Investments and Business

Celebrity doctor Peter Attia has resigned from his newly appointed contributor position at CBS News after documents linked him to Jeffrey Epstein surfaced. The decision comes amid scrutiny over personal messages exchanged with the convicted financier, raising questions about his professional affiliations.Attia, a physician known for his work in longevity and wellness, issued a statement through a spokesperson confirming he stepped back from the CBS role before it fully commenced. “He stepped back to ensure his involvement didn’t become a distraction from the important work being done at CBS,” the statement read. Attia added that he wished the network and…

Climate risk has moved from a peripheral concern to a core driver of asset pricing. Investors, lenders, and regulators increasingly recognize that climate-related factors affect cash flows, discount rates, and default probabilities. As data quality improves and policy signals strengthen, climate risk is being priced into both equities and credit markets through measurable channels.Exploring Climate Risk: Physical and Transitional AspectsClimate risk is generally classified into two main categories:Physical risk: Harm caused directly by sudden events such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and heatwaves, along with long-term shifts including rising temperatures and sea levels.Transition risk: Financial pressures generated during the move toward…

Geopolitical risk describes the chance that political, economic, or social developments in one or several nations could unsettle financial markets and alter investment results, and for investors overseeing international portfolios, evaluating this factor is crucial as government decisions, cross-border disputes, regulatory shifts, and changes in global influence increasingly shape capital movement, asset valuations, and corporate performance; unlike conventional market risks, geopolitical risk tends to emerge suddenly, is difficult to measure, and remains tightly linked to both regional and worldwide dynamics.Core Categories of Geopolitical RiskInvestors often divide geopolitical risk into a series of overlapping categories to approach their analysis more methodically.Political…

Liquidity risk in private markets describes the unpredictability surrounding how swiftly and at what value an investor might transform an asset into cash. In contrast to public equities or bonds, private market holdings like private equity, private credit, real estate, and infrastructure are not exchanged on centralized platforms. Deals occur sporadically, valuations remain unclear, and opportunities to exit hinge on negotiations, broader market conditions, and contractual arrangements. As a result, investors regard liquidity risk as a fundamental element of due diligence rather than a peripheral factor.The Importance of Liquidity Risk for InvestorsLiquidity risk can affect how a portfolio endures market…

Ring has formally ended its planned integration with Flock Safety following weeks of public criticism and renewed scrutiny over surveillance concerns. The decision comes amid social media backlash, confusion about immigration enforcement access, and debate over how smart home technology intersects with law enforcement.Ring, the video doorbell and home security brand owned by Amazon, has confirmed that it has dropped its planned partnership with Flock Safety, which would have incorporated Flock’s automatic license plate recognition system into Ring’s Community Requests tool that lets local law enforcement seek user video during ongoing cases, but growing concerns about surveillance and privacy prompted…

Interest rates that remain high for longer are transforming the investment environment, as central banks indicate they are prepared to sustain elevated policy rates to restrain inflation and preserve financial stability, even if economic expansion weakens. For portfolio design, this shift represents a decisive departure from the low-rate period that favored leverage, long-duration holdings, and aggressive growth strategies. Investors are now adjusting to conditions in which capital carries a persistently higher cost and risk-free yields hold genuine significance once more.Repricing Risk and the Return of CashOne of the most noticeable shifts is the refreshed importance of cash and cash‑equivalent instruments,…

The first employment data of the year points to a labor market that is losing momentum rather than gaining traction. With federal data delayed and private-sector hiring barely advancing, early signals suggest a narrower and less dynamic recovery. The figures raise questions about how resilient job growth really is as 2025 begins.As the year began, it brought an unforeseen shift in expectations regarding the resilience of the US labor market, and although the official January employment report has been delayed by a short government shutdown, early signals from private data indicate that hiring momentum fell sharply with the turn of…