Economy – Page 31

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The Strange Alliance: Why Uber is Teaming Up with Labor Unions Against Waymo’s Robotaxis

In an unexpected twist within the modern tech landscape, rideshare giant Uber has found itself aligned with labor unions in pushing back against the rapid, unchecked deployment of fully autonomous vehicles. This emerging alliance is playing out most notably in Washington, D.C., where local government officials are weighing legislation that could drastically alter the future […]

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U.S. Treasury Joins Japan in Rare Intervention to Bolster Struggling Yen

In a significant shift in global monetary policy, the U.S. Treasury has intervened in currency markets to support the Japanese yen, marking the first such joint effort between Washington and Tokyo in over a decade. The move comes as the yen has plummeted to near 40-year lows, prompting concerns over market stability and the impact […]

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Maritime Tensions Surge as Tankers Come Under Fire Near Oman Amid Escalating U.S.-Iran Conflict

Tensions in the Middle East have escalated dangerously following a series of maritime incidents near Oman, where at least one oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile. The strike, which caused damage to the vessel’s engine room, occurred just miles off the Omani coast. Simultaneously, a second tanker operating in nearby waters reported witnessing […]

Business, Economy, Mobile Apps, Technology

Inside Uber’s Massive Global Push to Build an Autonomous Vehicle Empire

Uber is aggressively reshaping the future of transportation by forging a vast web of partnerships and direct investments across the global autonomous vehicle landscape. After previously shuttering its own in-house self-driving division, the ride-hailing giant has pivoted toward a collaborative ecosystem strategy, teaming up with dozens of hardware manufacturers, software developers, and fleet operators worldwide. […]

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The Used EV Market Defies Gravity: Why Prices Are Climbing Despite Record Supply

In a departure from traditional automotive market trends, used electric vehicle (EV) prices have experienced a notable increase throughout 2026. While the standard ‘law of used cars’ dictates that vehicles should depreciate immediately upon leaving a dealership lot, the electric vehicle sector is currently witnessing a period of appreciation. Data indicates that prices for used […]

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Exxon and Chevron Post Massive Profit Surge Fueled by Middle East Conflict and Soaring Oil Prices

Major energy giants ExxonMobil and Chevron have announced extraordinary second-quarter financial results, driven significantly by escalating crude oil prices resulting from supply disruptions in the Middle East. The ongoing conflict involving Iran and its regional allies has heavily impacted maritime trade routes, putting immense pressure on global inventories and pushing fossil fuel valuations substantially higher. […]

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Europe’s Infrastructure Overhaul: Preparing for a Future of Extreme Heat

As Europe grapples with a series of record-breaking heat waves, the continent is undergoing a massive shift in how it designs and maintains critical infrastructure. With the region warming at twice the global average since the 1980s, policymakers and private companies are moving beyond standard operational models to account for a future where extreme heat […]

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Federal Reserve Dissenters Push for Immediate Rate Hikes to Curb Persistent Inflation

A group of Federal Reserve officials has publicly voiced disagreement with the central bank’s recent decision to maintain current interest rates, arguing that immediate action is necessary to combat stubborn inflationary pressures. Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack and Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari, alongside Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan, have signaled that the current policy […]

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Hundreds of Thousands of Student Loan Borrowers Set for Relief Under Landmark $23B Settlement

A federal court decision has paved the way for approximately 450,000 federal student loan borrowers to receive complete debt cancellation. This milestone follows a protracted legal battle that spanned three presidential administrations, culminating in a massive $23 billion class-action settlement with the U.S. Department of Education. The agreement targets individuals who attended educational institutions that […]

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Alternative Inflation Metrics Signal Cooling Trends as Federal Reserve Considers Policy Shifts

While traditional inflation metrics continue to hover above the Federal Reserve’s targeted 2% threshold, alternative gauges known as trimmed mean indicators have dropped to their lowest levels in years. These specialized measurements attempt to provide a clearer picture of broader price trends by systematically excluding the most extreme positive and negative price fluctuations from economic […]