The Economist takes an in-depth look at the future of cars. While some mean the motor industry’s fortunes are increasingly divided, in the right markets and with the right technologies, they look surprisingly bright. With that said, the Economist means that while consumers will be in heaven, an investment in the motor industry has to be treated with caution, though. Gloom & bloom, so to speak.
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The Economist suggests that America’s economic difficulties are mostly political. In fact, this article goes as far as saying that American capitalism is as spirited as ever. Who would have thought that the latest boom would be in an old, declining industry like oil and gas? Indeed, after the 2007-2008 recession, the American economy is slowly…
In the general sense, Couture clothes in the traditional fashion industry are defined as expensive and rare items made for you, that fit your body. But with 3D printing, the exclusivity associated with Couture might soon become redundant in the face of making its way into any home that has a printer. While 3D-printed material can’t come…
Supply Lines is a daily newsletter that tracks Covid-19’s impact on trade. Sign up here, and subscribe to our Covid-19 podcast for the latest news and analysis on the pandemic. Citigroup, New York Fed economists zoom in on supply headwinds Gauges should help economists better measure speed of recovery Global supply chains are nearing a…
Before the iPhone, mobile phones took on a multitude of shapes and sizes. Today, however, the majority of phones feature a touch screen, a number of icons, and assume a rectangular shape. Concern has now been voiced post the Apple Inc vs Samsung Electronics trial – in which Samsung received a hefty rap over the…
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Chemist, inventor & CEO of Carbon3D, Joseph DeSimone, has made more than one significant breakthrough contributions to the field of 3D printing. From his perspective, 3D printing is really nothing more than 2D printing over and over. In this groundbreaking TED talk, he unveils a revolutionary new technique that’s inspired by the infamous Terminator 2. This method…
Approaching a historic turn in U.S. monetary policy, Janet Yellen has staked her tenure as chair of the Federal Reserve on a simple principle: she’d rather fight inflation than another economic downturn. Interviews with current and former Fed officials indicate that Yellen and core decision-makers at the U.S. central bank are determined not to raise interest…
