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EJ Elena Shin

Global Markets Recap - Week of Feb 27, 2023

Global Markets Recap - Week of Feb 27, 2023

1. What Moved the Markets? Europe European stock markets saw gains as concerns over interest rates were overshadowed by signs of improving economic conditions. The pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index rose 1.43%, while major indexes such as Germany’s DAX Index climbed 2.42%, France’s CAC 40 Index

Book] Why I Read Books: Exploring the Benefits of Reading

Book] Why I Read Books: Exploring the Benefits of Reading

Hi Folks, Today, I wanted to write about why I read. Somebody in my book club posed this question to the group the other day, and I found it quite interesting to hear other people's motivations and rationales as to why they read. Here are my reasons. What

Book] Investing | Donught Economics - Kate Raworth (2017)

Book] Investing | Donught Economics - Kate Raworth (2017)

🐵 I. One-sentence summary: Doughnut Economics by Kate Raworth, an English economist, proposes a new economic model that aims to meet the needs of all people within the means of the planet, by adopting a systems thinking approach, designing economies that distribute wealth and power more equitably, regenerating natural resources and

Mental Health | Survival Guide for Competitive Corporate People - Mental Health and Self-care

Mental Health | Survival Guide for Competitive Corporate People - Mental Health and Self-care

Hi Folks, Today, I wanted to write a manual for myself and high achievers who are in a highly competitive environment to optimize our productivity and stay on top of our game. The inspiration came during the pandemic lockdown and conversations I’ve been having with my friends and co-workers

Education | Ultimate Fixed Income 101: What are Credit Spread, Spread Duration, and DxS?

Education | Ultimate Fixed Income 101: What are Credit Spread, Spread Duration, and DxS?

Explore key credit risk metrics every fixed-income investor should know—credit spread, spread duration, and DxS. Learn how they impact bond pricing, portfolio risk, and investment strategy in changing market conditions.

Book] Growth | The Fourth Industrial Revolution - Klaus Schwab (2016)

Book] Growth | The Fourth Industrial Revolution - Klaus Schwab (2016)

🐵I. One-sentence summary: The Fourth Industrial Revolution by Klaus Schwab explores how technology is transforming society and the economy, and calls for stakeholders to work together to manage the changes and ensure that benefits are shared equitably. If you want to understand the blueprint for the future (i.e. the

Mental Health | Nature Video for Relaxation

Mental Health | Nature Video for Relaxation

Hi Folks, One of the things I am wishing for in 2023 and onwards is to be out in deep deep raw nature more. The mountains and the below water. It's been a while since I was able to have a deep bath in nature. I wanted to