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CPI vs. Core CPI: The Difference, Without the Jargon

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says CPI tracks average price changes for a basket of goods and services; core CPI excludes food and energy to reduce volatility. Why it matters: headline CPI guides public debate, while core CPI helps…

EU AI Act in Plain English: What Applies Now vs. 2026–2027

The European Commission’s AI Act page lays out a staged rollout: prohibitions and AI-literacy duties started Feb 2025, GPAI (foundation model) duties Aug 2025, broad applicability Aug 2026, and some high-risk product rules to Aug 2027. Translation: take inventory now,…

How Economic Sanctions Actually Work (and Why Some Bite Harder)

The U.S. Treasury’s OFAC explains that sanctions range from blocking specific people and entities to broad prohibitions on sectors or entire regions, with licenses for limited exceptions. In practice, governments coordinate lists (blocked persons, sectors), financial rails screen them, and…

Bitcoin at Record Highs: Three Risks to Remember

Reuters notes Bitcoin hit fresh all-time highs in October, buoyed by flows and sentiment. Reality check: volatility remains extreme around macro events, leverage can amplify drawdowns, and regulatory headlines still swing intraday moves. For portfolio builders, position sizing and stop-loss…

OpenSSL: New CVEs Fixed—What Admins Should Patch First

Security outlets note OpenSSL addressed a trio of flaws (including CVE-2025-9230 and CVE-2025-9231), with risks ranging from DoS to potential key-recovery via timing. The exploitability is rated medium, but ubiquity makes patching urgent. Quick wins: update OpenSSL via your distro,…