Archive for November 2024
Is Japan's Nikkei 225 Still a Bargain?
Japanese government bond yields are less than half the earnings yields of the Nikkei 225, suggesting Japanese stocks could be a bargain relative to domestic bonds.
Read MoreUSDA Announces Investments for Tribal Communities and Acequias and Finalizes Agreements with Irrigation Districts to Produce Water-Saving Commodities
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2024 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced next steps and selections within the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Water-Saving Commodities program to support agricultural commodity production while…
Read MoreUSDA Launches New Online Civil Rights Tool for USDA Customers
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the launch of a new online portal to manage civil rights discrimination complaints more efficiently and transparently. The…
Read MoreUSDA Announces More than $2 Billion to Strengthen Specialty Crops Sector, Expand Crop Storage for Producers Following 2024 Natural Disasters
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2024 – Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the creation of new programs that will help farmers who grow fruits, vegetables, and nuts overcome market barriers for…
Read MoreSecretary Vilsack Highlights Historic Investments in U.S. Agriculture and Four Years of Climate Progress at COP29
BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 19, 2024 – During the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack highlighted four years of progress and historic investments made under…
Read MoreUSDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Virginia Disaster Areas
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that people recovering from Tropical Storm Helene may be eligible for food assistance through USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition…
Read MoreAt the White House Tribal Youth Forum, USDA Announces New Investments in Tribal Students and Higher Education
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced Tribal higher education opportunities and investments to train the next generation of agricultural professionals. During…
Read MoreFACT SHEET: Celebrating Three Years of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law at USDA
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2024 – Three years ago, on November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, making a historic investment in America’s infrastructure and competitiveness. Since being…
Read MoreBiden-Harris Administration's Inflation Reduction Act Tops $1 Billion in Clean Energy Investments to Nearly 7,000 American Farms and Rural Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2024 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is funding new projects in nearly every state to lower costs, expand access…
Read MoreLATAM Economies: Soft Landings, Not Recessions
Growth slowed in four major Latin American countries that raised rates dramatically, but the economies did not go into a recession
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