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[ad_1] In the wake of Russia’s attack on Ukraine, the risks of nuclear conflict have become clearer both inside and outside the world of finance. Yet many market watchers have simply thrown up their hands under the mistaken assumption that when it comes to nuclear weapons, nothing they do will matter. Such a philosophy is inadequate on multiple fronts. First, while a “limited” nuclear exchange or even a single detonation would be catastrophic and almost certainly deadly for thousands if not millions, it would not end life on earth. People will still very much care about their jobs, their savings,…

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[ad_1] By Jason Donati— MUNCIE, IN—As the Muncie Action Plan (MAP) wraps up another productive year, we are excited to reflect on our efforts to enhance the quality of life in Muncie and Delaware County. As we gear up for our Annual Community Meeting on Wednesday, January 29th, at 6:00 p.m., we invite the public to join us in the Multi-purpose Room at Ivy Tech. Each of our four task forces will present their accomplishments and progress throughout 2024 during this gathering. This article marks the final in a series of updates from our dedicated task force leaders, showcasing the impact of…

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[ad_1] By Ann Saphir (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Monday confirmed Scott Bessent to be President Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary, giving the billionaire hedge fund manager a central role in shaping the new administration’s policy ambitions around tax cuts and spending and managing economic relationships with allies and adversaries alike. As the 79th Treasury secretary, Bessent will have sway over the nation’s tax collections and its $28 trillion Treasury debt market, with vast influence over fiscal policy, financial regulations, international sanctions and investments from overseas. The vote was 68-29, with 16 Democrats supporting the nomination. Bessent, 62, is already…

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[ad_1] Scott Bessent, founder and chief executive officer of Key Square Group LP and US treasury secretary nominee for US President-elect Donald Trump, during a Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe U.S. Senate voted on Monday to confirm Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary in President Donald Trump’s administration.The Senate voted 68-29 to confirm the Wall Street veteran, with 16 Democrats joining all Republicans to choose Bessent for the post. He will be the 79th Treasury secretary. Bessent, the founder of Key Square Group, will play a…

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[ad_1] Last fall, a 10-year-old boy named Soren Patterson took a short walk from his rural Georgia home to a local dollar store just under a mile away, walking alongside a road known as Mineral Bluff Highway for much of his journey.The boy wasn’t struck by a driver, kidnapped by a stranger, or harmed in any way. With a 35-mile per hour speed limit at certain points and sidewalks giving way to dirt paths in others, Mineral Bluff Highway, which is also called GA-60, isn’t exactly pedestrian-friendly — but like many rural legacy highways, it’s still common to see adult residents, and…

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[ad_1] Brokerage-as-a-Service innovator DriveWealth has forged a partnership with fixed-income specialist Moment Technology. The partnership will make fixed-income more accessible to investors by reducing minimum investment requirements that can be as much as $200,000. New Jersey-based DriveWealth won Best of Show at FinovateEurope 2016 in London. Brokerage-as-a-Service innovator DriveWealth has teamed up with Moment Technology to make fixed-income investing more accessible to a broader range of investors. Together, the two companies seek to redefine fixed-income investing, reducing the minimum investment threshold of $200,000 on many international fixed income products. “At DriveWealth, we’re committed to empowering our partners with innovative, seamless…

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