Editorial | Hong Kong’s free-port status may help buffer city from worst of trade war

Editorial | Hong Kong’s free-port status may help buffer city from worst of trade war

Stock markets continue to fuel global economic foreboding following President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on the United States’ trading partners. All eyes yesterday were on mainland and Hong Kong markets that had been closed for a long weekend since Trump’s announcement. The Hang Seng Index closed down 3,021 points or 13.22 per cent, the biggest…

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As recession looms, Americans may be unsure about what to do with their 401(k) — here’s what experts recommend

As recession looms, Americans may be unsure about what to do with their 401(k) — here’s what experts recommend

Recessions are a part of the economic cycle, occurring with the predictability of market fluctuations over time. Since 1950, the U.S. has weathered 11 recessions, proving time and again that downturns aren’t a question of if but when. What’s clear from the recent stock market plunge is that investors are uneasy. After a surprisingly strong…

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Bezos Earth Fund Cuts Ties With Climate Standards Group,...

Bezos Earth Fund Cuts Ties With Climate Standards Group,…

(Bloomberg) — Amazon.com Inc founder Jeff Bezos’ $10-billion Earth Fund has ended its support for the Science Based Targets initiative, the main verifier of corporate climate targets, the Financial Times reported. The billionaire’s philanthropic entity has halted backing for the group following complaints by SBTi staff about its influence, the report said. It’s also seen…

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