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cash flow: No risk, no reward, after all, according to Market Watch. Income-producing investments take away some of the market's uncertainty. But insecurity is an unavoidable part of investing. For many investors, this predictable cash flow can make all the difference between sitting with stock-market distress and selling in panic. Create a foundation you can safely stand on, and then see about adding risk. If the stories featured here about income investing bring you peace of mind, make sure your investment portfolio reflects your reality, rather than being one that experts say you should have. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

consumers confidence: It fell to 121.5 this month from a 131.3 in May, according to Market Watch. That's the lowest level since September 2017. Consumer confidence fell to a two-year low in June, the Conference Board announced this week. The escalation in trade and tariff tensions earlier this month appears to have shaken consumers' confidence, Lynn Franco, senior director at the Conference Board, said in a statement. Many people are living with wildly fluctuating income, a recent report from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System said. Continued uncertainty could diminish people's confidence in the economic expansion, she added. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

ghg producer: Take high speed rail please . It was sold as a climate change project because, in theory, it would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by getting cars off the road, according to The Independent. But it turns out that the construction of the project a massive endeavor requiring thousands of trucks, destruction of farmland and millions of tons of concrete has been spewing massive amounts of CO2 into the air. Examples of this phenomenon are legion. Even the independent Legislative Analyst has concluded that the project will be a net GHG producer for the foreseeable future. Another example of counterproductive policies is the recording tax enacted a couple of years ago. If, as predicted, the project is never completed, think of the environmental harm that will have been inflicted all in the name of saving the planet. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

half decade: He was heading into the blue yonder in a desperate attempt to silence the tumult in this head, the chaos that had come crashing down on his music career, according to The Independent. He didn't tell anyone but he suspected that, after four albums and a lifetime of upheaval stuffed into half a decade, it might be the end for the band. The Cure frontman was about to step outside the door of his parent's house in Crawley, West Sussex, and away from the goth-rock troupe he had led to unlikely success across the previous six years. As far as Smith was concerned, The Cure were over. Everything seemed to be going wrong, Smith would recall. And so here he was, a literally unhappy camper about to hit the road. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

hong: This is the third hostel they are opening since their arrival in 2016. ; The level of evil that you are dealing with is too high, I just see no way out, Lim says, talking about how the Chinese Communist Party is clamping down on freedom in his hometown, according to The Japan Times. It is not only the pressure from the mainland that made him pack his bags, but also daily acts of frustration that drive a wedge in society. The couple from Hong Kong came to Taiwan in search of a stress-free life after being disappointed with the fragmentation of society back in Hong Kong, along with the daily negativity that they found hard to escape. As they are unable to attack Uncle Xi, they go ahead and attack tourists, he said, referring to the attitude of fellow Hong Kong citizens to visitors from the mainland, who are often resented for their perceived poor manners. Recently, we've been getting a lot of inquiries, says Kitty Wong, referring to their status as something of a point of contact for Hong Kong citizens wanting to make the jump. I feel incapable to change the regime, but I am also unable to accept this sort of behavior. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

latin america: In the picture, Ebrard can be seen in front of a big Huawei logo, triggering speculation among some netizens that the choice of background reflected Mexico's silent support for the Chinese telecom giant, according to Global Times China. Huawei is in a critical period with the expansion of its business in Latin America, where the US has wide clout. After US President Donald Trump announced on May 30 his intention to impose tariffs on Mexico, a photo shared on Ebrard's Twitter account put the minister under the spotlight. Although Trump said on Saturday that US companies could sell equipment to Huawei, security concerns raised by the US have not been completely settled. Mexico is the target of pressure from the US, and that pressure is likely to continue. It will be a fierce game whose results will decide whether Huawei can develop 5G networks in Latin America. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

