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Breaking into Finance: A Real-World Guide for Students and Future Leaders (technical and behavioral tips: lessons learned from a 15-year journey in Wall Street & City of London) - Part 5/5: Analyst level Deep-dive career guides

Table of Contents 1. Bonus Materials (Deep‑Dive Career Guides) – extra sections covering M&A investment banking, portfolio management, trading, buy‑side research, private equity, ESG investing, and quantitative vs. fundamental investing Bonus materials 1. M&A Investment Banking (Entry-Level Analyst) * Be Proactive in Your Learning: At the

Breaking into Finance: A Real-World Guide for Students and Future Leaders (technical and behavioral tips: lessons learned from a 15-year journey in Wall Street & City of London) - Part 4/5: Interview Prep Tips

Table of Contents 1. How Should I Prepare for Interviews? – technical, behavioural and company research prep; checklist 2. How Do I Build Confidence? – asking questions, mentors, owning wins 3. Everything Is a Mindset: How Do I Bounce Back from Setbacks? – handling rejection, mindset shifts Further Resources – curated links (Mergers &

Breaking into Finance: A Real-World Guide for Students and Future Leaders (technical and behavioral tips: lessons learned from a 15-year journey in Wall Street & City of London) - Part 3/5: On Being a Woman & Minority in Finance

Table of Contents 1. What Advice Would You Give Your Younger Self at 21? 1. Bonus 1 – On Gender and Being a Woman in Finance – reflections and lessons 2. Bonus 2 – On Being from a Minority Cultural Background & the Bamboo Ceiling 💖 Bonus] On Gender and Being a Woman in

Breaking into Finance: A Real-World Guide for Students and Future Leaders (technical and behavioral tips: lessons learned from a 15-year journey in Wall Street & City of London) - Part 2/5: Why Finace / Main Career Paths / Cultural Differences

Table of Contents 1. Why Did You Choose a Career in Finance? 2. What Are the Best Parts of Starting Your Career in Finance? 3. What Are the Main Career Paths in Finance? – IB, AM, PE/VC, impact investing, etc. 4. What Part of the Job Do You Enjoy the

Breaking into Finance: A Real-World Guide for Students and Future Leaders (technical and behavioral tips: lessons learned from a 15-year journey in Wall Street & City of London) - Part 1/5: Preface

Table of Contents Introduction & Preface – personal note, guide overview and dedication ✅ Breaking Into Finance — A Note to My Younger Self May marked graduation season across the US and UK. Aug 5th is my industry anniversary - the first official day I stepped into the world of finance as a

Obsidian Memo]🍁 Returning to the Table: Notes on Thanksgiving, Distance, and Beauty of Gentle Caring Presence

Hi All, This year marks my eighth Thanksgiving abroad outside the US. Usually, November means London—grey skies, long walks across the Thames, a dinner with friends, and my own rituals of reflection. Before the era of London Novembers, my own version of a “Thanksgiving tradition” was shaped across my

Finance | Leadership] How I Built a Global Career in Finance: A prelude to the upcoming series: Breaking Into Finance

A candid prelude to Breaking Into Finance, sharing how EJ Elena Shin built a global career across BlackRock and Aviva Investors. Insights on industry shifts, core skills, early-career challenges, and practical advice for students entering modern finance.

AI] The Future of Work, Robotics & AI Infrastructure (Elon's bold predictions: work will be optional & currency could be irrelevant)

Insights from Elon Musk and Nvidia’s Jensen Huang on humanoid robotics, AI infrastructure, and the future of work. Explore strategic partnerships, AI in space, and why Foundation by Isaac Asimov matters for leaders in the intelligence age.

Obsidian Memo | Culture Shocks] From Seoul to Toronto to New York to London: A Life in Translation

A reflective field guide to culture shocks and belonging across Seoul, Toronto, NYC, and London. An insider’s story of migration, identity, class, and lineage—and what it means to live between cultures yet feel at home in none and all.

