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At the start of 2022, the United States was confronted with an alarming surge in inflation, reaching an eye-watering 7.5%, the highest rate seen in four decades. This dramatic increase in consumer prices sent shockwaves through the economy, as households faced a sharp rise in the costs of everyday necessities such as food, housing, and energy. The escalating price pressures were felt nationwide, with many Americans struggling to stretch their budgets to cover basic living expenses. This development raised serious concerns about the future of the economy, as citizens and policymakers alike pondered the duration and potential long-term effects of…

Intel Corporation has announced a significant delay in the completion of its $28 billion semiconductor manufacturing project in New Albany, Ohio. Originally slated to begin operations in 2025, the first of the two planned fabrication plants is now expected to be operational between 2030 and 2031, with the second following in 2032. This adjustment marks a five-year postponement from the initial timeline. A Strategic Investment Faces Setbacks The Ohio project, known as “Ohio One,” was unveiled in January 2022 as part of Intel’s ambitious plan to bolster domestic chip production and reduce reliance on Asian suppliers. The initiative aimed to…

The financial landscape in January 2022 was marked by increased market volatility, as concerns over rising inflation and the Federal Reserve’s plan to raise interest rates rattled investor confidence. Following the December 2021 consumer price index (CPI) report, which showed the highest inflation levels in nearly four decades, investors began to reassess their strategies for the year ahead. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both experienced significant pullbacks, driven by fears that the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance on interest rates would lead to slower economic growth and dampened corporate profitability. Tech stocks, which had been a major driver of market growth…