Markets
Nikkei 225
30,089.25
▲ +235.25 / +0.79%
SSE Composite
3,489.39
▲ +18.06 / +0.52%
Bovespa
117,037.20
▲ +1,783.89 / +1.55%
Straits Times
3,209.74
▲ +28.06 / +0.8%
BMV IPC
47,669.64
▲ +453.38 / +0.96%
Dow Jones
33,438.50
▲ +285.29 / +0.86%
DAX 30
15,107.17
▲ +98.83 / +0.66%
BSE SENSEX
49,159.32
▼ -870.51 / -1.74%
FTSE 100
6,737.30
▲ +23.67 / +0.35%
JSE Top 40
61,590.24
▲ +709.09 / +1.16%
Market News
- DAX 30: The DAX index in Germany appeared to see a fair bit of growth over the last week, following the last month’s trend of stable upward movement.
- Dow Jones: The US’ Dow Jones showed a proportional reaction to an unexpectedly positive US jobs report.
- SSE Composite: China’s SSE Composite appeared to rebound over last week.
Last Week’s Highlights
Myanmar’s Military Coup Continues Its Reign
In Myanmar, a tight hold on power remains gripped by the military after ripping it from the beloved former democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Since February, hundreds of victims have died in protest against the regime. Now, CNN reporters share their view from the inside, as the military grants specific access to the country.
Russia Setting Its Sights on Ukraine
Once again, Russia appears to be looking toward the former Soviet country of Ukraine. With startling numbers of troops and military equipment arriving near the border between the two countries, NATO officials appear to be concerned over Russia’s intentions. On top of this news, there also appears to be a similar situation happening in Russian arctic areas, caught on satellite images.
Coming Up This Week
Second Wave of COVID-19 Crushing India
Last week, India saw a day with over 103,000 reported cases of the coronavirus. Over 12 million people have officially been known to have come down with COVID-19 since last March 2020. Among the bad news the South Asian giant is experiencing, is a new strain that appears to be growing in frequency, with understandings of its consequences relatively unknown.
US Vaccination Campaigns Up and Running
While a vaccination campaign of the magnitude necessary to eliminate COVID-19 is unprecedented, countries like the US are making it happen. As of the first few days of April, all states in the union have announced plans to allow those 16 years and older to sign up and make appointments to receive vaccinations. However, it isn’t necessarily that simple. Residents will need to keep a few things in mind in order to access their vaccines.
More Things to Sip On…
Despite questions of the validity of rapid tests for COVID-19, the UK will offer two free ones every week.
Is there such a thing as “clean energy” Bitcoins? There is indeed.
Will the European Union manage to get back on track with vaccinations?
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 –
Disclaimer
Visit our Disclosures section for additional information. All market information provided was collected in the afternoon of April 2, 2021. The purpose of NewsFlight is to summarize and make accessible information on a variety of topics within the world of investing and personal finance, and thus cannot be considered formal research or reports. All sources utilized to compile the NewsFlight newsletter are considered trustworthy by the FlexInvest team. FlexInvest is not affiliated with and does not receive remuneration from the news sources used to compile NewsFlight. As well, any images or logos incorporated into the NewsFlight newsletter are not necessarily property of FlexInvest and may solely be included to provide context for the news covered. NewsFlight should not be taken as advice to sell or buy securities or to make any investment. When investing in securities or other financial products, there is always the potential to lose money or asset value. FlexInvest recommends that its users consider their investment objectives and risks before investing. Additionally, any projections or analysis made by authors of NewsFlight cannot be considered as a promise of future trends or returns. Opinions expressed in News Flight are not representative of FlexInvest Inc.
