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Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter on the rough-and-tumble commodity futures trading floors in Chicago and New York. As a journalist, he has covered every futures market traded in the U.S., at one time or another. Jim is the proprietor of the “Jim Wyckoff on the Markets” analytical, educational and trading advisory service. Jim also worked as a technical analyst for Dow Jones Newswires and as the senior market analyst with TraderPlanet.com. Jim…

Each week, we will focus on a StandOut individual who has been extraordinary within the events industry. This week it is Caroline Rogers, freelancer.How did you get into the events industry? Where has your career taken you and what roles have you enjoyed?I have always loved competing in and watching sport since a young age. I vividly remember, aged ten, asking my mum to set the alarm for some crazy time in the middle of the night so that I could watch Adrian Moorhouse race in the 100m breaststroke final in the Seoul Olympic Games in 1988. Sport has always been…

US stock futures climbed on Monday as investors eyed a looming US government shutdown that risks delaying the release of the all-important monthly jobs report later in the week. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) rose about 0.4%, while those on the S&P 500 (ES=F) moved up 0.5%. Contracts on the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) also popped 0.5%, with the major gauges poised to build on Friday’s rebound. Markets are assessing the odds of a US government shutdown on Wednesday this week, as a standoff between Republicans and Democrats goes down to the wire. A meeting between President Trump and…

New Jersey, US State: “The global Freelance Platforms market in the Information Technology and Telecom category is projected to reach USD 200 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2025 to 2031. With rising industrial adoption and continuous innovation in Information Technology and Telecom applications, the market is estimated to hit USD 100 billion in 2024, highlighting strong growth potential throughout the forecast period.”The Freelance Platforms market is expected to grow significantly through 2033 as businesses increasingly leverage flexible talent pools to meet dynamic workforce demands and project based work requirements. Cloud based platforms offering secure payment…

The crypto industry could be set for a flood of new crypto exchange-traded funds in October, with the US Securities and Exchange Commission set to make their final decisions on 16 crypto ETFs next month. The ETFs are connected to a variety of major altcoins, including Solana (SOL), XRP (XRP), Litecoin (LTC) and memecoin Dogecoin (DOGE), which have final deadlines scattered throughout October.Up for approval first is decentralized exchange Canary’s Litecoin ETF, with a deadline of Oct. 2, followed by asset manager Grayscale’s Solana and Litecoin trust conversion on Oct. 10 and ending with WisdomTree’s XRP fund on Oct. 24, according…

Do you have the spiritual fortitude and journalism chops to be a New Times freelancer? Miami New Times Miami never sleeps, and neither does its food scene. Between sunrise cafecito culture, 9 a.m. breaking restaurant news, midafternoon viral TikTok dishes, and surprise chef pop-ups, we need a writer who can keep up with the pace. This is why we’re putting out this call: New Times is looking for a food freelancer to serve as our go-to for breaking food news. What we need is a journalist or experienced writer who can quickly jump on exclusive stories, tips, and viral moments…

EUR/USD gains ground as the US Dollar weakens on increasing odds of further Fed rate cuts.US Personal Consumption Expenditures inflation rose to 2.7% YoY in August, compared to 2.6% prior.ECB nears end of easing cycle, with services rebounding but manufacturing slump persisting.EUR/USD extends its gains for the second successive session, trading around 1.1720 during the Asian hours on Monday. The pair appreciates as the US Dollar (USD) weakens after the US August inflation report boosted the likelihood that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will likely deliver another interest rate cut in October.The US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index climbed…

Kuwait’s Hajj delegation is fully operational as pilgrims arrive in Makkah. KUWAIT CITY, Sept 28: The official gazette “Kuwait Al-Youm” published on Sunday Ministerial Decision No. 175/2025 issued by the Minister of Commerce and Industry Khalifa Al-Ajeel, adding the activity of Hajj pilgrimage organization to the list of approved freelance business activities in the country. The new decision is issued as an addendum to Ministerial Decision No. 168/2025, which included 120 activities, reflecting the ongoing expansion of freelance business in Kuwait. Meanwhile, the Public Authority for Industry closed two industrial plots in Mirqab and South Amghara. It imposed an administrative…

On this episode of The Long View, Dana Anspach, founder and CEO of Sensible Money, and Fritz Gilbert, retirement blogger, creator of The Retirement Manifesto, and author of Keys to a Successful Retirement: Staying Happy, Active, and Productive in Your Retired Years, break down how retirees can give themselves permission to spend, plan for the different phases of retirement, and find a safe withdrawal rate.Listen to the full episode of The Long View Dana Anspach and Fritz Gilbert: ‘This Is What a Joyful Retirement Could Feel Like’ A financial advisor and retirement blogger discuss the key phases of retirement, structuring…

There are pros and cons to consider in this decision.Getty ImagesI was recently laid off with some severance, which gave me some cushion in the job search. I know the job market is a slog though, so I wanted to make sure my skills are kept sharp not just for my next job but really in the long run. I am considering setting up an editorial and content strategy consultancy, so that at least I have recent projects that can continue to be valuable to potential employers. Would setting up a whole new business get in the way of actually…