“Are you sure you’ll come? “The US 10-year bond interest rate has returned to 4.6% per annum.” (Mr. Kim, investor in his 40s)
As US Treasury yields fluctuate, bond investor concerns are growing recently. This is because bond interest rates and bond prices move in opposite directions. On the 15th, the interest rate on 10-year US Treasury bonds rose above 4.6% per annum for the first time in five months since November last year.
When bond interest rates rise, the interest rate attractiveness of already issued bonds decreases, so their prices fall, leading to valuation losses for investors. Investors who aggressively bought US Treasury bonds not only domestically but also in the US and Japan while betting on an early US interest rate cut this year are in tears as valuation losses continue to mount. What should bond investors do now?
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✅ Rumors about interest rate cuts losing momentum
The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds, which acts as an indicator of global interest rates, was more than 5% per annum in October last year. Then, as rumors of an early interest rate cut emerged,
What Such Trouble Has Befallen China, Why Is…
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New Delhi: Tension has increased in the Middle East. There are chances of a cut in American interest rates. Due to this, gold already has its wings. For the first time in the international market, gold prices have broken the level of $2,300. Now China’s important role in the demand for yellow metal has come to the fore. People’s Bank of China (PBC) has been at the forefront in buying gold for 17 consecutive months. This makes it the most aggressive central bank buyer of gold in 2023. This step is part of China’s strategy. After all, why is he trying to increase his gold holdings to such an extent? Come, let us try to understand it here.Is China foreseeing any trouble?
Gold has traditionally been seen as a safe haven during economic and political turmoil. The recent conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine and the rise in inflation after Covid have increased the attractiveness of gold. This rapid purchase of gold by China is also being linked with supporting the currency. Especially when the yuan and the Chinese stock market are under pressure from the country’s economic challenges.
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Concerns Rise Within American Airlines Pilots Union Over…
American Airlines Faces Safety Concerns
The pilots union at American Airlines has reported a notable increase in safety issues within the airline. These concerns include a reduction in routine aircraft inspections and shorter test flights for planes undergoing major maintenance work.
Instances of tools being left in wheel wells and items left in the sterile area around planes parked at airport gates have also been noted by the union.
Union’s Response
Spokespersons for the union have communicated these issues to senior management at American Airlines. The initial response from the company has been positive, with a commitment to address the raised concerns.
American Airlines, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, asserts that it upholds an industry-leading safety management system. The airline maintains regular communication with regulators and unions to strengthen its safety protocols and culture.
FAA Involvement
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) refrained from commenting directly on the union’s claims. However, the FAA emphasizes that airlines must have robust hazard identification systems in place to prevent potential safety issues.
The Allied Pilots Association’s safety committee highlighted a surge in safety and maintenance-related problems within American Airlines. The union has observed an extension in the time between routine inspections on aircraft.
The Rising Costs Of Homeownership: A Look At…
The Cost of Owning a Home Is Skyrocketing
The Wall Street Journal
The skyrocketing cost of owning a home has become a major concern for many Americans. This trend is drastically changing the economic landscape of the nation, and it is crucial to analyze the implications of these rising costs.
With the continuous price inflation, homeownership is becoming increasingly unaffordable for a significant portion of the population. This limits the ability of individuals and families to invest in their own property and build wealth over time.
The housing market is experiencing an unprecedented surge in prices, which is directly impacting Americans’ financial stability. Unfortunately, this situation is not limited to a specific region but rather a nationwide phenomenon.
The increasing costs of homeownership have profound implications for the economy. As more individuals struggle to afford their own homes, they are forced to redirect their financial resources towards housing expenses.
Consequently, this negatively affects other sectors of the economy as consumer spending in non-housing-related areas decreases. The decrease in consumer spending can lead to a slowdown in economic growth and overall economic instability.
Social Consequences
The rising cost of owning a home also has repercussions on social dynamics and equality.
Closing Of Pole Stage Madagascar
End of training sessions for the hundred young students benefiting from the Pôle Stage Madagascar (PSM) program. On Thursday, the closing of theoretical training for one hundred and nineteen students from INPF, Aceem, the École Supérieure Polytechnique d’Antananarivo, Inifra and Iscam is announced. Certificates were given to them before they began their respective professional internships. An opportunity not to be missed. For four days, they benefited from training on entrepreneurship provided by the Directorate of Entrepreneurship Promotion at the Ministry of Industrialization and Trade. After which, these young people will now join member companies of the Madagascar Industries Union.
