According to President Donald Trump, the banker he picked to lead the Federal Reserve is “WRONG.” His reports are a “complete ‘mess!’” And his termination “cannot come fast enough!”These kinds of remarks would be extraordinary for any other resident of the White House. Presidents are normally deferential to central bankers and avoid lobbying for monetary-policy changes in order to maintain the markets’ faith in the Fed’s independence. Not Trump. He has blasted the Fed dozens and dozens of times over the years, labeling its policies “ridiculous,” calling its officials “pathetic” and “boneheads,” and branding Jerome Powell an “enemy.”David Frum: Trump…
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Image source: Getty Images Creating a second income stream can be a huge source of comfort, especially at volatile times like today. My chosen method of doing this is by investing in FTSE 100 dividend stocks, which offer some of the most generous yields in the world. Today, I’d reinvest every penny of shareholder payouts straight back into my portfolio, to buy even more shares. I’d only start drawing them as income after I’d finally stopped working. Here are five FTSE 100 income heroes I think are worth considering today – just look at those yields! FTSE 100 dividend shares…
IN the face of escalating climate change, the Philippines stands at a critical juncture. The nation’s vulnerability to extreme weather events underscores the urgent need for effective climate mitigation strategies. Central to this effort is reforestation — an endeavor that must be executed on a scale that truly matters. The House of Representatives’ approval of House Bill 11375, or the carbon pricing framework bill, on its second reading in February 2025 offers a promising tool to facilitate large-scale reforestation. However, its success hinges on meticulous and informed implementation. A group of environmentalists from the Save Arroceros Movement visited the forest…
Image source: Getty Images UK growth stocks have taken a real beating lately, as Donald Trump’s trade tariff threats sending investors into panic mode. Whilst stock market volatility can be distressing, it’s also a huge opportunity to pick up my favourite shares at reduced valuations. I’ve responded by buying two FTSE 100 companies that have been caught up in the storm. History shows that stock markets do not fall forever. That will be the case here, too. Trump has already relented, and at some point, sentiment may recover. Although I’m expecting plenty of trauma before that. JD Sports shares are…
Image source: Getty Images Dividend stock Phoenix Group Holdings (LSE: PHNX) is finally getting some of the attention it deserves. While many UK shares have been hammered by Donald Trump’s tariff threats, FTSE 100 dividend shares have escaped the worst of the volatility. Some have even made gains. Phoenix is one of them. Its shares are up 8% in a week and 22% over 12 months. Not bad for a company often dismissed as a boring back-office insurer. With a price-to-earnings ratio of just 12.75, the shares still look reasonably priced. Can the share price climb higher? Phoenix runs a solid, steady…
$319B Opportunity: UK forecasts carbon and nature credit markets to grow to $250B and $69B respectively by 2050. Market Confidence Boost: New “integrity principles” aim to tackle quality and transparency concerns, supporting business use of credits in net zero strategies. Global Green Finance Leadership: UK positions itself as the global hub for green finance and high-integrity carbon trading. The UK government has launched a consultation on a set of six “integrity principles” for carbon and nature credit markets, aiming to build trust, enhance transparency, and accelerate private sector investment in climate action. “Currently these markets are not realising their full…
Hong Kong CNN — Less than a year into Donald Trump’s first trade war with China, Chinese leader Xi Jinping made a high-profile visit to an unassuming factory in Ganzhou, an industrial city nestled among rolling hills in the country’s southeast. Touring its exhibition hall in 2019, Xi examined row upon row of unremarkable gray metal blocks and declared to his entourage of Communist Party officials: “Rare earths are a vital strategic resource.” Nearly six years on, China’s dominance of the rare earths supply chain has emerged as among its most potent tools in a renewed trade war with the…
Additionally, OCSL imposes restrictions on the types of investments that can be placed within its corporate structure. While some of these restrictions may seem unnecessary and could potentially exclude profitable opportunities, they reflect a more conservative approach that prioritises safety and stability for shareholders. Catalysts for Growth Market Recognition of Strong Dividend Payouts: Investors may increasingly value the company’s robust dividend yield, enhancing its market appeal. Continued Solid Performance: Oaktree’s consistent ability to keep defaults low and generate steady cash flows positions the company for ongoing success. The specialty lending sector is competitive, with numerous firms competing to provide financing…
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1862) (the “Act”), it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Policy. A strong national defense depends on a robust economy and price stability, a resilient manufacturing and defense industrial base, and secure domestic supply chains. Critical minerals, including rare earth elements, in the form of processed minerals are essential raw materials and critical production inputs required for economic and national security. Critical mineral oxides, oxalates, salts, and metals (processed…
Image source: Getty Images Whenever the stock market hits a particularly bumpy patch – as it does from time to time – some investors will start nervously eyeing their pension investments, fearful of crashing value. In fact, though, stock market turbulence can be a potential blessing for the far-sighted investor who still has years to go before retiring. Recent stock market volatility has not reached the level of being a crash. But, if the market volatility does get even worse, it could reward an investor to be ready to make the most of the opportunities presented. Here is how they…