Markets
Nikkei 225
23,029.90
▼ -155.22 / -0.67%
SSE Composite
3,218.05
▼ -6.31 / -0.20%
IBOVESPA
94,015.68
▼ -1,462.84 / -1.53%
Straits Times
2,496.11
▼ -4.63 / -0.19%
BMV IPC
36,642.38
▲ +16.27 / +0.04%
Dow Jones
27,682.81
▼ -134.09 / -0.48%
DAX 30
12,689.04
▼ -41.73 / -0.33%
BSE SENSEX
38,697.05
▲ +629.12 / +1.65%
FTSE 100
5,902.12
▲ +22.67 / +0.39%
JSE Top 40
49,896.68
▼ -262.46 / -0.52%
Market News
- Nikkei 225: Many Asian indices appear to be on the higher end of their yearly average, and Japan’s Nikkei 225 is no exception.
- OMX Nordic 40: Scandinavia’s OMX Nordic 40 appears to be holding strongly, maintaining its average up 22.6% in the last year.
- TSX Composite: Canada’s TSX Composite has been down almost 3% in the past month, barely closing Friday up 0.09%.
Last Week’s Highlights
Nigeria Develops Inexpensive New COVID-19 Test
The West African country of Nigeria has only been able to test around 1% of its population during the whole of the coronavirus pandemic. Now scientists from this very country have developed a new test that proves to be accurate, fast, and much less expensive than global counterparts. This development could prove immeasurably important for the African continent, as it is reporting over 1 million cases.
COVID Takes the White House
That’s right, US President Donald Trump has officially announced that he and his wife, Melania, have tested positive for the coronavirus. Originally the White House doctor claimed that the president was doing “well”, however the couple was moved to a hospital for treatment. Trump has been on the campaign trail over the last few weeks, and the likelihood of exposure, especially considering he doesn’t wear a mask, was high.
Coming Up This Week
India’s Curve, Flattening or on the Rise?
The death toll in India has officially reached beyond 100,000, and shows no sign of slowing down. This news marks India directly behind the US and Brazil as far as each country’s COVID-19 death toll. Some speculate that within communities in the South Asian subcontinent, the virus has been able to spread quickly and out of control. And with all of this said, the federal and local governments appear to be planning reopening within the near future.
Cuba’s Tourism Industry Remains Nonexistent
Six months of quarantine and social distancing in Cuba have caused massive problems for the Caribbean island’s tourism industry. As a country whose public relies greatly on taxis, museum and historic site tours, and paladar restaurants, the people are now suffering. General talk of reopening to allow visitors back in has been happening, but no firm dates or plans have been announced quite yet. Time will tell if the end of October will see the first few commercial flights reopen.
More Things to Sip On…
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Black hole research keeps up the search for better imaging possibilities.
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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