The Federal Reserve is widely expected to reaffirm its ultra-dovish monetary policy in today’s FOMC meeting and the futures market continues to price the odds of...
The UK government has said that the rule allowing three households to mix this Christmas won't change – but is this wise?
Global Stocks Hit All Time High On Stimulus Optimism Ahead Of Fed Meeting Tyler Durden Wed, 12/16/2020 - 07:40 Another overnight session, and - predictably -...
The ECB's Latest Big Mistake Tyler Durden Wed, 12/16/2020 - 05:00 Authored by Daniel Lacalle, One of the great mistakes among economists is to receive the...
Two Americas, One Rigged Game, & Zero Capitalism Tyler Durden Tue, 12/15/2020 - 20:45 Authored by Matthew Piepenberg via GoldSwitzerland.com, Dying Capitalism & The New Feudalism...
Fintech startup Revolut is tweaking its subscription plans with a new mid-tier offering called Revolut Plus — it costs £2.99 per month. Like N26 Smart and...
The Number Of Americans That Are Depressed Or Suicidal Has Soared Because Of The COVID Lockdowns Tyler Durden Tue, 12/15/2020 - 17:25 Authored by Michael Snyder...
Going out in the cold won't necessarily lead to you getting a cold. But cold weather in general is more hospitable to viruses, so it's wise...
Emails Reveal Scientific Effort To Engineer 'Natural Origin' Theory, Dispel 'Fringe' Lab Speculation For COVID-19 Tyler Durden Tue, 12/15/2020 - 14:30 Authored by Sainath Suryanarayanan via...
Credit: Tallinn University In the present world we are witnessing headlines which regularly chronicle technology-based issues such as security hacks, inappropriate or illegal surveillance, misuse of...
Credit: Public domain image While a fever is one of the most common symptoms for people who get sick with COVID-19, taking one’s temperature is a...
Credit: Graphic created by M.E. Newman, Johns Hopkins Medicine, with public domain images. COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind the disease, have caused health care providers...
Yesterday, December 14th 2020, Charlie Munger did a Zoom call with Caltech. I think the last time he formally spoke publicly might have been at the...
Moderna Inc.’s Covid-19 vaccine appeared set for regulatory authorization after U.S. Food and Drug Administration staff endorsed it as safe and effective in released documents.
Counties, local authorities, councils – how you divvy up the map changes the game significantly.
Long streams of virus-laden droplets can trail behind infected individuals walking through a narrow corridor, impacting safe social distancing guidelines. Credit: Xiaolei Yang WASHINGTON, December 15,...
A computer model deepens our understanding of airflow while wearing face masks, where particles land in the respiratory tract and the effectiveness of three-layer surgical masks....
During the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing has become more than a safety regulation for those working in retail — it's a sign of respect and an...
Making cities greener is a vital endeavour – but one that comes with potential pitfalls.
SARS-CoV-2 mutates all the time, creating new variants. That doesn't automatically mean it's getting more harmful or better at spreading.
Futures Jump As Vaccine Optimism, Stimulus Hopes Return Tyler Durden Tue, 12/15/2020 - 08:00 Yesterday morning, after the early swoon, we said that as part of...
Oil demand forecast looks weak Oil prices are in wait-and-see mode as virus restrictions rise and vaccine rollouts begin. The short-term crude demand outlook remains bleak....
As the coronavirus rages, a vaccine finally is available for certain groups of people and will soon be ready for other groups. But there are plenty...
TikTok this morning announced a new set of Community Guidelines that aim to strengthen its existing policies in areas like harassment, dangerous acts, self-harm and violence,...
By George Milling-Stanley, Head of Gold Strategy, SSGA. Despite some moderation on the volatility front post-election, the new year is looking poised to serve up more uncertainty...
The pandemic continues to hurt the textile sector and its evolution on the stock market. Inditex and H&M shares are falling. What strategy will you adopt?
Denmark’s MinervaX has raised €47.4 million (around $56 million) in a Series B funding round to take its The post Minervax raises €47.4m in Series B...
The EU Is At A Dangerous Crossroads Tyler Durden Tue, 12/15/2020 - 05:00 Authored by Tuomas Malinen and Peter Nyberg via Reaction.Life, Why is the euro...
With 2020 almost now behind us, I thought it was worthwhile looking at the year that was. It’s safe to say this year is unlikely to...
A single-patient study conducted by British scientists found that Gilead’s remdesivir could be highly effective against Covid-19, raising questions about previous studies that found the antiviral...