the largest 12-month increase since the period ending February 1982. The food and energy indexes alone accounted…

Mexico’s Avocado Producers: Under Threat by Drug Cartels?

Veronica Horton
4 March 2022

As guacamole, avocados are a staple of tailgate parties and happy hours, and in recent years, avocado toast has become a trendy go-to breakfast. However, the small green fruit is generally not known to be at the center of an…

Chicken Little is an Increasingly Rare Bird

EVs: Driving Change at Convenience Stores

Who’s In The Driver’s Seat: The Changing Dynamics of Auto Production

China’s Population is Declining – Too hot, too cold, or just nice for its Economic Development?

The Externalities Effect of Child Firearm Fatalities in the States

Why is Everything Getting So Expensive?

Understanding the U.S. Labor Market – A January 2023 Snapshot

The New Economics of Car Production

Looming Water Crisis – What can YOU do to Conserve Water?

U.K. Economy Three Years after Brexit