Markets
Nikkei 225
28,519.18
▼ -179.08 / -0.62%
SSE Composite
3,566.38
▲ +0.47 / +0.01%
Bovespa
120,348.80
▼ -3,131.73 / -2.54%
Straits Times
3,004.87
▲ +4.87 / +0.16%
BMV IPC
45,892.28
▼ -178.63 / -0.39%
Dow Jones
30,814.26
▼ -177.26 / -0.57%
DAX 30
13,787.73
▼ -200.97 / -1.44%
BSE SENSEX
49,034.67
▼ -549.49 / -1.11%
FTSE 100
6,735.71
▼ -66.25 / -0.97%
JSE Top 40
58,446.35
▼ -289.60 / -0.49%
Market News
- Hang Seng: After a difficult 2020, things might be looking up for Hong Kong and its major index the Hang Seng.
- FTSE 100: This week appeared to be perhaps the most devastating for the UK’s FTSE index since the second wave of COVID-19 hit Europe.
- Dow Jones: In the US, the Dow Jones Index appeared to take a dip and close down Fridays as Joe Biden announced proposed stimulus measures.
Last Week’s Highlights
Russia Follows the US in Abandoning Open Sky Treaty
The Open Sky Treaty has been in effect since 2002, when dozens of countries signed on to allow global aerial reconnaissance missions. In November of last year, the Trump Administration pulled out of this decades-long, Cold War era agreement. This action prompted questions about the US’ relationship with partner countries, all of whom had seen this agreement as a way to maintain good relations. As of last Friday, Russia will do the same. This news begs the question of how US-Russia relations will unfold during the new Biden Administration.
Cases Drop, COVID-19 Still Maintains its Hold on London
Just over a week ago, the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced a state of emergency. Major development in case loads in the UK had been skyrocketing, as Europe’s second wave rages on. And while reports of infections appear to be slowing, there still doesn’t seem to be light at the end of the tunnel for the capital city. In fact, hotels have begun to receive patients where hospitals and clinics cannot. The numbers are staggering, reaching beyond the first wave’s peak number of cases in less time.
Coming Up This Week
The US Inauguration in the Wake of Political Violence
Next week promises a change in presidential power in the United States of America, as Joe Biden prepared to take office on January 20th. However it is not without major uproar from Trump supporters. Since November, Donald Trump has refused to concede that he lost the votes of both the public and the electoral college. And just as the new year began, he encouraged political violence, resulting in the storming of the US Capitol. While Donald Trump was unable to unite Congress and the nation on new stimulus measures, Joe Biden appears to already have a major plan in place to take the country out of its current pandemic slump.
Worldwide Vaccination’s Early Phase
The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are being approved around the world, which means that distribution is underway. However, this doesn’t mean smooth sailing quite yet. Why? Because though these vaccines have been proven to be over 90% effective in clinical trials, there is still margin for infection. For this very reason, the WHO warns countries of only focusing vaccines, while other social distancing and PPE measures may remain necessary.
More Things to Sip On…
Indonesia experiences a devastating earthquake.
Donald Trump becomes the only US president to be impeached twice.
In a surprising twist, a former Mexican general has been exonerated in the US and now Mexico.
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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