Month: June 2025

The Bank of Canada kept its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75% in its June 2025 decision, meeting the expectations of half the market. This marks the second time rates have been held steady after Read more…

We are getting mixed data from the US in the past couple of days, especially as it comes to Employment. US ADP Private Employment data came in at +37,000 jobs added vs 115,000 Expected – Read more…

When I worked in higher ed, I learned quite a few things myself. Or rather, I had to relearn some things that had evolved since I was a student. For example, we weren’t supposed to Read more…

For the most part, people visit Costco to shop for the great deals on things like groceries and paper towels. But there are many other perks that come with a Costco membership. Costco’s tire center, Read more…

As weird as it seems, Tesla  (TSLA)  is still a small startup compared to its more established rivals.  Yes, CEO Elon Musk is the world’s richest man, and Tesla is one of the most high-profile and Read more…

US ISM Services PMI slipped unexpectedly into contraction territory in May, falling from 51.6 to 49.9, its first sub-50 reading since June 2024 and well below market expectations of 52.0. The drop was driven by Read more…

Kroger  (KR)  differentiates itself from other supermarket giants with its produce quality and selection, and higher-end private labels. Did you know that back in the 1930s, Kroger Grocery and Baking Company became the first grocery Read more…

I still remember my first Dior purchase. They were a pair of high-top sneakers — black and white, covered in the iconic Dior oblique print. They looked like Converse, but they weren’t (unless Converse suddenly Read more…