Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sparked controversy when he claimed that people who want to retire right now are not paying attention to the stock market. However, a survey of 400 readers on the cusp of retirement revealed that more than 90% of them closely monitor the markets. Many retirees cited sequence risk as their primary … Read more
A technical issue caused a brief disruption to the website of The Jerusalem Post’s sister publication, The Jerusalem Times’ parent newspaper The Times of Israel. According to reports, users encountered a “just a quick check” message before the site became unresponsive. Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-talks-with-us-to-stay-indirect-will-only-address-nuclear-issues-and-sanctions
President Trump’s tariffs may have inadvertently achieved his goal of reordering the global economy by inspiring investors to sell U.S. assets and move their money elsewhere. The world has invested heavily in America, with trillions of dollars flowing into the country each year. The US receives nearly $2 trillion annually from foreign capital inflows, a … Read more
A chaotic week for markets saw US equities on a volatile ride as Trump’s tariff policy sent shockwaves through global financial markets. Investors fled traditional safe-haven assets, with long-term Treasurys experiencing their largest upside swing since 1982 and the US dollar weakening sharply against foreign currencies. Concerns over stagflation, where growth stalls, inflation persists, and … Read more
Many online users around the world face a common issue with accessing certain websites and services due to geographical restrictions. This occurs when internet service providers block access to specific content based on a user’s location. The reason behind this restriction varies, but it is often used by companies to control who can view their … Read more
Thousands of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic’s supporters have attended a rally in Belgrade, following months of unrest across the country. Approximately 55,000 people gathered in front of the National Assembly, significantly lower than last month’s huge anti-government protest. The protests began after the collapse of a railway station canopy in Novi Sad, killing 15 people … Read more
HBO’s “The Last of Us” returns for its second season, and while it may not revolutionize the zombie genre, it still delivers on its promise of emotional storytelling. Set five years after the events of the first season, the show picks up with Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) living in a human outpost … Read more
The US stock market has lost trillions of dollars in value since President Donald Trump announced his sweeping tariff policy last week, and it appears that a strong end-of-year rally is needed just to finish flat. The S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones Industrial Average are all down for the year, with the S&P … Read more
Social Security payments for thousands of Americans will be distributed in April 2025, but the exact date depends on individual circumstances. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will make payments to retirees who meet certain requirements. Group 2 retirees, those with benefits approved after May 1997 and born between January 1 and October 10, are eligible … Read more
Tennessee has parted ways with starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who was seeking a pay raise of $4 million after making $2.4 million last season. The team’s decision comes amid a dispute over his Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) contract, which initially included an $8 million deal two years ago. Rece Davis has signed a seven-year … Read more