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Economic Report: OECD sees ‘a loss of momentum in second half’ as it tweaks forecasts

The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development on Tuesday lifted its forecast for global growth this year but cut its outlook for economic activity next year.

: Mexico has either just overtaken China as leading exporter to U.S. — or it’s had title all year

Two reports measuring trade both show China has lost the crown as top exporter to the United States, to Mexico.

Livability: Hiking the Appalachian Trail, ice cream, street-fighting mathematics: There’s a class for that

Rocket building, fermentation sciences and cow-to-cone ice cream are among the more unusual courses and degree programs you might encounter at various colleges.

Kelley Blue Book: Range isn’t the only anxiety Americans have about electric cars

A KBB survey of car shoppers found that many U.S. drivers want to help the environment, but they have a number of misconceptions and worries about EVs.

Market Snapshot: S&P 500 futures struggle for momentum ahead of looming Fed decision

U.S. stock futures were a fraction firmer with traders wary ahead of the Federal Reserve rate decision and comments due midweek.

NerdWallet: What to do about student loan payments if you lose your job

If you recently got laid off and are worried about paying your student loans, you have several options to set your bill to zero.

Next Avenue: Would you rather be useful or youthful? Here’s what 83% of older adults said in a survey.

Age Wave founder Ken Dychtwald is encouraged to learn that many people aged 65 and over believe their best years are happening now or are still ahead of them.

: 80% of people with high blood pressure don’t get proper treatment, WHO says 

‘Silent killer’ affects 1.3 billion people globally, new research shows

Futures Movers: Chevron CEO predicts crude will return to $100 a barrel as prices set fresh highs

Oil prices were pushing higher again on Tuesday, while Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said the commodity was headed in the direction of $100 a barrel.

IPO Report: Instacart prices IPO at $30 a share, at upper end of expected range

The grocery-delivery app Instacart on Monday priced its IPO at $30 a share, at the upper end of its expected range, raising $660 million with a fully-diluted valuation of around $10 billion after backing away from a stock-market debut last year.

: Nio’s planned $1 billion convertible offering follows stretch of swelling losses

U.S.-listed shares of Nio were falling in after-hours action Monday after the Chinese electric-vehicle company announced a convertible-bond offering.

Outside the Box: Buying this annuity guarantees that you’ll lose out on big money

Qualified longevity annuity contracts offer even worse returns than standard life insurance.
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