Obsidian Memo] When “The Diplomat” Made My Life Make Sense

A reflective essay on how The Diplomat unlocked my hidden legacy—a life shaped by secrecy, patriarchy, and diplomacy—and my journey from stoicism and survival to feminine strength, self-acceptance, and the courage to rewrite power.

Markets | Leadership] FII - the Board of Changemakers Summary: Geo-Economics 2025: AI Power, Tokenized Finance, and the New Capital Map

Top CEOs explain how AI data-center power, tokenization, and GCC reforms are reshaping capital flows. Why U.S. growth, private markets, and M&A lead—and why power infrastructure is the decade’s bottleneck.

Sustainable/Impact Investing] Building for Planetary Renewal - Urban Sequoia (A lecture by Mina Hasman, Sustainability Director at SOM)

Urban Sequoia by Mina Hasman. Exploring how architecture can move beyond sustainability toward regeneration—where buildings act like trees, cities function as living ecosystems, and design, capital, and climate innovation converge to create a low-carbon, resilient future.

Sustainable/Impact Investing] Carbon Markets 2.0 – From Voluntary to Compliance-Driven Demand

Summary: Carbon markets are shifting from voluntary offsets to compliance-driven assets. This post breaks down insights from the Carbon Markets 2.0 event—how policy, data, and institutional capital are transforming carbon into a scalable, investable infrastructure class.

Conscious Leadership] 'Gather' Retreat - The Architecture of Belonging: On Community and the Future We’re Building (Oct 18, 2025)

Reflections from the Gather Autumn Away Day — exploring roots, values, and visions for a more connected, equitable future. A meditation on community, belonging, and the power of manifesting a life aligned with purpose.

Sustainable/Impact Investing] Labelled Bonds and the Pragmatic Turn: Notes from the Climate Bonds Conference 2025 (Oct 22, 2025)

Summary: why labelled bonds—green, social, and transition—remain resilient amid regulatory change, and how CIOs can deploy capital credibly in the era of pragmatic sustainability.

Sustainable/Impact Investing] The Electrotech Revolution: Notes from the Climate Bonds Conference 2025 (Oct 22, 2025)

Summary: why the Electrotech Revolution—driven by solar, EVs, and battery storage—is reshaping global capital flows, energy security, and long-term investment strategy for institutional investors.

Sustainable/Impact Investing] Unpacking the Energy Transition: How the Landscape Is Shifting on the Road to Net Zero (Oct 20, 2025)

Summary: Sustainable investing is evolving from slogans to delivery. Investors are holding long-term targets, revising near-term goals, and judging credibility via capex, ROI, and engagement—amid higher rates, policy uncertainty, and an infrastructure-plus-technology risk profile.

Sustainable/Impact Investing] Commercialisation at Scale — Leveraging Impact as a Growth Engine (Oct 22, 2025)

Summary: Institutional insights from the investor panel re: why sustainability must be reframed through risk and opportunity rather than morality—and how capital is being redirected into system-level innovation, circularity, and future-fit business models.

Leadership | Courage in a Fractured World: What Brené Brown Teaches Leaders About Resilience, Trust, and Modern Uncertainty

Brené Brown reveals why today’s leaders must master uncertainty, vulnerability, and emotional regulation. Discover how courage, trust, and self-awareness are becoming the core skill set for CEOs, CIOs, and investors in a fractured world.

Sustainable/Impact Investing] IRENA Global Renewables Outlook 2025 (Tracking the UAE Consensus)

Global renewables remain off-track to meet COP28 goals. Ahead of COP30 in Brazil, IRENA’s 2025 Outlook urges tripling capacity, doubling efficiency, and scaling blended finance to close a $2.8T gap—highlighting emerging-market opportunities and shifting ESG focus to real-economy impact.

Sustainable/Impact Investing] GIIN Event: Scalable Impact Through Innovation and Institutional Partnership (Oct 21, 2025)

Summary: London GIIN event - proven case studies from Sun King and Reactive Technologies, emerging market opportunities, quality manager selection criteria, and UK Mansion House Compact implications for institutional allocators and CIOs.

