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Traditional employment no longer comes with the security we were accustomed to 10 years agogetty The notion of security in one’s main job has changed significantly over the past decade. If nothing else, the last couple of years have revealed that employers in general do not have your back, nor are they reliable. Their priority is improving business efficiency and reducing costs, and this has led to wave after wave of layoffs (including Mark Zuckerberg’s recent announcement of shaving off 5% of Meta’s workforce). Some layoffs were announced without sufficient notice. Knowledge workers, and especially middle managers and those within…

Can Trump’s Trade War Threats Supercharge Safe-Haven Buying? Market attention has intensified following Trump’s proposed tariffs – 25% on Canadian and Mexican imports and 10% on Chinese goods starting February 1. The president also indicated potential European tariffs, though specifics remain unclear. These protectionist signals are strengthening gold’s traditional role as a hedge against economic uncertainty. The proposed trade barriers have already triggered increased safe-haven demand, with institutional investors reportedly boosting their gold positions. Is the Fed Ready to Pivot on Interest Rates? The Federal Reserve’s January 28-29 meeting approaches with markets pricing in a 96% probability of rates remaining…

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In mid-2024, I made the difficult decision to leave my job as the deputy editor for Forbes Advisor Australia in order to pursue a freelance career. While I’ve freelanced here and there over the years as my time as a journalist in Australia, I had never been interested in freelancing fulltime. I’m someone who doesn’t do well in the face of uncertainty, and the idea of not having a known annual salary each year absolutely petrified me. But in July last year, freelancing became a necessity. I fell ill with a brain infection, and was no longer able to work…

(Bloomberg) — Commerzbank AG stepped up its rhetoric against the approach from UniCredit SpA, further complicating the situation for the Italian lender. Most Read from Bloomberg UniCredit’s strategy of buying and expanding a stake in the lender while considering a takeover bid is “hostile,” a spokeswoman said in an emailed statement Wednesday. It’s the first time Commerzbank has used that term in relation to UniCredit’s approach. The comments increase tensions which have been simmering since UniCredit first unveiled a stake in September. While Commerzbank’s leadership including Chief Executive Officer Bettina Orlopp have so far signaled skepticism about the benefits of…

By 2025, this sector has become a critical driver of economic growth, fostering innovation and creating opportunities for millions of independent professionals. However, the challenges of maintaining professionalism, accessing new markets, and managing administrative tasks remain prevalent for freelancers. In response, the concept of virtual offices has emerged as a transformative solution. The adoption of a UK Virtual Office Address is now central to how freelancers and gig workers innovate, build credibility, and scale their operations. Professional Image Without High Costs Freelancers often struggle with the perception of credibility when conducting business from home or co-working spaces. Potential clients might…

(Bloomberg) — Stocks in Asia moved higher after a morning briefing by Chinese officials showed the government remains determined to boost share prices. Most Read from Bloomberg China’s benchmark CSI 300 Index rose as much as 1.8%, hitting its highest level in almost three weeks before pairing some of its gains, while Hong Kong shares also jumped. The MSCI Asia Pacific index was slightly higher. The gains came after a briefing hosted by China’s securities regulator, which said insurers and mutual funds in the country should increase their investments in the stock market. The move helped improve the mood among…

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Around 800,000 freelancers and self-employed professionals in Greece have until January 31 to select one of six insurance categories for 2025, covering basic and additional insurance as well as lump sum payments.The most popular choice in previous years—selected by 90% of freelancers—has been the first insurance category, which costs €255 per month for basic insurance and health care, or €331 per month when additional insurance and a lump sum payment are included. However, this category results in a pension of no more than €700 after 30 years of contributions.The third insurance category is recommended for those aiming for higher pensions.…

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Jan. 15, 2025, in New York City.David Dee Delgado | Getty ImagesStocks climbed on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 hitting a fresh all-time high, as technology shares such as Oracle and Nvidia rallied on artificial intelligence optimism and President Donald Trump’s new term in office.The S&P 500 advanced 0.61% after hitting an intraday record of 6,100.81, exceeding the last milestone touched in December before the market pullback. The broad index closed at 6,086.37, slightly below its all-time closing high.The Nasdaq Composite popped 1.28% to 20,009.34, underscoring the outperformance…