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Iran conflict: Difficult omens for meetings about the end of the Iran war

The delegations from the USA and Iran meet in Switzerland for negotiations. It is important to turn the framework agreement into a real peace treaty. The path seems very long.

Insults: Merz: I did not file a criminal complaint as Chancellor

How does Friedrich Merz react to insults online? The Chancellor reveals where, for him, freedom of expression ends.

Tracking macro factors in economy in google sheets, any free templates / or you use?

So there are a couple of macro factors out there, beyond the obvious S&P, DOW, NASDAQ movements, but for example, inflation rate, CPI, USD dollar to X currency, treasury rates, high yield OAS rates, etc. Is there any google sheets that you use (thats free) to help summarize and track this in a simple dashboard? I dont need real time so much as current value, maybe also the past 1 month , 6 month and 12 month range (or more). To help get a reading on the some of the macro factors involved in the

Europe hits 40ºC as heatwave threatens tourism industry, wildlife

A severe ⁠heatwave gripped much of Europe on Sunday, with temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), prompting nationwide warnings, transport disruption and signs of strain on wildlife and at tourist hotspots. The heat surge on June 21, the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere and typically the start of the three hottest months of the year, raised concerns of an early and persistent onset of ‌extreme conditions. After several days of temperatures above 35 degrees,...

Advise on future projects

Next Venture Based on my family hotel background experience, they want me to invest in a hotel franchise such as Wyndham or Choice. However, hotels these days are priced ridiculously and I am open to exploring my options. Therefore, I have been exploring and I bumped into numerous amount of opportunities that we can go with, such as, gas stations, laundromats, storage units, franchising restaurants, opening a coffee shop, franchising UPS stores or 7-Elevens, and what not. Whichever venture it is

Reform of old-age security: retirement age should increase - stable pensions for younger people

Retire later, pay more and have politicians in the pension fund for the first time: What the Commission is planning for employees and contributors - and why critics are sounding the alarm.

Guest commentary: Transformation with decency: What HR work has to do now

The auto industry is cutting jobs massively. Lea Corzilius, HR Manager at ZF Friedrichshafen, explains why companies should actively support employees in their next career phase.

U.S. Steel CEO says 'golden share' won't curb reform strategy

Red Hawk rising: how the Z-20 family is plugging China’s chronic defence gaps

Telling a Harbin Z-20 and a Sikorsky UH-60 “Black Hawk” apart can be challenging – the two helicopters look almost identical and their dimensions are very similar. The striking resemblance underscores China’s decades-long effort to close the technological gap with the United States and Russia in the important aviation sector of helicopters. Yet, there are differences: the Z-20 has five main rotor blades compared with the UH-60’s four, and its cabin features two front windows instead of the...

The Hormuz Crisis Has Forced India to Rethink Its Energy Strategy

India has been battling to secure its energy security in recent months, as its heavy dependence on fossil fuel imports has made it highly vulnerable to a closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Severe energy supply chain disruptions have prompted India to deepen its ties with the United States to secure sufficient liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies and to reassess its plan to enhance energy security over the coming decades, with consideration of renewable energy expansion. The months-long restriction

'Your Civilization Will Die': Trump Threatens Iran and Demands US Tolls on Waterway Moving 20% of Global Oil

Donald Trump has taken the fight over the Strait of Hormuz into stranger territory still, floating the idea of American tolls on the vital shipping lane in a Truth Social post on Friday, 20 June 2026, as the fragile US-Iran ceasefire entered its 60-day window. The president said there would be no tolls during the ceasefire period or after it, unless the United States itself imposed them, a line that put Washington, not Tehran, at the centre of the dispute. The news came after Trump had already u

Pension: Bas praises pension plans as a “complete work of art”

The Labor Minister comments for the first time on the previously announced plans of her pension commission. She praises the proposals, but announces discussions.

Private bank: Discussions about a successor are ongoing at Berenberg

After the financial regulator replaced the entire management of the bank, two new special representatives want to solve the management crisis as quickly as possible.

She saved $24,000 to launch a craft festival in an old Joann store: 'This is my dream come true'

"This is my dream come true," says Tetef, a long-time events producer. "I just want to go to a thing where everyone's sitting down making stuff."