Conscious Leadership | Art Field Note] 💎 Grace, Heritage, and the Art of Adornment: Reflections from Lyon & Turnbull

A reflective essay on the Lyon & Turnbull private jewelry viewing in London — exploring legacy, craftsmanship, and the healing power of art. How beauty, story, and creative intention shape value, heritage, and conscious leadership.

AI | Leadership] When Grace Meets Justice: Reflections on the Launch of the Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice, ft. Amal Clooney

Amal Clooney and Philippa Webb launch Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice—using AI to scale legal aid, protect press freedom, and ensure tech serves human rights.

Book] Leadership | What It Takes - Stephen Schwarzman

A sharp, leadership-focused summary of 'What It Takes' by Stephen A. Schwarzman — distilling how ambition, judgment, and institutional design create enduring success. Essential reading for finance, policy, and academic leaders building systems that last.

Conscious Leadership]🐴What Horses Taught Me About Leadership

Personal essay: Falling off a horse taught me more about leadership than any boardroom ever could. In this reflective essay, I explore fear, trust, and the quiet strength it takes to lead with clarity, presence, and truth.

Sustainable/Impact Investing] COP30 in the Amazon: Baker Institute’s strategic dialogue on Recalibration of Climate Leadership and Capital (Oct 15, 2025)

Investor brief from the Baker Institute dialogue on COP30 in the Amazon—exploring Brazil’s emergence as a renewable powerhouse, the shift from negotiation to implementation, and why supply chain resilience will define the next era of climate and capital leadership.

Leadership | Jamie Dimon: Resilient Leadership

Leadership Alchemy: A deep dive into Jamie Dimon’s powerful comeback—how he turned exile after Citigroup into evolution, rebuilt Bank One brick by brick, and led JPMorgan through crisis. A story of humility, conviction, and leadership alchemy.

Leadership | Ray Dalio: The Art of Starting Over

Leadership Alchemy: Ray Dalio on leadership, radical transparency, and life’s five-step process for success. From Bridgewater to OceanX, discover how his principles of truth, humility, and systems thinking redefine what it means to lead and learn in a complex world.

Book] Leadership | Principles – Ray Dalio

Discover how Ray Dalio built Bridgewater from a two-bedroom apartment into one of the world’s most successful hedge funds by creating a company culture rooted in radical truth and radical transparency.

Leadership | Jon Gray: Leading with Heart and Clarity

Leadership Alchemy: Blackstone’s Jon Gray redefines modern leadership with warmth, humility, and purpose. From resilience and relationships to AI-driven investing, his words and actions remind us that true success is built on character, curiosity, and integrity.

AI | The Future of Work in the Age of AI (ft. Harvard Study & Goldman Sachs Exchange, Eric Schmidt, Jeff Bezos, etc.)

Discover how AI is reshaping the future of work. From JPMorgan’s AI-powered megabank plans to top generative AI use cases, explore workforce shifts, retraining, and what business leaders need to know for 2030 and beyond.

Markets | Leadership] The new face of wealth: The rise of the female investor (ft. McKinsey Report)

The rise of female investors. A great wealth transfer means women will control $34 trillion—about 38 % of U.S. assets— and £11.4 trillion—about 47 % of EU assets—by 2030. Learn how this shapes purpose-driven investing, risk management, sustainable investing and calls for advisor diversity.

Markets | Leadership] Bloomberg Women, Money & Power 2025 event in London (Oct 1, 2025)

Bloomberg Women, Money & Power 2025—AI, sustainable investing, private markets, M&A, women’s wealth and leadership. Insights from Google, Apollo, State Street, Franklin Templeton, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, PIMCO, Blackstone, Brown and Northwestern Endowments, Edmond de Rothschild, etc.

