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Bob Fetti

Singapore and its economy

Singapore’s Economy Surpassed Expectations in the Q4

Singapore as well as other countries had to deal with numerous challenges created by Covid-19 in 2021. Still, the country’s economy grew slightly more than expected in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, preliminary data showed on Monday. It saw an uneven recovery last year as countries changed their coronavirus strategies regarding the pandemic. …

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Stocks and the Federal Reserve

Stocks Were Mixed As Investors Assessed Omicron’s Impact

Stocks in Asia-Pacific were mixed on December 29 as analyzed the impact of the omicron Covid variant.  Mainland Chinese stocks declined on December 29. The Shanghai composite dropped 0.91% to finish its trading day at 3,597. The Shenzhen component fell 1.24% to close at 14,653.82. In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index dropped about 1%, …

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The Eu’s Oil Embargo Risks Escalating Already High Inflation

Oil Prices Jumped As Market Ignored Covid’s New Variant

Oil prices jumped on December 28, with Brent crude trading near $80 a barrel in spite of the rapid spread of the omicron variant of Covid-19, supported by supply outages and expectations that U.S. inventories declined last week.  Brent crude gained $1.04 or 1.3% to $79.64 a barrel by 11:19 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate …

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Stocks and earnings reports

Stocks Rose as Markets Reopened After the Christmas holiday

U.S. stocks rose on Monday as markets reopened after the Christmas holiday and investors analyzed the spread of Covid’s new variant.  The S&P 500 advanced nearly 1.4% to 4,791.19, marking its 69th record close of the year. The index also reached an intraday record for the first time in more than a month. The Dow …

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Crypto millionaires and Puerto Rico

Why Crypto Millionaires Are Moving to Puerto Rico

Crypto millionaires are looking for crypto-friendly places. Many of them decided to move to Puerto Rico. It offers legal and financial incentives, great weather, as well as a critical mass of cryptocurrency gurus. The surge is helping reshape the Caribbean island into America’s homegrown answer to Dubai. Controversial YouTuber Logan Paul moved to Puerto Rico …

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Interesting details about crypto mining

Advantages and Disadvantages of Crypto Mining

Cryptocurrencies gained popularity all over the world as more and more people invest in cryptocurrencies. Also, the cryptocurrency boom of 2021 attracted interest from investors looking for how to profit from the nascent asset class. Besides, crypto mining was and is one of the most viable ways to participate in the upside of cryptocurrencies.  Inexperienced …

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Stocks and investors

Why Investors Are Willing to Invest in EV Stocks

In 2021, investor money poured into Rivian, Lucid Motors, and other EV companies. Several other U.S. EV makers, including Canoo, Fisker, and Lordstown Motors have hit the public markets in the past year-plus with much lower valuations as well as promises to start delivering vehicles in 2022 and 2023. EV stocks gained popularity in 2021 …

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Aviation and sanctions

Airlines Are Trying to Solve Issues Created by the Omicron

The omicron variant of Covid-19 had a huge impact on airlines. Unfortunately, they called off more than 2,000 flights since Christmas Eve as the rapid spread of Covid’s new variant drove up sick calls from flight crews. As a result, the staffing shortages disrupted travel for thousands of passengers, many of whom skipped holiday travel …

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Corporations and sanctions

Oil Prices Were Mixed After Airlines Canceled Flights

Oil prices were mixed on December 27 after airlines called off thousands of flights over the Christmas holidays amid surging Covid-19 cases. Companies canceled more than 2,000 flights as the rapid spread of the omicron variant affected operations. The staffing shortages disrupted travel for thousands of people, many of whom skipped holiday travel in 2020. …

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