lindsey bell: That dynamic has left many investors, strategists and other Wall Street watchers wrestling with some tough questions What to buy if everything is trading at a relative premium to historic averages and the swiftly changing narrative on trade or the economy could ignite stomach-churning price swings And if it feels like the recent tandem asset run-up has the markets on a knife-edge, it may be for a good reason, according to Market Watch. Things can quickly change on a dime from a Federal Reserve perspective, from a trade perspective, Lindsey Bell, investment strategist at CFRA, told Market Watch in a recent interview. Even bitcoin has caught a bid after a months long fallow period recently, giving way to a powerful burst higher. The S&P 500 price-to-earnings a popular way of valuing stocks on a trailing 12-month basis is at 21.83, compared with a 10-year average of 17.87, according to Dow Jones Market Data. The historical mean is 15.75. That means the combined price of the constituents of the index was almost 22 times the net earnings produced over the past year. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

firm u.s: Demand for risky assets should also be stronger, according to Xinhua China. More The Dollar/Yen closed higher last week as oversold technical conditions, combined with a shift in investor sentiment led to aggressive short-covering. I'm expecting firm U.S. Treasury yields which should drive up demand for the U.S. Dollar. The counter-trend buying was strong enough to produce a potentially bullish technical closing price reversal top. Last week, the USD/JPY settled at 107.929, up 0.619 or 0.58%. The shift in sentiment was fueled by an easing of tensions in the Middle East, dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials, and mixed feeling about the outcome of the meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G-20 meeting. The chart pattern does not mean the trend is changing to up, but it could lead to a 2 to 3 week counter-trend rally. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

alliance: Putin, speaking after talks with the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, told a news conference the deal which is due to expire on Sunday would be extended in its current form and with the same volumes, according to The Guardian. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, Russia and other producers, an alliance known as Opec meet on July 1-2 to discuss the deal, which involves curbing oil output by 1.2 million barrels per day. The Saudi energy minister, Khalid al-Falih, said on Sunday that the deal would most likely be extended by nine months and no deeper reductions were needed. Opec weighs up the risks if Russia goes it alone on prices Read more The United States, the world's largest oil producer ahead of Russia and Saudi Arabia, is not participating in the pact. As far as the length of the extension is concerned, we have yet to decide whether it will be six or nine months. We will support the extension, both Russia and Saudi Arabia. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

bank officials: More Gold futures finished higher for the week, but well off its multi-year high as investors reduced the chances of a 50 basis point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in late July after two central bank officials failed to confirm the need for an aggressive cut, according to Xinhua China. The news drove Treasury yields higher, making the U.S. Dollar a more attractive asset and reducing demand for dollar-denominated gold. There are some that believe the economy is damaged and the Fed needs to cut as insurance against further weakness, and those who believe policymakers will continue to take a wait and see attitude. Last week, August Comex gold settled at 1413.70, up 13.60 or 0.97%. Given the outcome of the events over the weekend at the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, it looks as if gold investors will have some serious decisions to make especially if Treasury yields spike higher on the news. Louis Federal Reserve President James Bullard on June 25, which dampened hopes by some investors that Fed policymakers would deliver a half-point interest rate cut in July. Last Week's Key Event The key event that most attribute to the sharp reversal to the downside in gold last week were comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and St. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

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inbev: Politicsread more This is now the longest US economic expansion in history The ongoing U.S. economic expansion has entered its 121st month, marking the longest run on record going back to 1854, according to Xinhua China. Economyread moreAB InBev seeks 9.8 billion for Asia unit in the world's largest... Brewing giant AB InBev is seeking to raise up to 9.8 billion from a Hong Kong listing of its Asia-Pacific business, marking what would be the world's largest initial public... Food & Beverageread more If Apple fails at this level, it would be a 'big problem' for the... Apple shares raced into July, but now its rally faces a major test, says technician. Energyread more Trump says renewed trade talks with China have 'already begun'Trump and Xi had agreed during a bilateral meeting at the summit in Osaka, Japan, to hold off on imposing new tariffs on each other's goods. Here's what could make or break its rally. Wealthread more'I don't believe there will be a deal' between US and China, says...A U.S.-China trade deal is highly unlikely and there is no way Huawei will be allowed to sell into the U.S. market, a Republican Senator told CNBC Tuesday. Trading Nationread more China's Li Keqiang We're building an even playing field for... Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Tuesday pledged to an assembly of global business leaders and government representatives that Beijing will push to create an equal playing field... China Economyread more Tim Cook calls report about Jony Ive's departure from Apple... Apple chief executive Tim Cook on Monday disputed a report about the departure of design chief Jony Ive and the company's ability to uphold its commitment to more Soaring Manhattan real estate sales could be a mirage Sales of Manhattan real estate jumped for the first time in a year and a half, but the good times aren't likely to last. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

