Market Roundup: Inflation Cools as Mega-Caps Lead Gains Amidst Semiconductor Slump
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July 16, 2026
The U.S. stock market experienced a day of measured optimism on Wednesday, as fresh economic data suggested that inflationary pressures are beginning to subside. A combination of a favorable Producer Price Index (PPI) reading, strong corporate earnings…
The Academic Currency Crisis: Why Grade Caps and "Shrinkflation" Threaten Higher Education
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July 7, 2026
When a student at Bowdoin College recently opted to switch her grading status from a standard letter grade to a "credit/D/fail" option, it wasn’t because she was struggling. In fact, she was excelling. She made the change because she was…
