Week Ahead for FX, Bonds: Australia, U.K. Central-Bank Decisions Take Center Stage Central bank decisions in Australia and the U.K. will likely take center stage, though investors will continue to watch any signals from the U.S. regarding the possible timing of an interest-rate cut. 05/3/2024 - 8:56 am | View Link
Brazil economists split over size of likely rate cut on May 8 Economists are unusually split over the size of a likely Brazil interest rate reduction on May 8, a Reuters poll found, amid changing views about the future path of U.S. monetary policy and persistent ... 05/3/2024 - 3:37 am | View Link
Brazil posts strong job figures, signals stronger activity; inflation a concern Brazil released vigorous job market figures on Tuesday, reinforcing views of stronger economic activity at the beginning of this year but keeping the central bank wary of potential impacts on ... 04/30/2024 - 1:50 pm | View Link
Brazil’s Jobless Rate Ticks Up as Central Bank Readies Rate Cut The labor market has proved resilient to high borrowing costs, which are damping overall economic growth, and stoking prices of services as well as concern that inflation could pick up again. Read ... 04/29/2024 - 9:29 pm | View Link
Ireland emerges from technical recession; Ocado CEO’s £15m bonus plan approved despite revolt – as it happened Irish GDP returned to growth at the start of the year, while 19% of Ocado shareholders oppose pay policy that could give boss Tim Steiner a £15m bonus ... 04/29/2024 - 6:34 am | View Link
Clavesana in Italy. Eric and Christina SchwendemanSome Americans are choosing to retire abroad because of healthcare costs and divisive politics. Many of them are moving to Italy, where the cost of living is more affordable. They like Italy's dedication to a work-life balance, especially compared to American hustle culture. Eric and Christina Schwendeman's relationship got serious the day he brought up retirement."I have a long-term plan," Eric, 53, recalled telling his now-wife nearly two decades ago.
Russia's military has a a body of sound doctrine to govern its operations, but it hasn't adhered to them in Ukraine. Musa Sadulayev/AP PhotoRussia's huge cost in invading Ukraine is fallout for not following its own military doctrine. Russian commanders have frequently erred on the basics of military operations, a RAND expert said.
The AI boom has shades of the dot-com bubble but might be even more dangerous. Johannes Eisele/AFP via Getty ImagesThe AI frenzy has shades of dot-com mania but with one big, dangerous difference. Professor Erik Gordon noted internet startups had far fewer investors than Big Tech does now. Companies like Nvidia are huge and make money, but if they do crash there'll be sweeping fallout.
Debra Crockett retired early in the US and moved to Turkey. Debra CrockettDebra Crockett decided to retire early eight years ago and moved from the US to Turkey. Her Social Security checks are enough to cover her basic monthly expenses given the strength of the US dollar. She said moving abroad was the best financial decision she made for her retirement.
People tend to accumulate things like mugs, spices, and bags in their kitchens. Justin Lambert/Getty ImagesI help my clients get rid of things they don't need or use anymore. Kitchens can be a big source of stress and clutter. People can collect things like mugs and spices that they don't use for years.
Disney+ never aired an episode of "Bluey" that is about pregnancy. And it never explained why. Getty Images"Bluey" was the second-most streamed show in America last year. It is carried by Disney+. But Disney has refused to air one of its episodes, called "Dad Baby," which is about pregnancy. So its Australian distributor has released it on YouTube for free.