oil: The tanker attacks happened while Abe was visiting Iran in an effort to mediate between Washington and Tehran, according to The Japan Times. In their meeting in Osaka following a Group of 20 summit, Abe and the crown prince also welcomed the strengthening of economic ties between their countries. Saudi Arabia, a U.S. ally and Iran's main rival in the region, has accused Tehran of carrying out attacks in mid-June on two oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz. ; While Japan is also a U.S. ally, it has also imported a significant amount of oil from Iran and has traditionally maintained friendly ties with the country. Touching on Saudi Arabia's efforts to diversify from its reliance on oil, Abe pledged the full support of Japan's public and private sectors. Under the Saudi-Japan Vision 2030 economic cooperation plan, the two countries are exploring setting up special economic zones to invite more investment by Japanese companies into the Mideast country. The crown prince said he was happy that a number of projects are underway. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

list: Seven major sectors, including shipping agencies, gas and heat pipelines in cities with more than 500,000 people, cinemas, value-added telecoms, and oil and gas exploration and development, saw ownership restrictions relaxed or removed, according to Global Times China. Jointly released by the National Development and Reform Commission NDRC and the Ministry of Commerce the new negative list will become effective on July 30. Photo VCG China unveiled a new, shortened nationwide negative list for foreign investment on Sunday, cutting the items off limits to foreign investment from 48 down to 40, in the latest move to honor its commitment to further open up its economy. The newly released negative list and foreign investment catalogue show the country's firm determination to further open up its vast market at its own pace, and offer dividends from its economic growth to the world, Chinese analysts noted. The NDRC also vowed to scrap all remaining restrictions outside the negative list before the end of the year. A separate list governing foreign investment in China's free trade zones, which enjoy a higher degree of openness, slashed restricted areas from 45 to 37. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

project: Tokyo has voiced its expectation for Mitsui's participation in the large-scale project, calling it a centerpiece of the country's economic cooperation for Russia. ; Mitsui President and Chief Executive Officer Tatsuo Yasunaga signed the deal on Saturday, the same day Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Osaka, according to The Japan Times. Japan Arctic LNG BV, a Dutch joint venture that is 75 percent owned by JOGMEC and 25 percent owned by Mitsui, will acquire a stake of 10 percent in Arctic LNG 2 LLC, the operator of the project, for which total investment is expected to reach up to 23 billion, according to the trader. JOGMEC will jointly invest in a planned Russian-led liquefied natural gas project in the Arctic Ocean along the Russian coast. With the Japanese participation, Arctic LNG 2 will be owned 60 percent by major Russian natural gas producer Pao Novatek, and 10 percent each by French energy giant Total SA, a subsidiary of China National Petroleum Corp. and a unit of China National Offshore Oil Corp. Global warming has made it possible for ships to sail in the Arctic Ocean along the Russian coast during the summer, enabling LNG transportation to Japan and other parts of East Asia in a relatively short period of time, according to Mitsui. LNG production from the project is slated to start around 2023 with an annual capacity of 19.8 million tons. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

