Governor Jared Polis's time in office has been a mix of good and not-so-good moments. Let's break it down. First, the economy. Colorado kept growing, and Polis gets some credit for not making things harder for businesses. But, to be fair, the state was already doing well before he started. He didn'
Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois made some strong statements recently. He said that the current political situation in the US is even tougher than the COVID-19 pandemic. This is quite a claim, given that the pandemic caused so many deaths. During a podcast, Pritzker was asked how he was handling th
Mark Rutte, the head of NATO, recently shot down the idea of a separate European army. This idea has been floating around among some European leaders. They're worried about Donald Trump's dedication to Europe's safety, especially after some drama over Greenland. Rutte didn't hold back. He told supp
Mark Carney, the former Prime Minister of Canada, recently spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He started by referencing a famous essay written by Vaclav Havel, a Czech playwright and former president. This essay, written in 1978, talked about how people can end up supporting bad systems, ev
Markets had a wild ride this week. It all started when the US hinted at new taxes on Europe. Suddenly, stocks, bonds, and even digital money like Bitcoin took a nosedive. This wasn't just any drop. It was a big one, and it happened everywhere at once. Traders were caught off guard. They thought the
Market calmness has taken a backseat lately. Japan's bond yields spiked after a sudden election and tax reduction plans shook investor confidence. This caused a massive sell-off in long-term bonds, reminiscent of the chaos following Trump's tariff announcements. Across the Pacific, Trump's renewed
Mark Ruffalo, a well-known actor, recently made some bold claims about President Donald Trump. He called Trump a "convicted rapist" and a "pedophile. " These statements could lead to serious legal trouble for Ruffalo. Ruffalo didn't stop there. He also made other claims while talking to the media a
Governor Gavin Newsom recently delivered his final State of the State address, painting California as a shining example for the nation. He highlighted the state's strong economy, driven by tech, entertainment, and agriculture, and boasted about a $42. 3 billion budget surplus. However, critics point
Governor Janet Mills is all set to deliver her final State of the State speech on January 27. This address will not only outline her plans for the remaining year of her term but also set the stage for what promises to be a heated election season. Mills is expected to reflect on her achievements and
Markets have been on a wild ride lately, leaving many investors confused and frustrated. With just two weeks left in the year, it's a good time to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have been trading in a tight range for over two months, which is not ideal for an
