Author: Charlotte

Expert: creative industries should work to strengthen national security National security issues are in the focus of the state attention and among its priorities, and unsurprisingly, Belarus’ Economy Minister Yuri Chebotar emphasises that the creative economy is a new track to strengthen the Union State of Belarus and Russia. What needs to be done in this regard in the coming years? “In the coming years, we will have to significantly ramp up the intellectual modernisation of our economy. Such a strategy is the only way to make a breakthrough and achieve a new quality of life, and…

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Large and mega plans show strongest appetite, but fee confusion persists. Nearly half of defined contribution plan sponsors want to know more about adding alternative investments to their 401(k) menus, with the largest plans showing the sharpest jump in interest, according to new research. Escalent’s 2026 Retirement Planscape report, part of its Cogent Syndicated series, found that 44% of DC plan sponsors are interested in learning more about alternatives. The annual study polls more than 1,000 401(k) plan sponsors and tracks how leading recordkeepers and DC investment managers stack up on brand strength and sponsor experience. Appetite was strongest among…

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Silver (XAG/USD) falls toward $56.70 at the time of writing on Thursday, down 1.85% on the day. The white metal comes under selling pressure as renewed tensions between the United States (US) and Iran drive energy prices higher, reviving concerns about persistently elevated global inflation.Higher Oil prices are fueling expectations that inflation could remain above central bank targets for longer. This scenario prompts investors to anticipate tighter monetary conditions for an extended period, an environment that is generally unfavorable for non-yielding assets such as Silver.Geopolitical concerns intensified after US President Donald Trump threatened to expand attacks on Iranian infrastructure if…

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The National Stock Exchange will introduce derivatives contracts on the Nifty India FPI 150 Index from August 12, 2026. The move aims to expand equity derivatives offerings and provide investors with more options for hedging and diversification. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) will launch derivatives contracts on the Nifty India FPI 150 Index from August 12, 2026, after receiving approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). The move will expand NSE’s equity derivatives product offerings and provide investors with an additional instrument for managing risks, hedging portfolios, and diversifying investments. Under the new…

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Northern Minnesota’s Commercial Real Estate Expert Sheila Johnson Recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Sheila Johnson’s dedication to bridging healthcare expertise with commercial real estate has earned her national recognition, honoring years of integrity, innovation, and commitment to northern Minnesota communities. Ms. Johnson is widely respected for her negotiation skills, her creative problem solving, and her ability to guide clients through complex transactions with honesty at every step. WALKER, MN, July 16, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ — Sheila Johnson has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis…

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LeftEast was a cosponsor of an online conference on non-capitalist mixed economies from June 23–26 2021.  Co-sponsors of the conference included the Karl Polanyi Center, Eszmélet Journal, Social Theory College in Budapest, Polanyi Institute, Geopolitical Economy Research Group, Institute of Political History Social Theory Research Group, The Study Group on Global Labour History and Social Conflicts – IHC Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Left East, Institutul pentru Solidaritate Socială, Working Group for Public Policy, Helyzet, Fordulat, CriticAtac, Transform Europe, and the International Karl Polanyi Society. A selection of the talks has been published by the Eszmélet Foundation in a special issue…

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Join us for the Annual Pennsylvania Institutional Forum Over the past 12 months, the Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PennPSERS) returned 10.26%, with its private infrastructure portfolio emerging as a bright spot during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. According to its latest annual report, the pension fund PennPSERS posted solid long-term annualized returns of 8.49% over three years, 7.42% over five years and 8.41% over 10 years.returned 6.12% for the fiscal year, compared with its blended policy benchmark return of 7.78%, while total fund assets increased to roughly $85.7B. “Our long-term investment performance remains strong, with annualized…

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At 5:45 a.m. Eastern Time today, the going rate for one Bitcoin (BTC) is $64,055.25. That’s $575.27 lower than yesterday morning’s level and about $54,600 below where it stood a year ago. Bitcoin price% ChangePrice of Bitcoin yesterday$64,630.52-0.89%Price of Bitcoin 1 month ago$66,210.81-3.25%Price of Bitcoin 1 year ago$118,640.81-46.00%Price of Bitcoin yesterdayBitcoin price$64,630.52% Change-0.89%Price of Bitcoin 1 month agoBitcoin price$66,210.81% Change-3.25%Price of Bitcoin 1 year agoBitcoin price$118,640.81% Change-46.00% What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin holds the distinction of being the original cryptocurrency and remains the most widely followed digital coin today. Its market capitalization is around $1.33 trillion, putting it well ahead of…

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The CPPE noted that recent economic reforms have strengthened several macroeconomic fundamentals, including foreign exchange liquidity and fiscal revenues. However, it argued that these gains have yet to translate into meaningful improvements for the productive sectors of the economy, where manufacturers, small businesses and consumers continue to grapple with high operating costs and constrained demand.Macroeconomic Gains Yet to Reach the Real EconomyAccording to the CPPE, Nigeria has recorded progress in stabilising the foreign exchange market and improving fiscal performance following key policy reforms. These developments have helped restore investor confidence and strengthened the country’s macroeconomic outlook.Despite these gains, the organisation…

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