I was fascinated by a tweet I came across today discussing a fifty-year-old paper that outlined ideas for what makes a theory interesting. The tweet suggested that these ideas could also be used to generate interesting articles, blog posts, and for critical thinking in general. The 12 factors that make a theory interesting, as originally … Read more
Key points: Efforts to increase girls’ interest and participation in STEM are working, but obstacles still exist, leading to drops in confidence. Unveiled at the STEM Innovation Forum, The Girls’ Index: Girls & STEM Impact Report, a study from ROX involving 17,502 girls in grades 5-12 in the US, sheds light on evolving perceptions, interests, … Read more
Russia raised its key interest rate by 200 basis points to 21% on Friday, citing consumer price increases considerably above its forecast and warning of ongoing high inflation risks in the medium term. This move exceeded the 100 basis-point hike that analysts had expected, bringing the institution’s benchmark rate to its highest level since February … Read more
JPMorgan Chase: Financial Strength and Market Leadership in Uncertain Times JPMorgan Chase & Co., the largest U.S. bank by assets, continues to showcase its financial strength and market leadership amidst an uncertain economic landscape. Despite challenges from interest rate fluctuations and regulatory pressures, the banking giant has maintained its dominance across various business segments. Let’s … Read more
Investing.com– Most Asian currencies were trading within a narrow range on Monday, with the yuan holding steady after the People’s Bank of China cut interest rates slightly more than anticipated. Meanwhile, the dollar remained close to recent highs. Regional currencies had been under pressure in recent weeks as expectations of smaller U.S. interest rate cuts … Read more
