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Lynn Damitz elected president of ASPS
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Lynn Damitz elected president of ASPS

by Briar Hollingsworth · October 19, 2026

“I am deeply honored to lead the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and represent our...

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CREA Lowers 2026 Home Sales, Prices
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CREA Lowers 2026 Home Sales, Prices

Wren Covington October 16, 2026

Fixed mortgage rates have risen sharply since early September, prompting CREA's forecast revision. The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has revised its expectations for home sales and prices in 2026...

Japanese stimulus boosts Topix rally
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Japanese stimulus boosts Topix rally

Wren Covington October 3, 2026

The Topix index climbed about 20% in dollar terms, now trading roughly 600 basis points ahead of the S&P 500. Analysts at investment banks say that the Japanese government's stimulus...

Rising bond yields undermine diversification for retirees
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Rising bond yields undermine diversification for retirees

Briar Hollingsworth October 1, 2026

Long-dated bonds have traditionally formed the "40" portion of a 60/40 mix, serving as the stabilizing force in retirement portfolios. Weaker protection and weaker returns Prolonged periods of higher rates...

CFS introduces Retirement Income Optimiser feature
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CFS introduces Retirement Income Optimiser feature

Briar Hollingsworth September 30, 2026

Centrelink assesses eligible members' balances before receiving a lifetime pension. Colonial First State (CFS) has rolled out a new superannuation feature that could affect how Centrelink assesses eligible members’ balances...

Yield curve shift brings market relief
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Yield curve shift brings market relief

Story Fairchild September 8, 2026

Over 20 years of government bond data were analyzed for yield curve insights. A quantitative analyst was recently asked to investigate the optimum place to invest on the yield curve...

Asian Currencies Poised for Surge Amid Fire Horse
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Asian Currencies Poised for Surge Amid Fire Horse

Briar Hollingsworth September 6, 2026

Asian currency markets start the Year of the Fire Horse on a tightrope, with signs of both renewed vigor and lingering uncertainty. Modest gains after a cautious year The previous...

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Markets Signal Distress as Spreads Widen

Markets Signal Distress as Spreads Widen

by Wren Covington • Aug 25, 2026

European markets signal distress as credit risk spreads widen, offering generous compensation for taking on risk, including credit...

Have We Truly Learned From the GFC

Have We Truly Learned From the GFC

by Wren Covington • Aug 24, 2026

Financial crisis lessons reveal how CPDOs misled investors and why narrow credit spreads still hide hidden risks after...

SpaceX asteroid threat to telecom giants

SpaceX asteroid threat to telecom giants

by Story Fairchild • Aug 22, 2026

SpaceX's Starlink expansion threatens telecom giants with $3B in free cash flow from 9M broadband subscribers, reshaping global...

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