Janette Fu

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Don’t be shocked if we enter a recession

1 week ago | dailytrojan.com | Janette Fu |Dor Peretz

The United States hits the ball to China: 104% tariffs. China hits back: 125% tariffs. The U.S. retaliates: 145% tariffs. The trade war has felt like a game of ping pong the past few days. “Liberation Day” meant imposing tariffs on 90 nations. Because of that, experts are predicting that a recession will occur. Stock values are volatile. Consumer sentiment is plunging, even lower than what was seen during the Great Recession.
Asian Students’ Test Scores Are Often High. Our Success Is Complicated

1 week ago | the74million.org | Janette Fu

Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter Few observers were probably surprised when Asian students outscored other students on test scores released by California state this fall. Statewide, and here in Los Angeles, Asian students who completed California’s 2024 assessments showed higher levels of proficiency in reading and math, compared to other racial groups.
Opinion: Asian Students’ Test Scores Are Often High. Our Success Is Complicated

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Janette Fu

Few observers were probably surprised when Asian students outscored other students on test scores released by California state this fall. Statewide, and here in Los Angeles, Asian students who completed California’s 2024 assessments showed higher levels of proficiency in reading and math, compared to other racial groups.
Corporate responsibility is being lost to greenwashing

3 weeks ago | dailytrojan.com | Janette Fu |Dor Peretz

Back in 2022, electric car manufacturer Tesla was dropped from the S&P 500 Environmental, Social, and Governance Index. Tesla’s lack of a low-carbon strategy and reports of racism and poor working conditions at its Fremont, California factory affected its score. However, believe it or not, unlike Tesla, oil and gas company ExxonMobil is still included, which can feel counterintuitive. As it turns out, ESG has become a buzzword with good intentions but shaky execution.
Netflix isn’t doing enough in sports broadcasting

2 months ago | dailytrojan.com | Janette Fu |Maria Paula Laguna |María F. Laguna

Netflix, Comcast and Amazon Prime Video. These big streamers all have something in common: sports. Streaming sports is lucrative because it retains subscribers, generates high ad revenues and brings in sponsorship deals. While Netflix was one of the first to switch to on-demand online streaming, it was one of the last to get involved in live-streaming sports.
Downtown office buildings are still struggling

Jan 24, 2025 | dailytrojan.com | Janette Fu |Maria Paula Laguna |María F. Laguna

Once a symbol of urban prosperity, the downtown Los Angeles office market now tells a different story. Although it’s been five years since the pandemic started, leasing office spaces is still challenging. Thanks to the integration of hybrid work models, vacancy rates are high, even surpassing those during the Great Recession. While the market may seem bleak, a closer look into downtown L.A.’s commercial real estate may suggest otherwise.
Without sustainable options, data centers can’t thrive

Nov 15, 2024 | dailytrojan.com | Janette Fu |Solange Aguero

From the creation of Myspace to ChatGPT, we are living in an increasingly digitized world. Technology is at the epicenter of our economy. Artificial intelligence has also been at the forefront of discussion, and with that comes data centers. While data centers are profitable, investors and operators need to focus on sustainability.
Fifty basis points down: what the Fed's rate cut means

Oct 17, 2024 | dailytrojan.com | Janette Fu |Kate Mcquarrie

For the first time in four years, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates last month by 50 basis points (0.5%) to 4.75–5.0%. This move is what’s known as an expansionary monetary policy. As the name suggests, this policy stimulates growth and demand. However, there’s speculation on the intention of such a bold approach and whether this choice potentially signals deeper economic issues.
Vomiting, Cramps, Lethargy: As Heat Rises, California Kids Swelter in Schools

Oct 2, 2024 | yahoo.com | Janette Fu

This article was originally published in CalMatters. In her fifth grade class in a Los Angeles school, on a day when outdoor temperatures reached 116 degrees, the heat gave Lilian China headache. The air conditioner in her classroom was broken. Her fingers felt numb and she vomited in class, according to her mother. The nurse wasn’t available, so she was sent back to her hot classroom.
I’m a Tutor in South Central LA. Here’s What Kids There Need to Learn to Read

Oct 2, 2024 | the74million.org | Janette Fu

Get stories like these delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter Ever since my senior year of high school in the suburban San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles, I have tutored students ranging from elementary to high school. I have always enjoyed working with students and felt it is a way to give back to the community.