something i: Even as USC was firing me, I was told I could stay in my job as dean for another academic year and collect the three years of salary left on my contract and other incentives, according to The Independent. But only if I would remain silent. It also marks the first time I am telling my story against the wishes of the university since my dismissal was announced last year by interim President Wanda Austin. Silence was something I could not agree years, USC has dished out millions of dollars to former employees to cover up heinous activity and quiet squeaky wheels. Share quote & link I refused to be a part of the university's deplorable practice of rewarding those who agree to leave quietly in shame. Even disgraced campus gynecologist George Tyndall and medical school Dean Carmen Puliafito were paid lucrative severance or bonus packages that included strict nondisclosure agreements.I'm being held responsible for things I didn't even know had sparked complaints and therefore had no opportunity to address. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

talent capital: But China should not abandon its commitment to further opening its markets, according to Global Times China. As uncertainties remain in future trade talks, the US may find an opportunity to use Hong Kong as leverage against China. But as more American politicians adopt a hard-line attitude toward China, it may become harder to reason with the US, which has increasingly given up free trade policies to advocate protectionism. With this in mind, the mainland should foster freer flows of talent and capital within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and beyond. According to Hong Kong's Census and Statistics Department, the Special Administrative Region's population has been growing steadily and now stands at nearly 7.5 million. A better policy combination to encourage free movement of talent is essential. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

opinion articles: Follow her sam vinograd, according to CNN. The views expressed in this commentary are her own. She served on President Barack Obama's National Security Council from 2009 to 2013 and at the Treasury Department under President George W. Bush. View more opinion articles on CNN. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

gps: Local surgeries will recruit teams including pharmacists, physiotherapists, paramedics, physician associates and social prescribinglink workers who help people to unpick complex issues affecting their wellbeing thus freeing GPs up to focus on the most vulnerable patients, according to The Guardian. The initiative comes alongside efforts to recruit more GPs as part of the NHSlong-termplan. About 7,000 surgeries across England have come together to form more than 1,200 primary care networks to deliver a wider range of specialist care services. The latest figures show an increase of 300 family doctors on the previous quarter and the number of young doctors choosing to train as GPs is now at an unprecedented high after increasing by 750. As the PCNs get up and running in the coming weeks and months, patients will begin to see the benefits, freeing up GPs to focus on the sickest. Simon Stevens, chief executive of NHS England and part of the senior leadership team for NHS Improvement, said Strengthening general practice is a central part of the long-term plan, and primary care networks PCN have the potential to bring about the biggest improvement for a generation. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

reconciliation: The forthright O'Brien used his speech to call for the ABC to be defended and for real reconciliation with Australia's indigenous people, according to Nine News Australia. The ABC is still forging its way through strong headwinds, probably never threatened more than it is today by a combination of forces - cash-strapped in a totally disrupted digitally-driven industry and still confronting the same, sad, ideological arguments he said. To improve your experience update it here News National Kerry O'Brien in Logies' Hall of Fame By AAP9 39pm Jun 30, 7.30 Report and Four Corners host Kerry O'Brien has been given a standing ovation as he was inducted into the Logie's Hall of Fame. And while the veteran broadcaster remains hopeful for his embattled industry, he worried about the depletion of learned experience within newsrooms around the country. He said proprietors were filling bureaus with young, inexpensive journalists who were losing out on their mentors, people he had learned so much from during his early career. This is not a great time for the industry, it's a time where resources are diminishing, where the best and most experienced talent either take early redundancy or are being shown the door, he told reporters. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

spoiler: The suspension must be formally reviewed and investors must be told if they will soon have access to their cash, according to The Guardian. Here's a spoiler the chances of the gates being released on Monday are close to zero. Four weeks have passed since dealings were suspended in his Equity Income Fund and the arrival of the 28-day mark obliges the manager to say something. The fund had roughly 3.5bn of assets at suspension and too few holdings have been liquidated in the past month to meet the anticipated level of redemption requests. Stakes in unquoted companies the source of most of Woodford's woes are harder to shift and only a handful seem to have been sold in recent weeks. Add up Woodford's public disclosures of sales of stakes in quoted companies and they come to about 300m, a figure inflated in the past week thanks to a chunky holding in BCA Marketplace, the car auction firm on the receiving end of a takeover bid. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

