Core Insights - Rippling, an HR software startup, raised $450 million in Series G funding, achieving a valuation of $16.8 billion, focusing on global revenue growth over immediate profitability [1][4][5] Funding and Valuation - The funding round included participation from notable investors such as Y Combinator, Elad Gil, Sands Capital, GIC, and Goldman Sachs Growth [2] - The new valuation of $16.8 billion marks an increase from the previous valuation of $13.5 billion in early 2024 [4] Employee Equity and IPO Plans - Rippling plans to repurchase up to $200 million of equity from current and former employees through a tender offer, which may become an annual event [2][3] - The CEO stated that the company does not have immediate plans for an IPO, emphasizing the need for profitability before considering going public [4][6] Business Performance and Strategy - Rippling has surpassed $100 million in annual recurring revenue and serves over 20,000 customers with a suite of more than 20 products [5] - The company is prioritizing growth over profitability, indicating a strategic choice to expand rapidly rather than slow down for immediate profit [6] Legal Challenges - Rippling is involved in ongoing legal disputes with competitor Deel, including allegations of corporate espionage, which have raised questions about competitive practices in the tech industry [7][8]

The bigger question is how the FOMC is assessing the impact of the Iran oil price shock on the economy and inflation — and thus the outlook for setting interest rates. Read more: How the Fed rate decision affects your bank accounts, loans, credit cards, and investments All eyes are on the Federal Reserve on Wednesday afternoon when the central bank is expected to hold interest rates steady for the second straight policy meeting this year. Fed Chair Jerome Powell "will most likely emphasize that significant ...

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Now with respect to the dot plots, we had one rate hike priced in pri, you know, prior to this meeting. I think that the dot plot will reflect that. Although my sense is that if we do get a rate cut this year, it's going to be likely either in September or December. And right now, I'm leaning more towards December. Given the the time lag of some of the shocks that we're seeing impact the economy, they're going to show up much later. and the Fed's going to be very cautious on the other side of the war. said ...

Wholesale inflation hit the highest rate in a year last month, adding evidence that stubborn price increases persisted in the economy even before the Iran war began. ...

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