The Best Countries for Remote Workers

Do you dream of retiring abroad, or working overseas?  Perhaps you’ve thought of trying the digital nomad life, working in one country for a while then moving on to another, to explore new horizons and meet new people. There are about 8.7 million Americans living abroad, according to the U.S. State Department and the Association… Continue reading The Best Countries for Remote Workers

David Rosenberg: Looking for opportunities amidst the volatility

The backdrop for stocks is beginning to look more compelling Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images files By David Rosenberg and Brendan Livingstone Advertisement This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Heading into the year, we were bearish on United… Continue reading David Rosenberg: Looking for opportunities amidst the volatility

Stock Market Today: Powell Reins in Rate-Hike Prospects, Sets Stocks Loose | Kiplinger

After more than a week of international affairs monopolizing Wall Street’s spotlight, attention shifted back to interest rates as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell telegraphed the answer to one of investors’ most pressing questions – and lit a fire under stocks. In prepared testimony to the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services, Powell said he’s… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Powell Reins in Rate-Hike Prospects, Sets Stocks Loose | Kiplinger

Dow surges nearly 600 points as Powell testimony eases rate-hike fears and investors watch Ukraine

US stocks rallied after comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated flexibility on rate hikes amid Russia’s war on Ukraine.  That appeared to ease concerns that the central bank will tighten monetary policy aggressively as inflation remains high.  Oil prices surged to the highest levels since 2011, adding more inflationary pressure. Loading Something is loading.… Continue reading Dow surges nearly 600 points as Powell testimony eases rate-hike fears and investors watch Ukraine

Bets against energy stocks are at the highest in more than a year as the Ukraine crisis drive oil prices over $100 per barrel, S&P Global says

Short interest in energy stocks is the highest since December 2020, S&P Global Market Intelligence said Wednesday.  Short interest in energy stocks reached 3.49% in mid-February.  Short sellers appeared to believe a rally in energy stocks was losing steam, said S&P Global.  Loading Something is loading. Investors have ramped up bets against energy company stocks,… Continue reading Bets against energy stocks are at the highest in more than a year as the Ukraine crisis drive oil prices over $100 per barrel, S&P Global says

Investors have ditched expectations for a half-point rate raise in March, though Powell suggests a hike of that size is still on the table this year

Investors no longer expect the Fed to rate interest rates by 50 basis points in March, according to the CME FedWatch tool. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said he’s inclined to propose an increase of 25 basis points at the March 15-16 meeting.  Powell suggested he’s still open to an aggressive rate hike of 50 basis… Continue reading Investors have ditched expectations for a half-point rate raise in March, though Powell suggests a hike of that size is still on the table this year

Russia’s central bank cracks down harder on money going overseas as sanctions trigger rush for the exit

Russia’s central bank banned money transfers by people or companies in countries that sanctioned Moscow for the Ukraine invasion.  And any non-Russians, regardless of their country, cannot take out more than $5,000 per month, according to a local media report. The central bank also announced that foreigners would not be able to collect bond coupon… Continue reading Russia’s central bank cracks down harder on money going overseas as sanctions trigger rush for the exit