Monthly Archives: July 2022

Comic-book sales had their best year ever in 2021 — and this year is on pace to be even better. Here’s what’s behind the surge, from manga to ‘Dog Man.’

Action City Comics in Brooklyn, NY. Eric LaGaccia Comic-book sales hit $2.075 billion in 2021, the biggest year for the industry ever. Experts say the surge is due to a number of factors, including certain genres like Japanese manga. The industry is on pace for an even better 2022, according to one expert. It’s never…

Inflation soared in June to the fastest rate since November 1981

FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images The Consumer Price Index climbed 9.1% year-over-year through June, data out Wednesday showed. It shows inflation at the highest rate since November 1981. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg expected the year-over-year rate to be 8.8%. Inflation just hit its highest rate since November 1981. The Consumer Price Index climbed 9.1% in the…

Germany will stop buying Russian coal and oil this year to cut its reliance on the country, the deputy finance minister says

Russia previously supplied 40% of Germany’s coal and oil. Reuters Germany will cease purchases of Russian coal and oil this year, its finance minister said.  It will stop buying Russian coal on August 1 and Russian oil on December 31.  The move signals a strong shift away from Russian energy as it continues its war…

20 products that are at their lowest price ever during Prime Day, including the Apple Watch and Bose headphones

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Amazon/Insider Amazon Prime Day is back — and it’s the last day to shop deals. Officially, Prime Day ends when July 13, 2022, does.  For the entire event, Insider Reviews’ team of expert reporters and editors are vetting deals — because a…

The euro has broken $1 for the first time in 20 years, bulldozed by an unstoppable dollar. Here are 3 other currencies to watch.

The euro slipped below $1 for the first time since 2002 Tuesday. Peter Dazeley/Getty Images The euro slipped back below $1 on Wednesday, having broken parity for the first time since 2002 the day before. The dollar has surged this year as US rates are rising faster than those elsewhere. Here are three other major…

The best Prime Day deals on Nespresso machines and accessories, including 30% off De’Longhi and Instant Pot coffee makers

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Nespresso Today is the last day of Amazon Prime Day 2022. So don’t miss out on these latest Nespresso deals. Now is a great time to get that new Nespresso machine you’ve been eyeing or stock up on capsules and accessories…