Government borrowing is at its highest since the pandemic due to public sector pay rises and the high cost of borrowing, official figures show. Last month had the third highest September borrowing on record, coming only behind 2020 and 2021, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). While more money came in … Read more
Bonds are declining globally as investors consider the possibility of slower US interest rate cuts, a trend that could disrupt debt positions across the board. Treasuries continued their losses, with the 10-year yield climbing back above 4.20% for the first time since July. The rate on equivalent German bonds also rose, reaching the highest level … Read more
Just hours after the first presidential debate of 2024, the New York Times editorial board, citing Joe Biden’s cognitive decline, urged him to quit the race. They issued no such directive to Donald Trump, whose only moments of coherence during the 90-minute contest came in the form of lies. The Times’s love affair with Trump … Read more
I don’t have a soundproof studio or anything like that. I don’t believe in isolation in that way.” It’s why Coates’ music feels so alive and enveloping, a reflection of his messy, exuberant approach to creation. “I trust more of a slippage between everyday life and nature and going to the park and my son … Read more
A few weeks ago, police in India discovered that scammers had set up a fake bank branch – complete with a logo, office furniture and even some employees – in a village in Chhattisgarh state. BBC Hindi pieced together what occurred. Jyoti Yadav was thrilled when she landed a job as an office assistant at … Read more
Investing.com – European stock markets showed a mixed performance on Tuesday as investors analyzed third-quarter corporate earnings in the midst of uncertainties surrounding global growth and future interest rate adjustments. At 03:10 ET (07:10 GMT), the DAX in Germany was trading 0.5% higher, while the CAC 40 in France was down 0.1% and the FTSE … Read more
An Aboriginal protester was arrested at the Sydney Opera House as crowds awaited a glimpse of the King and Queen on the final day of their tour in Australia. Wayne Wharton, a prominent Indigenous activist from Brisbane, was arrested after shouting anti-monarchist slogans and refusing a police order to move on. This comes as backlash … Read more
Key points: Early in my education career, I sat at a conference dinner table surrounded by renowned K-12 leaders. As we discussed our philosophies on leadership, one superintendent’s response gave me chills: “My role is to put out fires.” I was inspired and wanted to jump right up from the table and into superhero mode, … Read more
Sean Baker is known for his meticulous approach to research, fully immersing himself in the world of his film subjects. Despite this dedication, he is often unfairly labeled as a “horndog” by online commentators. However, Baker shrugs off these criticisms with a grin, looking youthful at 53 with his boyish charm. His films, such as … Read more
