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Retiring soon? Plot a detailed budget first before tapping your 401(k).
Washington Post Retiring soon? Plot a detailed budget first before tapping your 401(k) https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/11/17/retirement-4-percent-rule-flexible-budgets/
Read MoreChina’s new drug approvals take market scale beyond US$13 billion as innovation picks up
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China has already approved nearly thrice the number of innovative drugs than in the 13th five-year plan, Shanghai forum hears. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3286924/chinas-new-drug-approvals-take-market-scale-beyond-us13-billion-innovation-picks?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIran hawks will hold less sway in Trump’s new government
Washington Post Republicans are split over how aggressive the next Trump administration should be toward Tehran as the president-elect pursues an America-first foreign policy. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/11/17/trump-iran-republicans/
Read MoreKremlin says tone of Putin-Scholz conversation was businesslike, quite frank
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called Russian President Vladimir Putin on November 15 https://tass.com/politics/1873643
Read MorePolish central bank becomes biggest buyer of gold
Jerusalem Post Poland surpasses Great Britain in gold reserves, now holding 420 tons. As gold makes up 15% of its assets, the country strengthens economic stability and ranks among the world’s top holders. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/precious-metals/article-829484
Read MoreNorway condemns latest attack on Russia, promises to continue supporting Ukraine
Pravda Ukraine Norway’s Foreign Minister, Espen Barth Eide, denounced Russia’s major attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Source: Espen Barth Eide on Twitter (X), as reported by European Pravda Details: According to him, Norway continues to support Ukraine by providing arms and aid in the fight against Russian aggression. Quote: “As temperatures drop and Ukraine nears…
Read MorePope Francis suggests international study into possible genocide in Gaza
Jerusalem Post In excerpts published on Sunday from a new forthcoming book, the pontiff said some international experts say “what is happening in Gaza has the characteristics of a genocide.” https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-829482
Read MoreSchool directors convicted for negligence in Nahal Tzafit disaster deaths
Jerusalem Post The team organizing the outing had allegedly made special preparations ahead of time due to serious warnings for the fear of floods in the area of the trip. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-829478
Read MoreRussian banks raise deposit rates to highest in 15 years – The Moscow Times
Pravda Ukraine The average maximum deposit rate in the Russian Federation’s ten largest retail banks grew by 0.74 percentage points in the first ten days of November to 20.91%, the highest level since 2009. Source: The Moscow Times Details: Russian banks are hiking interest rates on loans (market mortgages at Sberbank start at 28%) and…
Read MoreSilver Shines Brighter Than Gold in 2024
Jerusalem Post While gold grabs headlines, silver quietly soars 42.4% in 2024’s precious metals rally. With green tech driving demand and supply shortages looming, analysts see $40/oz on the horizon. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/precious-metals/article-829481
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