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'Some more banana skins in front of us': Why investors may want to increase exposure to bonds
Two money managers deliver their bull case for fixed income exposure.CNBC - 2d -
Firefighters may face increased risk of brain cancer due to chemical exposure: Study
Firefighters may face a heightened risk of developing brain cancer due to their persistent exposure to certain chemicals, a new study has found. In a set of patients who had gliomas — the most ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Short-term Treasury yields remain near mid-October lows as investors await CPI report and more tariff talks
Bond yields ended higher Tuesday as investors monitored the tariff front, awaited a key inflation report out Wednesday and stayed on guard about a slowing U.S. economy.MarketWatch - Mar. 11 -
Welsh banana skin gives England golden Six Nations opportunity
Wales may be on a 16-match losing run but a fierce Six Nations rivalry never lacks meaning, which gives Steve Borthwick’s men a fascinating challengeYahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Swamp Notes: Why Trump may want a weaker dollar
The US currency is down. Does President Donald Trump and his team want it that way?Financial Times - Mar. 15 -
Playing it too safe when it comes to investing can easily cost you $10 million
Why young investors should own stocks, not bondsMarketWatch - 4d -
PJ Washington on the 'fire Nico' chants: We're sick and tired of hearing it...we just want the fans to support us
Some Mavs fans' disdain for the front office following the Luka DoncicYahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
It may be a good time for investors to look at less risky ways to stay in the stock market
Buffer and covered call funds may offer more predictable outcomes for investors amid choppy trading.CNBC - Mar. 16 -
'I scarred my six children by using skin-lightening creams'
A mother explains why she - and 77% of the country’s women - have used dangerous creams.BBC News - 1d -
Treasury yields rise as expectations for more inflation increase
U.S. Treasury yields rose on Friday as investors awaited consumer sentiment data and were relieved after tame inflation data this week.CNBC - Mar. 14 -
It may be a good time for investors to look at less risky ways to stay in the stock market
As President Trump’s “not going to bend at all” approach to tariffs raises recession risk and helped to send the market into a correction last week, investors may want to consider strategies that ...NBC News - Mar. 17 -
In AI Agent Battle, Meta Seeks Total Dominance as OpenAI Plans to Charge $20K for Some Models
If your company isn’t already using AI, the arrival of “agent” tools may change your mind. Meta wants this to happen, and OpenAI is planning on hefty prices for some advanced systems.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
Stagflation fears may leave Fed’s Powell little leeway to reassure investors Wednesday
Markets are struggling to look through uncertain trade policy under President Donald Trump, with investors now turning to the Federal Reserve for some sense of how tariffs may be altering the path ...MarketWatch - 6d -
Why a ‘good’ CPI report on Wednesday may not be enough to turn stock-market carnage around
Wednesday’s consumer-price index report is now in sharp focus with investors hoping more clarity on stagflation concerns could help stem the stock-market selloff.MarketWatch - Mar. 12 -
US junk bonds slide as Trump’s tariffs spark economic worries
Premium investors’ demand to hold riskier debt jumps to highest level in six monthsFinancial Times - Mar. 13 -
Nvidia’s stock is rebounding, but the key to a real recovery may surprise investors
While Wall Street may be worried about the sustainability of AI spending, a BofA analyst thinks gross margins are more crucial to the stock trajectory.MarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
Why EU capitals are still arguing over more military aid to Ukraine
Also in this newsletter: why businesses want greater European tech independenceFinancial Times - Mar. 17 -
The S&P 500 correction shows why risk tolerance matters. These strategies can get investors back on track.
The sudden nature of the stock market’s reversal may have made the drawdown feel even worse, especially for retail investors.MarketWatch - Mar. 15 -
Dementia May Not Always Be the Threat It Is Now. Here’s Why.
