Investor Unease Builds Entering War’s Fifth Week

(Bloomberg) — A record month for crude, stocks in or near correction territory, bonds under pressure and a growing sense that there are few tools to shield markets from an…

Transportation ministry won’t say a definite word about regional rail

The ministry said future investments regarding passenger rail must line up with regional plans, housing and existing commercial rail lines Source link

Investor Unease Builds Entering War’s Fifth Week

(Bloomberg) — A record month for crude, stocks in or near correction territory, bonds under pressure and a growing sense that there are few tools to shield markets from an…

The Candidates’ tournament – Marginal REVOLUTION

Caruana and Sindharov have won today, obviously boosting Caruana’s chances as favorite (he beat Nakamura, the number two rated player in the tournament).  Yet what the chess world needs right…

JPMorgan, Pimco Say Bond Market Is Underestimating Slowdown Risk

“Every day that this conflict persists brings us closer to the market being forced to consider the more negative implications for growth, which should ultimately push Treasury yields lower,” said…

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Clean energy plan Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to announce the federal government’s…

Border czar says ICE may not leave airports once TSA officers are paid

Border czar Tom Homan said Sunday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents would remain at airports until TSA officers are able to resume normal operations. “We’re going to continue an…

A view of America from the tracks as airports struggle in the shutdown

ABOARD THE CRESCENT (AP) — There’s something melodic about watching the sun rise over a rural stillness broken only by the rhythms of steel wheels on tracks. Or so we…

A bold 2011 market call is echoed in 2026

A version of this post first appeared on TKer.co In fall 2011, global stock markets tumbled amid increasing concerns over sovereign debt levels. Debt crises gripped Greece, Ireland, Portugal, and…

Netanyahu says Israel will widen invasion of southern Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel’s military will widen its ground campaign in southern Lebanon. Speaking at a news conference, Netanyahu said an expansion of the country’s…