CBX Daily 5/29/2024

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May 29, 2024

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Today find out whether Gen Z’s can clap back on inflation’s jab, but let’s start with Biden’s bold act in tackling debt and narrowing the wealth gap…

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Biden Forgiving Another $7.7 Billion In Student Debt Helps Close Racial Wealth Gap 

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President Biden's latest step forgive $7.7 billion in student debt for Americans carrying heavy financial burdens from college will help more than 160,000 borrowers through existing programs. The burden of student loan debt has reached crisis levels, disproportionately affecting students of color and amplifying the racial wealth gap. Unfortunately, student loan debt is not distributed evenly across populations, it falls disproportionately on students of color and their families who are actively trying to close the racial wealth gap.

Inflation Is Throwing Hands And Gen Z's Are Catching Them 

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Members of the Generation Z demographic, which typically refers to those born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, are experiencing the negative impact of inflation. Gen Z are facing the challenges of high inflation as they are entering adulthood. This significant increase in prices comes at a time when many individuals from this generation are graduating from college, moving out on their own, and starting their careers, making it even more difficult to manage their finances effectively. The situation is dire that at least 90% of Gen Z's are worried about their financial situation.

Here Are The Simple Trading Mistakes Costing Folks Millions 

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Stock Ticker symbols can be confusing to the novice investor, especially when there are thousands of companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges. People are making mistakes left and right when buying shares and they are paying for it heavily in transaction fees and embarrassment when they have to undo the trades.

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Cocoa Prices Retreating Nearly 20% Impacts Africa’s Leading Exporters

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A recent plunge in cocoa prices has caught the attention of market observers, traders, and, most crucially, the economies of Ghana and Ivory Coast, two countries at the epicenter of the world's cocoa supply. Cocoa prices last traded in mid-March at around $7,175, after dropping about $1,700 per metric ton. This significant dip in cocoa market prices isn't just a transient trend; it brings to light broader economic, environmental, and societal changes influencing the cost of cocoa and its impact on these key producing nations. 

Sub-Saharan Africa Hits A High Note By Injecting $28.6 Billion Into The Streaming Industry

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The music industry is growing at an unprecedented rate thanks to the fandom of taarab, afrobeats,  coupé-décalé and more genres from the African continent. Sub-Saharan Africa has become the only region that has achieved an astonishing 24.7% increase in recorded music revenue, surpassing global averages.  Trailing behind the African music landscape in revenue growth are Asia (14.9%), and Europe (8.9%). However Latin America experienced substantial growth at 19.4%, holding the region’s status as one of the fastest growing markets. 

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Biden is just tryna “Clear The Smoke” when it comes to these student debts. Quavo dropping bars in our CBX Vibes!