Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Bob Iger returns to steer Disney through tough economic times The former CEO has agreed to serve another two years for the company effective immediately. Disney highlighted a fivefold market value increase under his leadership, adding that he had a “mandate from the board to set the strategic direction… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Bob Iger returns to steer Disney through tough economic times The former CEO has agreed to serve another two years for the company effective immediately. Disney highlighted a fivefold market value increase under his leadership, adding that he had a “mandate from the board to set the strategic direction… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Fed hints that it may soon slow interest rate hikes Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard indicated Monday that the central bank could soon ease up on its aggressive interest rate hikes, saying that it may soon be appropriate to move to a slower pace. Stock market steadies as… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Fed hints that it may soon slow interest rate hikes Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard indicated Monday that the central bank could soon ease up on its aggressive interest rate hikes, saying that it may soon be appropriate to move to a slower pace. Stock market steadies as… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Oil prices dip in response to China’s Covid containment strategy As rumors swirled that China would be easing its zero-Covid policy, oil prices began to climb. However, they fell again on Monday when Chinese government officials signaled that the government has no intention of changing directions. Sweeping changes continue… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Oil prices dip in response to China’s Covid containment strategy As rumors swirled that China would be easing its zero-Covid policy, oil prices began to climb. However, they fell again on Monday when Chinese government officials signaled that the government has no intention of changing directions. Sweeping changes continue… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. The Dow Jones had a really great October The Dow tumbled a bit on October 31, but despite that was still up 14% for the month. That means it had its best monthly gain since January 1976. Most people have stopped making retirement contributions A new report from Allianz… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. The Dow Jones had a really great October The Dow tumbled a bit on October 31, but despite that was still up 14% for the month. That means it had its best monthly gain since January 1976. Most people have stopped making retirement contributions A new report from Allianz… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Stock markets start the week strong All three major indexes were up on Monday – a welcome change from the volatile conditions of recent months. Investors seem optimistic as we await earnings calls, with numbers from big tech firms expected later this week. Goldman Sachs fears “accidental recession” Goldman… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Stock markets start the week strong All three major indexes were up on Monday – a welcome change from the volatile conditions of recent months. Investors seem optimistic as we await earnings calls, with numbers from big tech firms expected later this week. Goldman Sachs fears “accidental recession” Goldman… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Recession likely, but not yet certain Economists have been warning of a “perfect storm” of conditions pointing to a serious recession for most of the year, but some economists are still saying that it’s not a certainty yet. Time to apply for student loan forgiveness President Joe Biden announced… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Recession likely, but not yet certain Economists have been warning of a “perfect storm” of conditions pointing to a serious recession for most of the year, but some economists are still saying that it’s not a certainty yet. Time to apply for student loan forgiveness President Joe Biden announced… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Former US Federal Reserve chief wins Nobel prize Former US Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke, who led the central bank during the 2008 financial crisis, is one of three recipients of this year’s Nobel prize in economics. Bank of England strengthens emergency stimulus The Bank of England will double… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Former US Federal Reserve chief wins Nobel prize Former US Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke, who led the central bank during the 2008 financial crisis, is one of three recipients of this year’s Nobel prize in economics. Bank of England strengthens emergency stimulus The Bank of England will double… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Wall Street starts the month a little stronger than before In what many are hoping is a new trend for October, the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and the S&P 500 were all up for the first trading day of the month. Experts are split on whether this trend is sustainable,… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Wall Street starts the month a little stronger than before In what many are hoping is a new trend for October, the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and the S&P 500 were all up for the first trading day of the month. Experts are split on whether this trend is sustainable,… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. British pound may sink below $1 US After the new UK government’s mini-budget announcement on Friday that revealed new economic policies, the GBP sunk to its lowest level since 1985 – ending last week at US$1.09. Interest rate hike causes world economy to wobble The US Federal Reserve raised… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. British pound may sink below $1 US After the new UK government’s mini-budget announcement on Friday that revealed new economic policies, the GBP sunk to its lowest level since 1985 – ending last week at US$1.09. Interest rate hike causes world economy to wobble The US Federal Reserve raised… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. How another interest rate hike could affect you The Federal Reserve is set to hike rates by another 0.75 percentage points at its meeting this week. CNBC breaks down how it could affect you here. The role of the CFO is changing While in the past the job of… Read more
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. How another interest rate hike could affect you The Federal Reserve is set to hike rates by another 0.75 percentage points at its meeting this week. CNBC breaks down how it could affect you here. The role of the CFO is changing While in the past the job of… Read more