As we prepare to leave 2022 behind, let’s first have a look at the risks that topped the lists of the world’s think tanks and international economic organizations: the possibility of new variants of COVID-19 forcing countries to enforce new quarantines and restrictions; whether the ongoing price fluctuations in global commodity prices due to supply … Read more
Comment on this story Comment As rising interest rates shake financial markets, dangers are growing in the “shadow banking system,” a network of largely unregulated institutions that provides more than half of all U.S. consumer and business credit. The Federal Reserve has lifted its benchmark lending rate this year to its highest level in 15 … Read more
…there is the potential for high returns, but there is also the potential for significant losses. Photo by Austin Distel on Unsplash Are you considering investing in cryptocurrencies but unsure of the risks and opportunities? You’re not alone. The cryptocurrency market can be highly volatile and confusing, making it difficult for investors to make informed … Read more
They remain particularly worried about price expectations ratcheting up and elevated pressures becoming embedded in their economies, much as happened in the 1970s. Major central banks this week signaled their willingness to countenance a global recession in 2023 as they promised to raise borrowing costs further in their ongoing battle against sky-high inflation. After each … Read more
Major central banks this week signaled their willingness to countenance a global recession in 2023 as they promised to raise borrowing costs further in their ongoing battle against sky-high inflation. After each increased rates by a half percentage point, the heads of the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank and the Bank of England all … Read more
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hapabapa/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Introduction I don’t really like bank stocks that much, to be honest. While this might be the worst possible way to start an article covering a bank, I have to say that there are exceptions. I own one bank stock in my portfolio: Huntington Bancshares (HBAN). I bought my position … Read more
The pitch is being rolled for Keir Starmer’s entry to No 10. Titles on the prospect of a Labour Britain already line the bookshop shelves, from Oliver Eagleton’s The Starmer Project to Lisa Nandy’s All In. Who is he really? Is he a socialist in sheep’s clothing, or just another moderate, pragmatic, oh-so-hesitant Labour leader … Read more
Working from home allows people more time for family, saves commuting time and enables people to focus more – but it can also cause burnout. Photo: Getty Heading into the office for the 9-to-5 is no longer the norm for many workers, who now spend at least part of their week working from home. When … Read more
Brent, WTI reverse gains, resume slide Oil has been falling for four out of five last weeks Keystone pipeline shut, Russia threatens to cut output SINGAPORE/LONDON, Dec 12 (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Monday, deepening a multi-week decline, as a weakening global economy offset supply woes stemming from the closure of a key pipeline … Read more