Obsidian Memo] A Soul-Marker Moment: Reflections on Leadership, AI, and the Future of Finance in Unprecedented Times (reason for a hope) - Barack Obama at O2 in London

After Obama’s talk at the O2 in London (Sep 24, 2025), I felt a profound exhale. His steady leadership on AI, capitalism & institutional change reaffirmed my impact and sustainable finance work. Reflections on belonging, responsibility, and the future.

Sustainable/Impact Investing] How Protecting Nature Becomes Profitable: Ilona Szabó on Brazil’s Nature Superpower

Ilona Szabó’s TED Talk highlights Brazil’s vision as a global ‘nature superpower,’ blending indigenous wisdom, policy, and finance to drive a regenerative economy and create new opportunities for institutional investors.

Obsidian Memo]📚 Summer recap & Reading List 2025: Leadership, AI, Sustainability & Resilience

Summer is often when we see the world more clearly — here are the books that sharpened mine in 2025. What is yours?

Sustainable/Impact Investing] Summary of The 3 Minute Interview: Amit Bouri, CEO & Co-Founder of GIIN

Amit Bouri of GIIN on the future of impact investing: how capital can act as a regenerative force, why institutional momentum matters, and where private markets can align returns with resilience.

Book] Leadership | Nonviolent Communication – Marshall Rosenberg

Discover powerful reading recommendations for leaders, including Nonviolent Communication's 4-step framework for empathetic dialogue.

Book] Leadership | The Courage to Be Disliked – Ichiro Kishimi & Fumichiro Koga

The Courage to Be Disliked book summary: Discover Adlerian psychology's core principle that past ≠ destiny. Learn science-backed strategies for self-reliance, authentic living, and overcoming people-pleasing. Essential for entrepreneurs and change-makers.

Conscious Leadership] What my first 8-day Ibiza sailing trip taught me

Discover lessons from my first sailing experiences—from dinghy training to an 8-day trip in Ibiza. Reflections on resilience, fear, and the way of water, plus practical tips and resources to start your own sailing journey.

Book] Leadership | The Authority Gap – Mary Ann Sieghart

The Authority Gap book summary: Discover why women's expertise is undermined 4x more than men's, including Supreme Court data and science-backed strategies. Essential insights for CEOs, boards, and equity-minded leaders building inclusive organizations.

Couch to first half-marathon - what it taught me, ft. practical tips

First half marathon reflections: from overcoming self-doubt to finishing 21.1 km at 2:24, I share lessons, race-day insights, and practical tips on training, fueling, and recovery—resources for anyone ready to run their first half marathon.

AI | AI Interviews - Chat GPT-5 / Sam Altman

GPT-5 is a profound leap beyond GPT-4, scaling toward the complexity of the human brain. It codes on demand, tackles advanced science, and communicates with striking nuance—reshaping how we work, learn, and create while raising urgent questions about truth, society, and the future.

Personal Finance/Market Insights] Tech Power vs Financial Power: A Battle Reshaping the Future, ft. Peter Thiel

For over a century, finance set the rules of global power. Now, technology is rising as the new architect of society. The contest between Wall Street and Silicon Valley is more than markets—it’s about who will design the systems that govern money, innovation, and the future itself.

Book] Leadership | Say It Well – Terry Szuplat

Say It Well book summary: Learn Obama's speechwriter's techniques for authentic, persuasive communication. Discover why story beats statistics, vulnerability builds trust, and empathy drives action. Essential for executives, politicians, and leaders.

Book] Leadership | The Confidence Code – Katty Kay & Claire Shipman

Discover The Confidence Code's science-backed strategies for closing the confidence gap. Learn why women apply for jobs at 100% qualification vs men at 60%, plus actionable techniques for leaders building inclusive cultures and equity-minded professionals.

Conscious Leadership] F1: Why I Work

“Sometimes there’s this moment when I’m in the car when everything is peaceful and no one can catch me. In that moment, I’m flying.” - Sonny Hayes, F1 Hi All, I want to talk about the movie I watched recently. F1 has officially made it into my

Book] Leadership | Empathy Economics – Owen Ullmann

Empathy Economics book summary: Discover Janet Yellen's groundbreaking leadership combining rigorous analysis with human impact. Learn why empathy enhances decision-making and policy outcomes. Essential for policy-makers, allocators, and leaders.

