As you can see, the government budget has not increased nearly as fast in Italy as it did in Greece, but the burden of spending nonetheless has become more onerous – particularly when compared to what would have happened if there was a 2-percent spending cap. I’ve written many times (...
The tariffs proposed by President Donald Trump will likely lead to higher prices – and inflation – for consumers. Tim SmartFeb. 3, 2025 What Is a Tariff and Who Pays It? The broad and heavy imposition on tariffs could lead to the largest trade war in more than a century. Tim Sm...
Greece is generally considered a very safe country in which to visit. However, as with everywhere else in the world, it pays to be careful. While rare, petty crime like pickpocketing does exist, and there are occasional tourist scams — especially on public transport and in crowded areas.Poli...
Honestly, I’d move to Italy even if it drained my bank account. But for some reason, the country is home to multiple villages that will pay you to move there. They even have some properties in locations like Siciliy that you can move into for as little as €1. You can’t even ge...
The tariffs proposed by President Donald Trump will likely lead to higher prices – and inflation – for consumers. Tim SmartFeb. 3, 2025 What Is a Tariff and Who Pays It? The broad and heavy imposition on tariffs could lead to the largest trade war in more than a century. Tim SmartFeb...
Discipline pays off in China equities Don't count China equities out just yet Chapter three: What’s your next move in China investing? What’s ahead for the Chinese yuan (CNY) Final chapter: What's your next move in China investing? Chapter four: What’s your next move in China invest...
Or you might be asked to introduce a speaker at a family event or to speak at a wedding, where your language will be needed to move people or make them laugh. Great speaking ability is not something we're born with. Even Barack Obama works hard to perfect every speech. For a ...
Exhibit 1 shows that the relationship between stocks and bonds becomes negative when there is a two standard deviation monthly rise in yields, which is what we’ve experienced just in the last few weeks. If the speed of the bond move continues, one should expect more volatility in risk ...
The building itself, ironically, is built in the modern Greek architectural style. The museum also pays special attention to the historic ways in which ancient Macedonians used gold as an adornment. Since the city dates back to prehistoric times, there is also a section that attempts to reconstr...
"I used to see it full and say it was a beach. Now all you see is dryness," said 90-year-old Konstantinos Gerodimos. His 77-year-old wife Maria chimes in: "If it continues like this, the entire village will appear, all the way to the bottom, where the church and our home ...