Markets
Nikkei 225
29,126.23
▲ +105.60 / +0.36%
SSE Composite
3,441.17
▼ -33.00 / -0.95%
IBOVESPA
120,847.68
▲ +371.62 / +0.26%
Straits Times
3,204.90
▲ +10.86 / +0.34%
BMV IPC
49,182.00
▲ +90.91 / +0.19%
Dow Jones
34,089.41
▲ +45.92 / +0.13%
DAX 30
15,308.46
▲ +28.84 / +0.19%
BSE SENSEX
48,386.51
▲ +508.06 / +1.06%
FTSE 100
6,966.44
▲ +27.88 / +0.40%
JSE Top 40
61,702.73
▲ +223.97 / +0.36%
Market News
- BSE SENSEX: The BSE SENSEX index in India could soon reflect the current, explosive COVID-19 crisis.
- FTSE 100: London’s FTSE index seems to be following a slow-but-steady growth trend over the past month.
- IBOVESPA: Brazil, despite it’s serious COVID-19 situation, appears to be keeping its BOVESPA index up over the last month.
Last Week’s Highlights
Israel’s First Day without Pandemic Deaths
Over half of people in Israel have been vaccinated against COVID-19. As a result, life seems to seem, little by little, a little bit easier and ‘normal’. In fact, this past week, Israel managed to finally have their first day without a pandemic-related death since mid-2020.
Is the Future of European Football Really the Super League?
Football, or “soccer” as it’s also known, has become a major cash cow over the last several decades. In the search to make the sport even more profitable, owners of several top European teams agreed in secret meetings to form a new Super League. This league became big news just days after the public found out, causing uproar around the world over the Super League’s proposed policies. Perhaps the most controversial measure proposed was to promise competition spots to all big teams that signed on, guaranteeing play time without the need to qualify.
Coming Up This Week
India’s Descent into Pandemic-Induced “Hell”
Recently, workers in India’s healthcare system have been overwhelmed with the numbers of cases and deaths. Citizens and the international community are now seriously concerned about the actions of PM Narendra Modi, with some claiming that “the system has collapsed”. In addition to mass civilian casualties due to increased spread and a lack of sufficient care options, the country’s economy looks to be struggling to grapple as well.
Millennials in the Workplace
Over the last few years, there’s no doubt that millennials have begun to change the workplace. New expectations for managers and productivity, as well as moral guides, are affecting how millennials navigate and lead in the workplace. However, perhaps these news norms combined with the pandemic, apparently have many questioning their managerial positions.
More Things to Sip On…
US tourism in Europe could ramp up in the summer if vaccination can be proven.
Vaccine delays in Europe by Astra-Zeneca result in legal action.
In the United States, millions of people haven’t followed guidelines to complete their second dose of COVID-19 vaccines.
Academy
5 Investment Tips To Become A Smart Investor
“Why don’t you invest? Or why do your friends not invest? Many millennials report mistrust of the market, lack of know-how, insufficient funds, and student debt as barriers that prevent them from investing.”
6 Steps to set your Personal Financial Goals
“No matter what stage of life you currently find yourself in, we’re pretty sure that you’ve given some thought about both your short- and long-term personal financial goals.”
20 Side Hustle Ideas to Boost Your Income
“A side gig, moonlighting, or, as the kids call it these days, a side hustle is an excellent way to diversify your income, make a hobby profitable, and even build your confidence.”
“During recession greed dies, frugality survives.”
– Amit Kalantri –
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