Personal Finance/Market Insights] Powell's Final Stand: What Jackson Hole Really Revealed About Markets and Power - Dovish turn, employment risk tilt, and structural shift per AI and digital currency

Powell’s final Jackson Hole speech underscored a dovish pivot: the Fed signaled openness to rate cuts, moved toward a flexible, data-driven policy framework, and cited labor market stability as its new priority—reflecting AI, digital currency, and global structural shifts.

Personal Finance/Market Insights] Howard Marks, 13Fs, and the Road Ahead for 2025

Markets have been turbulent since April, with 13F filings showing a shift from pricey big tech into healthcare, construction, and rate-sensitive sectors. Howard Marks warns equities are overvalued—urging rebalancing, patience, and defensive positioning.

Personal Finance/Market Insights] Tariffs, AI, and the 401(k) Revolution: A Global Rebalancing of Capital & Opportunity for Impact Investing

Executive Summary The global capital markets stand at an inflection point. Three disruptive forces—tariff realignments, AI-driven productivity, and the democratization of retirement capital through alternative assets—are colliding to reshape investment paradigms. President Trump’s August 2025 executive order allowing 401(k) retirement plans to invest directly in crypto,

Obsidian Memo] I've Been Thinking…On the Future of Capitalism - AI, Digital Currency, Geopolitics & Impact, ft. BLK Larry Fink's Letter

Capitalism is evolving, not collapsing. AI, tokenization, and digital currency are reshaping markets, ownership, and money. The blueprint of Capitalism 2.0 is being written—who will design it, and for whose benefit?

Sustainable/Impact Investing] Carbon Markets: Risks, Realities, and Opportunities - Full version

Carbon markets explained—separating hype from reality across ETS and voluntary systems. An in-depth guide to risks, integrity challenges, and opportunities in high-quality credits, engineered removals, and geospatial MRV, with actionable insights for investors.

Sustainable/Impact Investing] Carbon Markets: Risks, Realities, and Opportunities — Executive Brief

Executive brief on carbon markets separating hype from reality across ETS and voluntary markets. Covers risks (quality, policy, volatility) and opportunities (high-integrity credits, engineered removals, geospatial MRV), plus an action checklist for investors.

Market Insights] US Pension CIOs on Private Markets

Pension CIOs see volatility but focus on long-term strategy, scaling private markets, fee discipline, and selective real assets.

Sustainable/Impact Investing] From ESG to Impact: The Evolution of Sustainable Finance

How sustainable finance is shifting focus from simply screening out risks to actively creating positive social and environmental outcomes.

Sustainable/Impact Investing] Catalytic Capital: Unlocking Trillions for Net Zero

Why catalytic capital is the keystone to mobilize private markets for climate solutions—especially in emerging economies.

Sustainable/Impact Investing] The Future of Private Markets in the Age of Transition

Why private markets will define the next era of energy & infrastructure investing.

Obsidian Memo]🌍 From Compliance to Conviction: Sustainable Investing as a Catalyst for Systemic Transformation

Panel Discussion - Discover how sustainable investing is shifting from compliance to conviction—exploring ESG, regenerative finance, biodiversity, AI, and systems thinking as catalysts for systemic transformation in global markets.

Obsidian Memo]🌍 That’s a wrap — London Climate Action Week.

London Climate Action Week 2025 highlighted the future of impact investing — from Ed Miliband’s climate innovation address and COP30 Brazil prep to carbon removal, sustainable cities in the age of AI, and even wisdom from an Andean shaman on reconnecting with nature.

