What is Term Insurance? In this policy, there are no maturity benefits. In simple words, you will not get anything back at the end of the policy. But if you die during the term of the...
The global capital markets are subdued today as investors wrestle with the rising virus, the shifting stance of several central banks, and a more tense geopolitical backdrop. Equity markets are struggling today. Most of the...
The transformative AlphaFold neural network has predicted the structures of more than 350,000 proteins from various organisms. This could “fundamentally change biological research.” Scientists on Thursday unveiled the largest database yet of human and other...
Nudging is an art, if perfected with devotion and passion, will always pay back in tons . Often we try to get worked up while supporting our loved ones and friends in their work, chores, ...
Automotive parts manufacturer Continental will use recycled plastic bottles to make tires as it embraces the principles of the circular economy. More and more companies are joining the trend — but is it enough? Recycling,...
Record high closes yesterday for the S&P 500 and NASDAQ have done little to help global equities today. Most of the Asia Pacific region markets, but Japan and Australia slipped ahead of the weekend while...
Two of the richest Poles want to develop nuclear power: one with small reactors from the US, and another with large reactors from Russia. Geopolitics will play a part in which project succeeds — if...
The armed forces of Myanmar, referred to as Tatmadaw, are in the habit of grabbing political power. They did it again in a February 1, 2021 coup. But unlike in the past, India didn’t leave...
The US had a difficult week, falling against nearly all the major currencies, recording new lows for the month against the euro, Swiss franc, and sterling among the major currencies. Indeed, the euro and sterling...
Inflation is back. Some warn of a return to the 1970s, while others downplay recent upticks, arguing outdated myths are being used to drive opposition to stimulus plans. The truth lies somewhere, as ever, in...
Apple, Microsoft and Google’s parent company Alphabet have seen a surge in revenue. The results are attributed to the coronavirus pandemic — but also the easing of lockdowns. Tech companies Apple, Microsoft and Google owner...
It is not China’s aggressive foreign policy that is the source of the disturbance in the capital markets, but its aggressiveness at home as it asserts control parts of the tech sector and toughens its...