The Pôle Stage Madagascar program was developed with the aim of developing entrepreneurship among young people, but also to strengthen their professional skills, so that they can respond to the demands of the job market. During this edition, academics seeking professional experience were taught the principles of professionalism in the world of work. “They were taught to behave well once they arrived in a company. The trainers also gave them the necessary knowledge before starting their internship,” explains the Entrepreneurship Promotion department within the MIC. She was responsible for closing this sixth edition of Pôle Stage.
PSM is a collaboration between the Ministry of Industrialization and Trade,
SYRIZA-PS / Take Back The ENFIA Notices From…
“The relevant ministers are invited to answer the Parliament why they do not implement laws passed by themselves”
To answer in what he mentions in his letter Committee of flood-affected residents of Megali Kalyvia Trikalafor the blatant injustice real estate tax LIGHT notwithstanding the statutory provision for exemption to the flood victims, he asks me report which he filed at Parliament to the Ministers of National Economy and Finance, Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, the MP for Trikala of SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance, Marina Kontotoli.
In particular, as he mentions “the Flood Victims’ Committee of Trikala’s Great Kalyviasthe clearances were posted ENFIA, between the others and the flood victims. Despite the legislative provision of Law 5087/2024 art. 54 for the full ENFIA exemption as many areas as they have by decision of the General Secretary of Civil Protection declare a state of emergency”.
“Government indifference has crossed the lineas seven months after the disasters not even the compensations her first aid to everyone”, he characteristically points out.
“That’s why they are called the competent ministers to answer to Parliament because they do not implement laws passed by themselves”he concludes.
Here is the full report:
To the Bureau of the Hellenic Parliament
REPORT
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CDA Makes A New Attempt To Curb Motion…
#CDA #attempt #curb #motion #diarrhea #Parliament
ANPCDA leader Henri Bontenbal in the House of Representatives
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The CDA believes there should be a maximum on the number of motions that a party can submit in the House of Representatives. Party leader Bontenbal wants factions to be allowed to submit a maximum of two motions per debate and no more than 150 per year, plus the number of seats of the faction. In doing so, he says he wants to prevent this instrument of politicians from becoming “blunt”.
He is therefore submitting a proposal today to change the Rules of Order, in other words, the rules of the House of Representatives. The number of motions that the House votes on has increased explosively in recent years. In 2022 there were 5,000, a doubling in ten years.
This afternoon, when the House takes its weekly votes,
Lamborghini Unveils Limited Edition Huracan STJ Supercar: Farewell…
Lamborghini will build ten examples of the special Huracan STJ supercar, saying goodbye to the V10 engine that was the basis of the Huracan family’s success for ten years.
The Huracan STJ is based on the Huracan STO, equipped with a 640 hp (565 Nm) V10 engine and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission that distributes power to the car’s rear wheels. The Huracan STJ has a unique set of aerodynamic parts, 20-inch wheel rims with a central nut, Bridgestone Potenza Race tires, a 3-step anti-roll bar compared to the STO, as well as an adjustable top 4-Way. known shock absorbers in motor sports.
The dynamic characteristics of the Huracan STJ are not disclosed, but they are said to be similar to the STO, which reaches 100 km/h in 3 seconds and can accelerate to 315 km/h electronically allowed.
Customers will be able to choose between two versions of the Huracan STJ design: blue with black or grey-black with red and white accents. The manufacturer does not announce the price of the Huracan STJ, but it is known that all ten copies have already been booked and the special series will not be available for free sale.
Artificial Intelligence: This Is What Technology Will Look…
AI has reached the general public with ChatGPT. Generative AI also leads to success in science or allows companies to work more efficiently Getty Images/Maria Korneeva
It can make you dizzy: every day there is countless news about the current status of artificial intelligence. New models, new startups, new regulations. It’s good to take a breath and look at how AI has developed over time. Not from day to day, but from year to year. This is exactly what the well-known Stanford University, which has just published the AI Index Report for 2024, does on a regular basis.
The elite university has disclosed all the data and charts, so if you have time, You can read everything here, including the 400-page report. If you just want to know what the ten most important points are that you need to know about current AI development, you can find them here:
This is what AI will look like in 2024
In some areas, artificial intelligence is already superior to humans, such as translating texts. Anyone who regularly uses the software from the German startup unicorn DeepL, which relies on AI, will know how well machines can now translate from one language to another.