Monthly Archives: September 2022

Oil prices are headed to $150 a barrel as energy demand continues to outpace supply, JPMorgan energy strategist says

Art designer Riccardo Zanobini takes a oil barrel to weld at his headquarters in Massa Lombarda, near Imola, central Italy June 25, 2013. Young designers from Vibrazioni Art Design use oil barrels from different industrial sectors, from petrochemicals to food containers, to create products like furniture and lighting. Despite the economic crisis in Italy, the…

Axos Bank review: Earn high interest rates and use a great rewards checking account

Axos Bank is an online bank that offers a high-yield savings account, money market account, CDs, and a variety of checking accounts. Axos Bank; Gilbert Espinoza/Business Insider Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our…

Volodymyr Zelenskyy embodies resilience. It’s one of multiple traits business leaders can mimic in tough times.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shows the power of effective communication and leading by example, according to experts. Ronaldo Schemdit/AFP via Getty Images Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a case study in effective crisis management, experts say. While running a company is not the same as running a country, there are strong similarities. Zelenskyy’s direct communication style…

United just announced a landmark nonstop route to Dubai in new partnership with Emirates

Ryken Martin/Shutterstock United Airlines just announced a new route from Newark, New Jersey, to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The route is part of a new codeshare agreement with Dubai-based airline Emirates. United customers will now have access to over 100 cities that Emirates and its sister airline, flydubai, serve.  United Airlines is further…

Andrew Cuomo sex-harass accuser files federal discrimination lawsuit against him, ex-aides

Former aide Charlotte Bennett, left, has accused former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment. Cuomo, right, has denied the claims of Bennett and 10 other women. John Minchillo/AP, left. Jacquelyn Martin/AP, right. Charlotte Bennett was 25 when she became the second aide to accuse Andrew Cuomo of sex harassment. On Wednesday, she filed a…

A crash of the US housing market is ‘very unlikely’ even as mortgage rates surge to 14-year highs

Hill Street Studios/Getty Images A US housing market crash is “very unlikely” even as mortgage rates surge, investment manager Louis Navellier said.Navellier pointed to a record high in home equity as reason to believe that any drop in the housing market will be nothing like 2008.While demand for homes has taken a hit, supply of…

Mortgage demand slides 29% from a year ago as rates shoot up to a 14-year high

PaulMaguire/Getty Images US mortgage demand has slumped by nearly a third over the past year, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday.  Its weekly survey showed demand has dropped as the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage topped 6% for the first time since 2008.  More homebuyers are “staying on the sidelines” as rates climb, the industry group said. …

Discord revolutionizes online conversations with… forums

Discord, the social messaging service that helped to displace old-school internet forums, now wants to bring them back. Today, the company announced Forum Channels, which are exactly what you’d imagine: A dedicated space to have conversations without the worry of a fast-paced chat feed. You’ll find them right below your usual Discord channels. When creating…