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Upper-middle-class trap squeezes Americans earning $200,000 to $400,000
Nick Maggiulli, COO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, has identified what he calls the 'upper-middle-class trap,' affecting Americans earning between $200,000 and $400,000 annually.
27 Aug, 11:28 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Billionaire count hits record 3,795 with $15.1 trillion wealth in 2025
The number of billionaires worldwide reached a record 3,795 individuals in 2025, with their combined wealth rising 12.8% to $15.1 trillion, according to da…
27 Aug, 05:28 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
SpaceX commits $100 billion to build largest spaceport in Louisiana
SpaceX announced a $100 billion investment to build its largest spaceport yet in coastal Louisiana.
27 Aug, 01:28 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 1 min
Oil prices dip amid Hormuz talks and Ukraine war escalation
Oil prices eased in a volatile session as traders balanced diplomatic progress on the Strait of Hormuz with concerns over supply risks linked to the Ukraine war.
27 Aug, 05:28 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Dollar gains most in over two weeks as inflation data supports Fed hike
The US dollar rose by the most in over two weeks, recovering about half of the losses triggered by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s surprise move last week to support the bond market.
27 Aug, 05:28 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Wheat futures hit daily limit amid Black Sea export concerns
Chicago wheat futures surged to their daily limit on August 26, reaching multi-year highs due to escalating tensions in the Black Sea region.
27 Aug, 01:28 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Microsoft pays AI talents up to $1.4 million in stock amid layoffs
Microsoft is paying some of its artificial intelligence (AI) employees up to $1.4 million in stock compensation, according to a recently leaked internal spreadsheet.
26 Aug, 07:29 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
2026 World Cup drives $3.5 billion economic boost in New York-New Jersey
The 2026 FIFA World Cup generated $3.5 billion in total economic output for the New York and New Jersey region, surpassing the initial projection of $3.3 b…
26 Aug, 07:28 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
German firms report rising cyber threat from foreign intelligence services
German companies have reported an increase in cyber threats originating from foreign intelligence services, according to a recent study.
26 Aug, 03:29 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Most US states require under $100K income for one-parent stay-at-home lifestyle
New research from financial advisory software SmartAsset reveals that in most U.S.
26 Aug, 03:28 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Deloitte estimates lunar economy could reach $566 billion by 2050
Deloitte released a report projecting the lunar economy could generate between $343 billion and $566 billion by 2050, with potential to exceed $1.1 trillion if growth accelerates.
26 Aug, 03:28 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Tech workers limit kids’ social media use amid digital privacy concerns
Many tech employees are restricting their children’s access to social media and smartphones, reflecting growing concerns about digital privacy and mental health.
26 Aug, 03:28 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 1 min
Creator economy valued at $500 billion faces burnout among artists
The creator economy is projected to reach a valuation of $500 billion, but many content creators are experiencing burnout and a sense of entrapment despite…
26 Aug, 05:28 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
SpaceX to build $100 billion Starbase spaceport in Louisiana
SpaceX announced plans to construct a second Starbase spaceport in Louisiana, with an estimated investment of $100 billion.
26 Aug, 01:28 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 1 min
Apple launches faster Mac mini and Mac Studio to boost AI capabilities
Apple has introduced upgraded versions of its Mac mini and Mac Studio computers, featuring faster processors designed to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) workloads.
25 Aug, 09:29 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg buys 196-year-old gothic castle in Ireland
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, and his wife Priscilla Chan have purchased Strancally Castle, a 196-year-old gothic mansion in Waterford, Ireland, for an est…
25 Aug, 09:28 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Taiwan's TAIEX index jumps 54.55% in 2026 amid chip stock rally
Taiwan's benchmark stock index, the TAIEX, surged 54.55% in 2026, driven primarily by gains in chip stocks, according to livemint.com.
25 Aug, 07:31 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
YouTube raises Premium subscription prices outside the US from September
YouTube is increasing the price of its Premium subscription plans in several international markets starting from subscribers’ next billing dates on or after September 23, 2026.
25 Aug, 07:29 pm IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
Donald Trump invested up to $50,000 in Elon Musk's SpaceX in June
U.S. President Donald Trump invested between $15,001 and $50,000 in Elon Musk's SpaceX on June 23, according to a financial disclosure signed on August 12…
25 Aug, 07:29 am IST - GLOBALGLOBAL · 2 min
US dollar rises after Iran sanctions and new tariffs on Canada
The US dollar strengthened on Monday following the announcement of expanded sanctions on Iran and new tariffs on Canadian goods.
25 Aug, 03:28 am IST