Business confidence in the UK has taken a sharp downturn, recording its first decline in a year, as concerns mount over Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ forthcoming Autumn Budget. The latest economic data, alongside insights from the upcoming SME Barometer brought to you by Prism, highlights growing apprehension among businesses, with many fearing significant fiscal challenges ahead. The Institute of Chartered Accountants ...

In his fourth and likely final trip to Ukraine ahead of the U.S. election next month, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin championed Ukraine’s efforts to repel Russian President Vladimir Putin’s deadly years-long assault but warned there is ‘no silver bullet’ to end the war.  ‘There is no silver bullet. No single capability will turn the tide. No one system will ...

White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Monday that the United States is monitoring reports that North Korean soldiers are ‘deploying to Russia’ to fight in Ukraine.  ‘We’re obviously continuing to look into those reports,’ Kirby said. ‘We’re talking to our allies and partners about what they’re saying on this as well. If it’s true that ...

Brandan P. Buck Fall may finally have arrived in DC, but one discussion that never seems out of season is pontificating on a need for a return of military conscription. While the leaves may have turned, the substance of the case from those who advocate for conscription remains the same: blending arguments of geopolitical necessity and socio-cultural improvement, arguing that such an ...

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Carl explores which index is best…the SP600 (IJR) or Russell 2000 (IWM). He makes a comparison over time and reveals which tends to be the better performer. Which one should you use to analyze what is happening in small-caps? Carl gives us his market outlook as prices pullback today. Bitcoin is looking particularly bullish and Gold continues to impress. He ...

Good morning and welcome to this week’s Flight Path. Equities saw the “Go” trend continue this week as the indicator painted strong blue bars the entire week. Treasury bond prices saw the “NoGo” trend continue with a week of strong purple bars. U.S. commodities saw the “Go” trend continue this wek and at the end of the week we saw a ...

New reporting about over a dozen unidentified drones that were allowed to fly over Langley Air Force Base has prompted fresh calls for change to a threat that experts say will only become more prevalent.  For more than two weeks in December 2023, the mystery drones traipsed into restricted airspace over the installation, home to key national security facilities and ...

Gum disease is far from a pleasant experience and can wreak havoc on your oral health if not addressed promptly. While we always encourage a visit to the dentist for comprehensive care, there are effective ways to tackle gum disease from the comfort of your home. Here are some top tips and remedies to consider. Boost Your Oral Health with ...