US election: is the Trump Trade back?

Investors are exploring ways to make sanctions-proof bets on Russian bonds and the rouble in anticipation of potential easing of sanctions by the US under President Trump's administration. Some are considering trading Russian assets that have been shunned by the west in hopes of a rally if sanctions are relaxed as part of a ceasefire deal in Ukraine. However, trading roubles directly is challenging due to sanctions and capital controls, leading to low trading volumes....

Entrepreneur Natalie Nguyen shares how utilizing AI, specifically ChatGPT, has helped her streamline tasks in her business. By taking $30 courses, she has learned how to communicate effectively with ChatGPT to receive tailored and sophisticated answers to questions and advice for her business. Through this ChatGPT training bundle, she has improved efficiency in communication with her teams and vendors, ultimately saving time and enhancing productivity. Full Article

President Trump's promise of American exceptionalism has not translated into stock market success, as the S&P 500 has fallen 6 percent since his inauguration while European and Chinese markets have risen. Investors are reallocating funds away from the U.S. due to uncertainties over Trump's policies, with some advisers recommending a pivot to international stocks. Despite the current shift, some believe in the long-term strength of U.S. markets, while others speculate on a potential inflection point...

Greenpeace, a prominent environmental organization known for its daring protest tactics, is facing a $300 million lawsuit that could lead to the closure of its American offices. The lawsuit, stemming from a protest against a pipeline near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation, is seen as a threat to free speech. As the environmental movement grapples with challenges like climate change and legal crackdowns on protesters, Greenpeace's future hangs in the balance as a jury prepares...

In Norfolk, a Grade II-listed former watermill and miller's house on the River Wissey with original mill workings, 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 4 receptions, stables, and 7.5 acres is listed for £2 million by Sowerbys. In Oxfordshire, Culworth House, a Georgian property with panelled walls, 10 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 receptions, outbuildings, and 5.22 acres is priced at £1.95 million by Savills. Anick Hall in Northumberland offers exposed beams, Yorkshire stone floors, 5 bedrooms, 5...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, highlights tensions between the EU and China as President Xi Jinping declines an invitation to a summit in Brussels, leading to concerns about China's commitment to cooperation amidst trade frictions and geopolitical issues. Despite ongoing talks, the EU questions China's trade practices and subsidies, as well as the sincerity of recent Chinese overtures, while navigating a delicate relationship with Beijing amid global uncertainties and conflicting diplomatic signals. EU officials...