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The United States is a declining economic superpower.  When will decision makers realize this?

The United States is a declining economic superpower. When will decision makers realize this?

The United States is a declining economic hegemon. But far too few Americans, including politicians, realize this. The potential new and very big kid on the block is, in all but extreme scenarios, China and, after China, India. By 2100, the United States will be in third place, when ranked by GDP, producing only 12% …

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Hong Kong halts trade as typhoon warning is issued;  Asian markets mixed ahead of Fed decision

Hong Kong halts trade as typhoon warning is issued; Asian markets mixed ahead of Fed decision

Ed Yardeni says he sees another 75 basis point Fed hike in December Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell may indicate another 75 basis point hike is coming in December after an expected increase in November, said Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research. “Squawk Box Asia.” Yardeni said he thinks the Fed wants to accelerate its hikes …

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Hong Kong shares rose about 2% after rally in previous session;  Asian markets up ahead of Fed decision

Hong Kong shares rose about 2% after rally in previous session; Asian markets up ahead of Fed decision

Oil prices rise on industry report of falling US crude inventories Oil prices rose on Wednesday as demand persists despite sharp interest rate hikes, industry reports showed a drop in U.S. crude inventories, Reuters reported citing American Petroleum Institute figures released on Tuesday. Brent futures gained $1.31, or 1.46%, to settle at $95.87 a barrel, …

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Do you feel like an entrepreneur?  Buying a franchise could be the right decision

Do you feel like an entrepreneur? Buying a franchise could be the right decision

Dawn Mucci had no plans to start a franchise with her Lice Squad business when she launched it 23 years ago, but there are now 35 franchisees and four corporate locations across Canada.AMY HUTCHISON/The Globe and Mail Dawn Mucci’s head lice business had been operating for about a year in Toronto when she received a …

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Dave Ramsey warns a financial decision is ‘the greatest damage to your wealth’

Image source: Getty Images Creating wealth and paying for expensive cars go together like oil and water. Key points Dave Ramsey says car payments are the biggest detriment to wealth creation. Car payments cost an average of $733 in July. The problem is that cars depreciate quickly and the payment for your car is money …

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Jobs data, Fed decision, Peloton's best earnings in the week ahead

Jobs data, Fed decision, Peloton’s best earnings in the week ahead

FOX Business host Charles Payne explains why he’ll always be “a cheerleader” for opportunities while navigating the stock market on “Making Money.” Wall Street is expecting another busy week of corporate earnings and economic data, including October’s nonfarm payrolls report and the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated interest rate decision. On Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial …

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