Posts by Swedan Margen
The Economy’s Fine, but We Miss Being Spoiled | National Review
The Covid-era boost in Americans’ purchasing power was built on an illusion. Source link
Read More“Blue Heron” Is an Exalted Drama of Troubled Childhood
The movie’s fluid observational construction conjures drama by compounding micro-incidents; its narrative emerges from the shaping of young Sasha’s inchoate sensibility as she observes the troubles that surround her. The story is something of a palimpsest, with Romvari’s own perspective intertwining with the character’s and conveying a sense of being both inside and outside the…
Read MoreIndia forex regulator criticises banks’ rupee arbitrage trades
The regulator rebuke banks for transferring arbitrage trades from their books to corporate clients Published Sun, Apr 12, 2026 · 05:27 PM [NEW DELHI] A senior Reserve Bank of India official criticised foreign-exchange market makers for their role in aggravating the rupee’s weakness during the Middle East tensions, as the regulator keeps up its tough…
Read MoreRain — and maybe thunderstorms — are expected in Los Angeles this weekend
Heavier rain is expected to fall across Los Angeles this weekend, bringing wetter weather and a chance for thunderstorms after spring kicked into full bloom. “This is when the weather gets a little more wild, technically, because we’re starting to see some more differential heating on the Earth,” said Todd Hall, a meteorologist at the…
Read MoreIt’s the Economy, Viktor | National Review
Hungary’s prime minister could lose his election bet on ‘unorthodox economics.’ Source link
Read MoreThere Are Many Reasons to Cheer Up About the State of the Middle Class | National Review
Statistics show that the middle class is healthier and more secure than ever before. Source link
Read MorePark Avenue Armory Treats | National Review
Crossing borders via Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec, the moon, and more. Source link
Read MoreFuel shortages from Iran war threaten Asia’s biggest food staple
The near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz has choked a vital route for fertiliser and fuel deliveries Published Sat, Apr 11, 2026 · 04:16 PM [MANILA] Harvest-ready rice fields are lying idle and farmers are deciding whether to skip planting for the coming season, as spiking fuel and fertiliser costs from the war in the…
Read MoreTata Group chair tells workers Air India faces challenging time
The airline’s recovery has been slowed by integration costs after the merger with Vistara Published Sat, Apr 11, 2026 · 03:52 PM [MUMBAI] Tata Sons chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran warned employees on Friday (Apr 10) that Air India is navigating a “challenging time”, as the carrier struggles to reverse record losses and fix persistent operational failures.…
Read MoreJapan approves additional 631.5 billion yen for chipmaker Rapidus
The support is part of the government’s efforts to boost domestic production of advanced semiconductors and strengthen chip supply chains Published Sat, Apr 11, 2026 · 02:25 PM [TOKYO] Japan’s industry ministry said on Saturday (Apr 11) that it has approved an additional 631.5 billion yen (S$5 billion) to accelerate research and development at chipmaker…
Read MoreBig US banks set to temper bond sales after strong 2026 debut
Published Sat, Apr 11, 2026 · 11:35 AM [WASHINGTON] The six largest US banks are expected to issue fewer bonds this quarter after the busiest start of a year on record. Analysts from JPMorgan Chase and Barclays are predicting the group will issue between US$35 billion and US$45 billion of high-grade securities this quarter. That…
Read More7 early money habits that make or break first-time founders
You probably didn’t start your company because you love spreadsheets or obsess over burn rate. But at some point, every founder hits the same moment. You open your bank account, do the mental math, and realize your runway is shorter than you thought. That quiet tension shapes more decisions than most founders admit. Early money…
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