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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Sept. 9, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (September 7, 2024): The latest issue features ‘The New Nuclear Age’ – AI and EVs are devouring America’s electricity supply. Nuclear energy, long out of favor, may wind up saving us.

Get Ready for the New Nuclear Age. It Could Help Solve America’s Electricity Problems.

Long out of favor, nuclear power is suddenly facing a much brighter future. The bull case for Constellation Energy and Vistra.

Retirees, It’s Time to Give Yourself a Raise. How to Keep the Cash Flowing for Decades.

A 5% withdrawal rate now looks “safe” for retirement savings. Using buckets for cash, income, and growth can keep it all afloat.

China’s Troubles Are Hitting Home for U.S. Companies

Multinationals like Starbucks and Marriott are taking a hard look at their Chinese operations—and tempering their outlooks.Long read

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The Economist Magazine – September 7, 2024 Preview

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The Economist Magazine (September 5, 2024): The latest issue features America’s killer cars; China’s Looking-Glass economy; Germany’s radicals rise and Mexico’s democracy at risk…

Why is Starmer so timid on Europe?

The prime minister is trapped by the mindset of the post-Brexit years

America’s killer cars

The country’s roads are nearly twice as dangerous as the rich-world average. It doesn’t have to be that way

Germany’s radicals rise

As extremists win more votes across Europe, forming moderate and effective governments is getting harder

Where Elon Musk is right

Free expression has become a culture war, and those who should defend it are staying quiet

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – Sept 2, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (August 31, 2024): The latest issue features ‘Are Kids Too Expensive’ – The rising cost of child-rearing is driving more Americans to say “No, thanks.” Why that’s a problem for the U.S. economy…

Parenthood Has Become Too Expensive. That Imperils Economic Growth.

A population decline stemming from falling birthrates and tighter immigration policies could derail America’s prosperity. Politicians of both persuasions are promising to help families.

Don’t Make This Retirement Savings Mistake. It Pays to Be Consistent.

Job-hoppers often cash out of 401(k) plans. Doing this instead could sharply boost your savings.

The Stock Market Is in the Homestretch of 2024. Where to Invest Now.

The markets are at a critical juncture, with a rate cut and presidential election looming. How to position your portfolio.

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The Economist Magazine – August 31, 2024 Preview

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The Economist Magazine (August 29, 2024): The latest issue features…

Sudan: Why its catastrophic war is the world’s problem

It could kill millions—and spread chaos across Africa and the Middle East

How to fix social care

Before reform and money comes courage

In praise of digital twins

Welcome to the mirror world

Nvidia envy

Two contradictions could stymie the AI chipmaker-in-chief

Time to pay for blood plasma

Shortages are hampering the production of essential medicines

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – August 26, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (August 24, 2024): The latest issue features..

Story About the Economy. Where It Matters Most.

Beating Donald Trump would flip the idea that the Biden years have brought nothing but pain.

There’s a Good Case for Waiting to Claim Social Security. Most Recipients Aren’t Interested.

Some 43% of respondents to a recent survey said they planned to file for Social Security benefits before age 67, the full retirement age for Americans born in 1960 or later.

Trump and Harris Hear From the Megadonors. What the Big Money Wants in Return.

The money flows to down-ticket candidates as well. The top 100 donors have contributed $1.2 billion so far this campaign cycle, on track to surpass past records.

At Jackson Hole, Powell Hopes the Fed Hasn’t Waited Too Long to Cut Rates

The Federal Rerve is trying to get ahead of economic weakness.

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The Economist Magazine – August 24, 2024 Preview

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The Economist Magazine (August 22, 2024): The latest issue features How would she govern?….

Kamala Harris can beat Donald Trump. But how would she govern?

Being a politician is about more than campaigning. More policy detail is needed

Our presidential-election forecast model

We relaunch our presidential-election model for a transformed race

New nuclear threats

The superpower faces more adversaries, new technologies and less-confident allies

What Ukraine can gain in Kursk

The country’s forces should be careful not to overreach

Does the brain learn like AI?

The challenge for neuroscientists is how to test them

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Finance Preview: Barron’s Magazine – August 19, 2024

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BARRON’S MAGAZINE (August 17, 2024): The latest issue features..

Powell Will Set the Stage for Rate Cuts at Jackson Hole. What to Expect.

The chair will lay the groundwork for the Fed’s next phase of monetary policy. It will be the highest-stakes event for the economy and markets this fall.

Retirees Face Sticker Shock on Healthcare Costs if They Don’t Prepare

A 65-year-old retiring today can expect to spend an average of $165,000 in healthcare expenses throughout retirement, up nearly 5% from last year, according to Fidelity.

Harris Is Veering Away From Econ 101. It Makes Political Sense.

The vice president’s speech in Raleigh puts her squarely to the left of President Joe Biden, Barron’s ideas editor writes.

Jackson Hole Agenda Speaks to the Economy’s Unusual Strength

Economists and policy makers at the Federal Reserve symposium will probe the effectiveness and transmission of monetary policy, which took unorthodox turns in the past 15 years.