The number of cases will increase, but the rates seem to be declining with every birth cohort that reaches advanced ages, researchers said.The New York Times - 3d -
Your 401(k) may need some all-weather protection
With retail investors in the grip of stock-market turmoil, a fund that protects against all kinds of financial risks seems like a good idea. Is it?MarketWatch - 6d -
Why Germany Wants to Loosen Its Debt Brake
An incoming government wants to borrow much more to revamp the economy and rebuild the military. That means a change in the country’s Constitution — and its culture.The New York Times - 6d -
US Capitol Police chief retiring in May
U.S. Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger is retiring in early May after serving more than four decades in law enforcement. Manger, who was hired after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Trump wants 'clean' coal. Here's why there's no such thing
President Donald Trump has called for the expansion of U.S. coal production, claiming that an increase of "clean" coal produced in the U.S. will soon take place.ABC News - 6d -
US investors in ByteDance explore TikTok deal to appease Trump
General Atlantic, Susquehanna, KKR and Coatue discuss acquiring more stakes in viral app’s US operations alongside OracleFinancial Times - 3d -
Wholesale egg prices have 'plunged,' analyst says — shoppers may soon see some relief
Prices in the wholesale egg market have fallen more than 40% since late February. It may take a few weeks for retail prices to catch up.CNBC - Mar. 17 -
The EU wants to increase deportations and supports 'return hubs' in third countries
The European Union wants to increase deportations and is opening the way for “return hubs” to be set up in third countries for rejected asylum-seekersABC News - Mar. 11 -
Why HELOC borrowers shouldn't wait for more Fed rate cuts to borrow their home equity
If you're a homeowner considering borrowing with a HELOC, waiting for Fed rate cuts may not make sense. Here's why.CBS News - 6d -
The New Yorker at 100: ‘We live in a world of misinformation ... a lack of verification. Our readers want what we do’
The venerable magazine is thriving and its long-time editor David Remnick tells us why a dedication to literate, conversation-provoking and veracious reportage has never been more vital. Last month ...The Guardian - 2d -
Some CT scans may have too much radiation, researchers say
Unnecessarily high radiation doses in CT scans have been linked to cancers. Under new federal rules, doctors and imaging centers have to more closely track and report the doses that patients get.NBC News - Mar. 8 -
China bond yields jump to three-month highs as investors pare rate cut expectations
Chinese government bond yields moved further away from January's historic lows amid optimism in the faltering economy and a stock market rally.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
Why the Fed’s Job May Get a Lot More Difficult
President Trump’s plans risk stoking inflation and denting growth, an undesirable combination that economists warn could lead to much tougher trade-offs for the central bank.The New York Times - 4d -
The rise of pronatalism: why Musk, Vance and the right want women to have more babies
The movement unites ‘family values’ conservatives and tech bro rightwingers. Will this incoherent coalition hold?. In his first address to the United States after becoming vice-president, JD ...The Guardian - Mar. 11 -
With Social Security Administration under temporary leadership, some experts worry what that means for benefits
Some experts worry new changes at the Social Security Administration may make it more difficult to access the agency's benefits and services.CNBC - Mar. 17 -
Want to Increase Productivity? It Starts With Taking Control of Your Mindset
Overcome mental barriers and take positive steps to increase productivity.Inc. - 4d -
REAL ID: What is it, and why do you need one in May?
Planning any summer trips? You'll want to make sure you're REAL ID-ready first.The Hill - Mar. 16 -
US shoppers modestly increased spending last month as concerns rise about economy
US shoppers stepped up their spending a just bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month, signaling that Americans are shopping more cautiously as concerns about the direction of the ...ABC News - Mar. 17 -
This five-star all-weather ETF can lower your exposure to risky stocks and bonds
The Harbor Commodity All-Weather Strategy ETF has matched the S&P 500’s performance since the fund was launched in February 2022 — but it has been a much smoother ride.MarketWatch - Mar. 13 -
The US’s plutocrats and politicians want more, more, more. Matt LeBlanc shows us a better way | Arwa Mahdawi
‘Joey from Friends’ has gone viral for his lack of drive. This is what the world needs – someone who’s happy with nothing rather than everything. ‘Nothing will come of nothing,” King Lear said. He ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
A 'very rare trend' is taking place in the fixed-income market, led by a booming trade in AI data center bonds
Bonds issued to fund AI data centers are one example of where investors are placing bets as stocks decline, but treasuries and corporates remain out of favor.CNBC - 1d -
Government can be more efficient, says Keir Starmer
The prime minister says he wants to see government departments become more efficient by using AI and technology.BBC News - 21h
