Germany’s IW institute triples growth forecast for 2026

For nearly 50 years, one number barely moved. Every year or two, the General Social Survey asks Americans how happy they are, and for decades the balance between “very happy” and “not too happy” held steady, from 1972 through 2018. But as soon as the pandemic hit, it came cratering down. Sam Peltzman, an economist…

CIRO’s day-to-day oversight covers more than $7 trillion in trade value and more than 106,000 registrants across 250 dealer member firms. On enforcement, the totals break down to $7.6 million in sanctions and fines against individuals and $8.6 million against firms. Sixteen individuals were suspended, and 10 were permanently barred from the industry. The year…

Key Takeaways McDuffie and Albers raised about $12,000 on Kickstarter before starting their side hustle, Dressy. Dressy launched in June and hit $2,500 in weeks; now it’s headed for $30,000 in six months. The co-founders look forward to leaning into potential growth even more this fall. This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Portland, Oregon-based entrepreneur…

For its 2026 After Dark Tour, a nighttime race series of 10Ks and half-marathons for women, Nike designed a multipurpose medal that’s meant to be worn long after race day as a necklace, bracelet, keychain loop, or belt chain. It features a Nike Swoosh and chain adorned with miniature laser-engraved Swooshes that can fit in the…

(Bloomberg) — A Brooklyn appeals court threw out a lawsuit challenging the rollout of New York City’s pied-à-terre tax, ruling that the homeowner plaintiffs lacked standing to bring the complaint. The appellate panel on Wednesday reversed a September ruling from a Staten Island judge who said the city improperly published a supplemental roll of property…

AbbVie (ABBV +1.49%) has been a favorite for income investors since spinning off from Abbott Labs (ABT +1.13%) in 2013. For much of the past 13 years, the big drugmaker offered one of the more attractive dividend yields in the healthcare sector. However, AbbVie’s dividend yield today hovers around 2.6% — the lowest level since…