tallahassee link: Check out this story on tallahassee link has been sent to your friend's email address, according to MSNBC. Posted!A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Post to Facebook Political debates are entertainment at this time in the race Cotterell The 20 Democrats who assembled in Miami last week were all accomplished, successful people who understand the game. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQsComments This conversation is moderated according to USA TODAY's community rules. Political debates are entertainment at this time in the race Cotterell Bill Cotterell, Capital Curmudgeon Published 10 00 a.m. Please read the rules before joining the discussion. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

beijing washington: The agreement has broken the deadlock between China and the US. However, Beijing and Washington still face the arduous task of implementing the consensus reached between the two presidents while overcoming differences during the negotiations, according to Global Times China. During the meeting, Xi and Trump clinched a deal to restart economic and trade consultations between their countries on the basis of equality and mutual respect. Given the fact that the Sino-US trade talks have run hot and cold in the past, opinions are divided over whether the new round of trade talks will successfully do the job. The US side also agreed that it will not add new tariffs on imports from China. It is not a big surprise for Xi and Trump to reach such an agreement. These deals add new possibilities to end the year-long trade dispute between the world's two largest economies that has been deadlocked since May. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

business environment: It is encouraging to see that China, the world's second largest economy, has reaffirmed its determination to push forward inclusive economic development and defend the multilateral trading system, according to Global Times China. Actions always speak louder than words. At the G20 Osaka summit commencing Friday, China declared its latest pledge that it would further open up its market, proactively expand imports, continuously improve its business environment for foreign enterprises and press ahead with various trade agreement negotiations. Recent years have seen consistent efforts of China to promote openness, support multilateralism and strive for common development. Trade cooperation thrives under the initiative, with bilateral trade volume between China and the countries participating in the B&R Initiative growing 9 percent year on year in the first five months of this year. A case in point is the China-proposed Belt and Road B&R Initiative, under which China has signed cooperation documents with more than 150 countries and international organizations, effectively spurring trade and economic growth, stimulating investment and creating jobs. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

chinese imports: President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached a cease-fire in their trade battle, after meeting on Saturday in Japan, according to Market Watch. The two sides said bilateral talks would resume and the U.S. would indefinitely shelve plans to levy duties on the roughly 300 billion of Chinese imports that aren't currently covered by 25% tariffs. However, the longer-term outlook depends on what kind of lasting deal can be struck by the two largest economies, and how this could affect interest rates. In addition, Trump said he would let U.S. firms sell high-tech equipment to Huawei Technologies Co. and China would start buying large amounts of American farm products. But it wasn't clear if the two economic giants could eventually reach a longer-term agreement, he said, and a key question for investors was whether Saturday's trade pact made the Federal Reserve less likely to cut interest rates. Vasu Menon, senior investment strategist at OCBC Bank's wealth-management unit in Singapore, said the truce should be a positive in the short term for markets. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.

climate change: However, in this year's summit, in many areas, we were able to send out the strong will of the members of the G20 to the whole world, creating a sustainable, future-oriented growth path, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said in a news conference following the declaration's adoption, according to The Japan Times. Abe, who chaired the G20 session, noted that current trade tensions, especially between the United States and China, were creating worries around the world. In addition, with the United States withdrawing from the 2015 Paris agreement on climate change, the best the G20 leaders could agree to on that front was that the other 19 members would pursue the Paris agreement's goal of keeping the world's temperature rise to 1.5 degrees by the end of the century, and that the United States would merely remain committed to the development and deployment of advanced technologies to continue to reduce emissions and provide for a cleaner environment. ; It is difficult to find a solution, in one stroke, regarding a variety of challenges. The declaration echoed a phrase adopted in the communique of the G20 finance chiefs' meeting earlier this month, noting that trade and geopolitical tensions have intensified, and described the situation as a downside risk to the global economy. There are concerns the post-World War II free trade system may be faltering. At the same time, rapid changes in technology and the spread of globalization are fueling anger and discontent in many parts of the world among people who feel left behind and marginalized by the global trade regime and prefer more protectionist economic policies. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.