Dismissed managers: “The first part of the conversation must be seen as a trust-building measure”

Managers are currently finding it difficult to find a new job. Many medium-sized companies are looking for managers for transformation. How they convince the owners of themselves.

value and momentum factor etf

iam thinking of doing the fellowing 15% fmtm 15% sgrt 30% avlv 20% idmo 20% jive or AVNV i dont like idmo becuase it dont have emerging market i know there separate etf for momentum emerging market but i want to keep thing simple i want one etf momentum developed +emerging , i am waiting the international version of fmtm it should go live in August or September with em and dev in same etf also iam hesitate between jive or avnv what you think? and what about idea of pairing momentum with value? s

From Santamaría to Hager: Five heads to watch out for this week

From Hochtief boss Santamaría to ARD chairman Hager: who plays a role from Monday to Sunday - and why.

Raising the minimum wage has been a big political winner. Now it's running into resistance

Raising the minimum wage has been a progressive policy winner at the ballot box, but recent losses suggest an economic mood slowing its political momentum.

Bolivian lawmakers approve state of emergency as protests choke supply chain

Bolivia began showing signs of returning to normalcy on Sunday, a day after President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency to resolve a 50-day social crisis that ‌had blocked the nation’s main highways. Early on Sunday, the Legislative Assembly overwhelmingly approved Paz’s decree, which aimed to restore transit and supply essential goods after protesting groups cut off key roads for weeks, stranding trucks and choking supplies of food, fuel and medicines to many areas. Sunday’s vote in...

Hong Kong father, son arrested after parking ticket thrown at traffic wardens

Hong Kong police have arrested an elderly man and his son for allegedly assaulting public officers after they threw a parking ticket at two traffic wardens in Tuen Mun, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said on Sunday that police arrested the 61-year-old man and his 31-year-old son outside cooked food stalls in Sam Shing at 11.40 am. Earlier, at around 11.30am, a traffic warden had issued a parking ticket when the two men returned and disputed the penalty. During the...

Micron’s earnings are a must-watch market event — with profit growth approaching 1,000%

Micron’s massive growth is “coming at nearly pure profit,” and that’s starting to have real implications for the S&P 500.

VW: Everllence deal causes unrest at VW – and arouses desire

A purchase agreement is expected to be signed for the VW subsidiary shortly. But the billion-dollar sale raises questions and sparks a debate about how the proceeds will be used.

As someone with 300K USD, reaching 1M is almost inevitable.

300K USD Capital -100K USD cash on standby and sell cash-secured puts. For example, selling MU puts 1 month out at strike price 1000 can net me around 7-8K USD a month. That's crazy good money. If I get assigned, I have sufficient cash to buy the MU shares. -200K Discretionary portfolio. I pick stocks and options. Make money from trades and investments. If market continues on the bull run, I continue to hold and make money. I make regular income from selling puts + make capital gains from my buy

Johanna Quandt: Stefan Quandt remembers the breaks in his mother's life

The Herbert Quandt Media Prize was awarded on Johanna Quandt's 100th birthday. The family is announcing a million-dollar anniversary fund in her honor.

+++ Iran War +++: Vance reports progress in negotiations - Iran and the USA are talking directly to each other

Iran's President signals US written renunciation of atomic bomb +++ Iran: Strait of Hormuz remains closed +++ Seven dead in new Israeli attacks in Lebanon +++ The news blog.

The No. 1 trick I always teach to build unshakeable confidence—it worked for Beyoncé and Adele

"No matter how talented or prepared you are, self-doubt can get in your way," says therapist Amy Morin. Here's how to channel your alter ego so you can do your best.

Interview with Herfried Münkler: “As a protective power, Trump has permanently damaged the USA”

The political scientist sees the USA as the loser of the Iran war. The mullahs' regime has been strengthened and Washington's authority weakened - with devastating consequences for the geopolitical situation.

Dispute over austerity package: Warken encounters citizen protests at Dialogue

The federal government wants to talk to citizens at its open day. There are turbulent scenes with the Minister of Health.

Infrastructure: Schnieder sees progress with rail

The restructuring of Deutsche Bahn is working – tardiness does not initially increase. However, significant improvements still need time.

No one wants AI data centers on Earth. Do they make sense in space?

Elon Musk's SpaceX is betting big on orbital AI data centers. The public doesn't want them on Earth, but the economic case for space-based is questionable.