Sustainable/Impact Investing] From Decarbonization to Value Creation: Embedding Sustainability in the Global Energy Transition

The global energy transition is a $4.5T annual opportunity by 2030. For asset managers, sovereign wealth funds, and institutional investors, sustainability has shifted from compliance to competitive edge—driving cheaper capital, alpha generation, and leadership in the next investment cycle.

Essay Collection: Recordings from Seoul. (Summer 2025).

*The introduction has been updated in September 2025. Hi everyone — it’s here. I’m grateful to share Recordings from Seoul — a new collection of essays I wrote during a recent trip to South Korea. What began as reflective notes on memory evolved into something more layered: a written homecoming

Personal Finance & Market Insights] Updated - Why this space exists: Reflections on Financial Crisis, Capitalism, and Continuity

Reflections on crisis, capital, and continuity—from witnessing the Asian and Global Financial Crises to exploring Cuba, China, and the Nordics. Lessons on resilience, systems, and the future of wealth-building in an age of change, AI, and generational wealth transfer.

Newsletter - Week of March 24, 2025

This week's line-up: 1. Markets & Investing 2. Leadership 3. Conscious Living - Why I Run: A Journey Back to Myself (ft. Audio version)/ Eckhart Tolle's 'New Earth' 4. AI - AI Foundational Series: "Where Do We Even Begin?" Part 2: Machine

AI Foundational Series - Part 2] Machine Learning vs. Deep Learning vs. AGI

Understanding How AI Learns—And What It Means for Humanity

Why I Run: A Journey Back to Myself

A raw and honest reflection on how running became my mirror, meditation, and method for healing—across countries, careers, and the quiet reckoning of learning to trust myself again. From Couch to 5K to half-marathon, running became more than movement—a ritual, a teacher, and a way home to myself.

AI Foundational Series - Part 1] What Is AI? A Historical and Conceptual Overview

AI’s evolution: from Turing’s vision to deep learning and AGI. Discover key breakthroughs, AI winters, and where intelligence is headed next.

Newsletter - Week of March 10, 2025

This week's line-up: 1. Why I started this newsletter & Lessons from 22 years of expat journey (#IWD) 2. Markets & Investing 3. Conscious Living 4. AI 5. My Favorites 6. Quote of the week 📰 Why I started this newsletter... Why I Started This Newsletter Lessons from 22

AI | grok3 vs. chatgpt4 pro vs. perplexity vs. claude vs. gemini vs. copilot

Compare Grok3, ChatGPT-4 Pro, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot. Discover their pros, cons, use cases, and when to use each AI tool. A 2025 guide to choosing the best AI assistant for research, coding, writing, and productivity.

What does 'Trump 2.0' mean for Sustainable Investing?

(More comprehensive version coming up soon, but sneak peek into what's coming below!) Hi All, Indeed, the wheel has started to turn, and the past three weeks since Trump's inauguration have been a whirlwind of executive orders and shock waves reverberating across the global system. I

Key Figures in the Trump 2.0 Era: JD Vance

JD Vance, VP of the US, rises to power alongside Trump and Musk. This article explores their influence on AI, geopolitics, tariffs, and sustainable finance, analyzing the potential impact on US policy and global affairs. Stay informed on this pivotal political trio.

Obsidian Memo] Revisiting the Social Contract in the Age of AI

As AI shapes our world, it's time to rethink the social contract between individuals and governments. Inspired by Baroness Shafik's What We Owe Each Other, I explore how AI influences rights, responsibilities, and freedoms. Let’s discuss how we can evolve our relationship with technology.

