Markets
Nikkei 225
25,385.87
▼ -135.01 / -0.53%
SSE Composite
3,310.10
▼ -28.57 / -0.86%
Bovespa
104,723.00
▲ +2,215.99 / +2.16%
Straits Times
2,711.39
▼ -0.51 / -0.02%
BMV IPC
40,791.81
▲ +455.86 / +1.13%
Dow Jones
29,479.81
▲ +399.64 / +1.37%
DAX 30
13,076.72
▲ +23.77 / +0.18%
BSE SENSEX
43,443.00
▲ +85.81 / +0.20%
FTSE 100
6,316.39
▼ -22.55 / -0.36%
JSE Top 40
52,499.45
▲ +135.85 / +0.26%
Market News
- Dow Jones: The US’ Dow Jones index jumped 300 points on Friday, leading the three main US indices.
- Nikkei 225: Despite closing slightly down on Friday, Japan’s Nikkei index appears to be leading East Asian economies through the pandemic, up 7.56% over the past month.
- BEL 20: Despite rising case numbers in Belgium, the country’s Bel 20 appears to be going strong, closing Friday up 0.53%.
Last Week’s Highlights
Joe Biden is the US’ Next President
The people of the United States have spoken, and Joe Biden, along with running mate Kamala Harris, is poised to enter the Oval Office in January. Current President Donald Trump, however, refuses to acknowledge the Electoral College’s votes. And while many Republicans continue to remain silent, some have actually been calling for Biden to be looped into presidential matters, even before he officially takes office.
Hurricane Eta’s Devastation in the Caribbean
Now a tropical storm, Eta heads up the Atlantic coast of the United States, it leaves behind grave damage across the Caribbean. Central American countries, like Honduras, Guatemala, and Nicaragua, were particularly affected, with dozens dead and many more missing and now homeless.
Coming Up This Week
The Pfizer Vaccine, Will it Work?
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and German company BioNTech announce the progression of its COVID-19 vaccine through its third round of clinical trials. This means that this will likely be the very first vaccine available on the market. The research shows that the vaccine is around 90% effective, a relatively high percentage. The question now is how it will be produced and distributed around the world.
Tech Monopolies Continue to Thrive in the EU
Despite being hit with a massive fine of €1.49 billion in early 2019, Google has remained relatively unscathed in the EU’s antitrust fight. In fact, this amount is minimal, considering that over the last decade the tech giant has faced over €10 billion in fines. Now 135 different companies in the same industry have banded together to hold the European Commission accountable.
More Things to Sip On…
Can tropical climates also experience wildfires? In South America, one of the world’s largest wetlands is going up in smoke.
Is there any hope for the US economy? The Fed paints a grim picture.
Why fish heads are reducing hunger and waste.
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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