Markets
Nikkei 225
28,864.32
▼ -65.79 / -0.23%
SSE Composite
3,501.99
▼ -1.50 / -0.04%
Bovespa
115,202.23
▲ +2,512.05 / +2.23%
Straits Times
3,013.85
▼ -0.93 / -0.03%
BMV IPC
46,342.54
▲ +338.35 / +0.74%
Dow Jones
31,496.30
▲ +572.16 / +1.85%
DAX 30
13,920.69
▼ -135.65 / -0.97%
BSE SENSEX
53,119.96
▲ +2,714.64 / +5.39%
FTSE 100
6,630.52
▼ -20.36 / -0.31%
JSE Top 40
62,788.64
▲ +538.61 / +0.87%
Market News
- Dow Jones: The Dow Jones Index appeared to be making major rebounds toward the end of last week.
- FTSE 100: The last month has shown major volatility for the UK’s FTSE 100, and with the new UK variant of the coronavirus, the index’s behavior in the new few months could remain so.
- Nikkei 225: This past week showed a slightly downward trend for the Nikkei 225 index.
Last Week’s Highlights
Europe’s Current COVID Wave, Powered by New Strains
Around the world, new strains of the coronavirus have popped up. This variability is exactly what makes the virus so powerful; it means that reinfection is a real threat. In Europe, a specific new strain appears to take swift action in infecting people, causing whole communities to be down for the count in a matter of days. This variant has origins in the UK, with little formal knowledge of its characteristics and power.
The US Economy’s OK Start 2021
After an especially unimpressive end to 2020, the US’ economy had hopes to make a major rebound in the first quarter of 2021. Thus far, January and February seem to have shown potential. In fact, the Federal Reserve shows that it is very possible for growth to hit even 10% by the end of March.
Coming Up This Week
The Future of Travel; Vaccine Passports
As vaccination campaigns start gaining more momentum, more people will start to travel around the world. In a pre-COVID-19 society, vaccines weren’t common necessities to enter many countries. Now, however, this will likely be the new norm. Passports (likely digital) that contain proof of COVID-19 vaccination might become required to enter into countries, but perhaps also to move around within one’s own country.
China’s Growth Projections for 2021
After the coronavirus devastated Wuhan and many other cities in China starting in December of 2019, the country’s economy and global reputation took a major nose dive. However, Beijing seems optimistic for 2021. In fact, the Chinese government announced its new objective to grow 6%. And while this may not seem a very lofty goal for the world’s second-largest economy, it does reflect an understanding of the weight put on the country by the pandemic.
More Things to Sip On…
Is India’s economy really on the up and up? Modi seems to think so.
East African country Kenya starts its vaccination plan.
The smallest state taking a big fall; Rhode Island and the coronavirus.
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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