Finance Knuggets

Jul 21, 2024 Today’s news includes a discussion about the missing conversation around immigration in Silicon Valley. Despite the industry’s reliance on immigrants, Trump supporters in tech have largely avoided discussing immigration, despite Trump’s history of hostility towards immigration. Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security has rolled out additional guidance

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Jul 20, 2024 I recently came across an analysis of the Philippines’ foreign policy amid the dynamics between Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Rodrigo Duterte. The geopolitical and geoeconomic stakes are high as Marcos has engaged with the United States, reversing Duterte’s pivot towards China. This shift comes after the dramatic

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Jul 16, 2024 I recently heard about the latest edition of the weekly ASEAN Wonk BulletBrief, which covers a variety of topics including geopolitical and geoeconomic significance of Mekong states in expansion plans for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), regional developments, evolving geopolitical and security trends, industry developments, and more.

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Finance Knuggets

Jul 13, 2024 I recently heard about the U.S. Treasury I-bonds, which are still popular as a long-term investment option, despite not being guaranteed. There was also a discussion about securing retirement income without relying solely on selling stock. Additionally, a comparison of brokerage firms Vanguard, Fidelity, and Schwab was

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