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Markets

Weathering the Storm: A Q&A with Vanguard on Market Volatility

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The last four years have been head-spinning. Dan Newhall, Vanguard’s head of portfolio solutions, talked us through the volatility.

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Industrials

Supply Chain Crisis Looms Amid Port Strike Threats

The International Longshoremen’s Association is set to strike if a new contract can’t be reached with the United States Maritime Alliance.

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Semiconductors

The G7 Wants to Get Involved with Semiconductors and Subsea Cables

The Group of Seven countries are forming a group that will rejigger the semiconductor supply chain and lay out new subsea internet cables.

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Electric Vehicles

Volvo Looks to Skirt Chinese EV Tariffs by Moving Production to Belgium

The EU has a 10% tariff on EVs imported from China, but it could soon increase to 25% or 30%.

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Autos

Inflation Has Helped Make the Average US Car Older Than Ever

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The average age of cars and light trucks reached a record high of 12.6 years in 2024, up by roughly two months from last year.

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Patent Drop

Intel Patent Double Checks its Chips as it Boosts US Manufacturing

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Intel’s patent for tamper-proofing its chips may help it track down broken links in the supply chain.

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Consumer

Green Fuel Boom May Bring Down Chicken Prices

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After a sharp spike in prices the past couple of years, chicken is finally experiencing some deflation thanks to the green energy industry.

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