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The Coastal “Tex-Odus”
By now, most have heard of several high-profile people and companies moving from California and New York to Texas. Prior to the pandemic, Texas was already experiencing a boom in both population and economic activity. Numerous companies such as Apple and Google already had plans to set up offices that would employ hundreds in up-and-coming cities such as Austin.
The pandemic accelerated this shift as work from home allowed people to escape the high-cost cities along the coasts to the numerous large cities in Texas such as Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio. Notable companies such as HP and Oracle recently announced they’d move their Silicon Valley headquarters to Houston and Austin, respectively. Notable people such as Joe Rogan and Elon Musk have publicly announced their move from California.
Financial Crisis Breakdown Part Three: The Government’s Response
As the economy was collapsing and capital markets froze, the U.S. government had to take action to revitalize the economy and reduce the panic sweeping across the nation. The Fed and U.S. government’s main priority was to prevent the economy from absorbing even more damage through the use of aggressive monetary policy.
Recent Podcast
In this episode, our hosts Rohan Gupta and Alex Patel talk to Suzanne Nora Johnson, the former vice-chairman of Goldman Sachs, about investment banking and its role in finance and the economy. We delve into topics like the basics of investment banking, the history of investment banks, the difference between buy side and sell side, and much more! Check out the episode to learn about investment banking in a simplified way!
Finance Tip
“Invest for the long haul. Don’t get too greedy and don’t get too scared.” — Shelby M.C. Davis