This is a lower-tier indicator but something the Bank of Canada is watching. Despite rate cuts, lending conditions worsened in Q3. They may also be concerned that rising yields could further impair lending in Q4. A problem for Canada (and many other countries) is that the Federal Reserve and US Treasury market does a big...
Photo: Getty Images for Vulture Who ever said alcohol can’t lead to more work? During Vulture Festival 2024, Yellowjackets writers Ashley Lyle, Jonathan Lisco, and Ameni Rozsa shared how sarcasm king Joel McHale found his way into the world of the show. Lyle was at a Built to Spill concert at the Troubadour in Los...
The human brain, a marvel of biological engineering, operates at a surprisingly modest pace when it comes to processing information. Despite the immense sensory data absorbed by our bodies—about a billion bits per second—our thought processes run at a meager 10 bits per second. This disparity, uncovered by recent research,...
A recent study published in the International Journal of Research in Marketing has found that improving one’s appearance—whether through physical changes or digital filters—may lead to more prosocial behavior, such as charitable donations or ethical purchasing. Across seven studies, researchers discovered that these beautifying efforts heightened public self-awareness, prompting individuals...
As digital devices permeate every corner of life, video games have become both a popular pastime and a point of contention. Public concerns about gaming’s impact on mental well-being often cast these activities in a negative light. In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) classified “gaming disorder” as a mental...
