What Moody’s US Credit Downgrade Means for You

On May 16, Moody’s Ratings downgraded the US government’s long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings from Aaa (the highest possible rating) to Aa1 and revised the outlook to stable from negative. The rating agency cited the likelihood of “persistent, large fiscal deficits [that] will drive the government’s debt and interest burden higher” due to deficits…

The Rent IS Too High: Blame Zoning and Supply Caps, Not Rental Apps

Despite occasional political friction, the United States and Canada remain deeply intertwined economically and culturally. Their similarities make them ideal for comparison — especially when investigating the causes of rising rents and housing prices, which have surged in lockstep in both countries. Between 2019 and 2024, Canada’s median home price skyrocketed 45 percent to CN…

The Economic Tradeoffs of Property Tax Reform

How do property taxes work in the United States, and what are their economic consequences? This AIER Explainer explores how property taxes are enforced, how much revenue they generate, the debate among economists about whether property taxes are “good” taxes, and steps lawmakers can take to keep property tax burdens reasonable. What Property Taxes Are…

IRCTC Update: Do this with your Aadhaar to avoid account suspension—Catch latest details and steps to ensure smooth booking

In a crackdown against the misuse of its online ticketing platform, the Indian Railways has decided to deactivate unverified IRCTC accounts. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday that the Railways will soon roll out online Aadhaar authentication—or e-Aadhaar authentication—for booking Tatkal tickets, enabling genuine users to get confirmed train tickets with convenience. The development…

Meta unveils new ad tools to boost RoAS and campaign measurement globally

Meta has announced a major expansion of its advertising tools to help businesses drive better campaign outcomes. | Photo Credit: REUTERS/Yves Herman Mumbai, June 4Meta announced the expansion of its advertising suite of products on Wednesday to help businesses achieve better overall advertising performance. Features such as Value Optimisation, Incremental Attribution and Value Rules will…