Author and risk analyst Nassim Nicholas Taleb took aim at cryptocurrency in a recent television interview, arguing that the continued relevance of Bitcoin and other blockchain assets was an accident of a monetary policy that has caused many assets to be grossly overvalued. Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box, the renowned philosopher of probability reiterated his confidence…
Nassim Taleb Calls Bitcoin a ‘Tumor’ Attributable to Low Interest Rates
A Retiree’s Guide to Trading Stocks
If you are a retiree who did a good job planning for retirement, chances are you’re sitting on a large nest egg and wondering how to make your money last while providing a regular source of income. You may also be thinking of splurging a bit on that luxury car you always wanted or investing in a third…
How to Cope With Higher Interest Rates
September 21, 2022
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For most of 2022, the financial markets have been bleeding red ink, driven by rising interest rates, high inflation, and recession fears. The Federal Open Market Committee, the policy-making arm of the Federal Reserve, raised interest rates by 75 basis points following its two-day meeting on Sept. 20–21. Based on the language coming out…
Fed Boosts Rates Again: Here’s How to Cope With Higher Interest Rates
September 21, 2022
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For most of 2022, the financial markets have been bleeding red ink, driven by rising interest rates, high inflation, and recession fears. The Federal Open Market Committee, the policy-making arm of the Federal Reserve, raised interest rates by 75 basis points following its two-day meeting on Sept. 20–21. Based on the language coming out…
What Does Fed’s Jumbo Rate Hike Mean for Your Budget
September 21, 2022
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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 75 basis points during its September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) policy meeting. After four previous increases, the benchmark fed funds rate now stands in the 3.00 percent to 3.25 target range. Economists are anticipating two more rate hikes to finish 2022, but the size might depend on…
What the Fed’s Jumbo Rate Hike Means for Your Budget
September 21, 2022
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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 75 basis points during its September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) policy meeting. After four previous increases, the benchmark fed funds rate now stands in the 3.00 percent to 3.25 target range. Economists are anticipating two more rate hikes to finish 2022, but the size might depend on…
LIVE 2:30 PM ET: Fed Chair Jerome Powell Holds News Conference
September 21, 2022
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The Federal Reserve holds a news conference on the day that it is expected to announce that it is speeding up the end of its pandemic-era bond purchases and signal a turn to interest rate increases next year as a guard against surging inflation. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it…
Putin Mobilizes More Troops, Hints at Nuclear Weapon Use in Conflict Over Ukraine
September 21, 2022
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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sept. 21 accused Western powers of engaging in nuclear blackmail and put his country onto an enhanced wartime footing, ordering a partial military mobilization and vowing to use “all means available” in the event of a threat against Russia and its people. Putin made the remarks in a televised address,…
In the United States ESG Economics Don’t Add Up
Commentary In America, any and all discussion around the environment has turned into political fodder, and one of the latest maneuvers by unelected elites is an attempt to roll out an uncompromised ESG investment monitoring policy. What Is ESG? ESG investing centers around investing in companies that score high in the following tenants: the environment;…
Investing in Our Oceans
By Ellen Kennedy From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Like all investors, those who are focused on sustainability are looking for ways to hedge inflation and deliver long-term value in today’s economy. Two new exchange-traded funds stand out—the first by providing active management in the often-overlooked specialty of ocean health, and the second by investing in futures contracts…
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