Newsletter - Week of Dec 18, 2023

Hi All, It's Christmas here! (Equally, happy Hanukkah!). There is no theme for this week other than, RELAXATION & REJUVENATION. We will be back after this holiday season! As always let me know if you have any suggestions and/or feedback! If you liked it, please subscribe and

Global Markets Recap - Week of Dec 18, 2023

1. What Moved the Markets? Europe 🏈 Bottom Line: European stocks showed mixed performance with the STOXX Europe 600 near a one-year high, while the UK economy faces inflation slowdown and potential recession, and German business sentiment worsens, with European Central Bank officials indicating interest rates will remain high for the

Newsletter - Week of Dec 11, 2023

Hi All, This week's theme is RENEWAL & GROWTH. As the crisp air ushers in the festive season, it's that special time of the year again – a time for reflection, celebration, and heartfelt reunions. As we gather with our loved ones, embracing the joy and warmth

Wheel of Life - rate your life

Hi All, In this spirit of renewal and growth, I’m excited to share with you some invaluable tools for goal-setting in 2024. I found these tools during the pandemic soul searching, and these resources are designed to help you articulate and achieve your aspirations, whether they’re personal, professional,

Global Markets Recap - Week of Dec 11, 2023

1. What Moved the Markets? Europe 🏈 Bottom Line: In Europe, financial markets had a mixed week as the STOXX Europe 600 Index rose, the European Central Bank left its record-high deposit rate unchanged at 4% but adjusted down inflation and growth projections, the Bank of England maintained its rate (5.

Newsletter - Week of Nov 27 & Dec 4, 2023

Hi All, This week's theme is the POST-WORLD-ORDER. I hope you had a cozy weekend with your beloved friends and family. Also, a happy belated 12/12 to those who are celebrating! In these past weeks, we witnessed the loss of two prominent figures: Henry Kissinger and Charlie

Chapter 1: Introduction to Python for Quantitative Finance

Learn why Python has become essential in finance. From setting up your first environment to analyzing stocks with yfinance and Plotly, this guide introduces core Python concepts every aspiring investor and portfolio manager should know.

Global Markets Recap - Week of Dec 4, 2023

1. What Moved the Markets? Europe 🏈 Bottom Line: European stocks and major indexes advanced due to expectations of central bank rate cuts amid slowing inflation and economic challenges, while government bond yields fell and the ECB signaled a dovish shift. * European Stocks Advance: The STOXX Europe 600 Index rose for

Global Markets Recap - Week of Nov 27, 2023

1. What Moved the Markets? Europe 🏈 Bottom Line: European stock markets rallied and government bond yields fell, driven by a significant drop in Eurozone inflation and hawkish central bank responses, with Germany experiencing a rise in unemployment and the UK showing signs of housing market stabilization. * The pan-European STOXX Europe

Newsletter - Week of Nov 6, 2023

Hi All, This week's theme is PEACE. As I type this, it is 11:11 today! Hope you are setting the intentions for the next cycle. Also, Happy Diwali if you are celebrating!! Hope you are having a rejuvenating weekend!! :D This week's highlights were the

Global Markets Recap - Week of Nov 6, 2023

1. What Moved the Markets? Europe 🏈 Bottom Line: In Europe, mixed stock market performances and rising government bond yields reflected growing concerns about prolonged high-interest rates, while various economic indicators suggested a sluggish economy. * European Stock Markets: The STOXX Europe 600 Index (-0.21%), reflecting dimmed optimism about a peak

Newsletter - Week of Oct 30, 2023

Hi All, This week's theme is AI. (and for those who are celebrating, have fun at Guy Fawke's Bone Fire Night in the UK! It's me and my friends' long-standing tradition to celebrate the day with the slogan below :)) "Remember, remember, the

Global Markets Recap - Week of Oct 30, 2023, incl. FOMC key takeaways

1. What Moved the Markets? November FOMC key takeaways: *Chair Jerome Powell's press conference recording. Press conference transcript. Federal Reserve issues FOMC statementRecent indicators suggest that economic activity expanded at a strong pace in the third quarter. Job gains have moderated since earlier in the year but remainBoard

Newsletter - Week of Oct 23, 2023

Hi All, This week's theme is TRUST. This will make sense as you read more. Officially, autumn has arrived. Halloween decorations are popping up here and there, and we get to sleep one more hour this weekend with the end of British Summer Time today. I also wanted

Global Markets Recap - Week of Oct 23, 2023

1. What Moved the Markets? Europe 🏈 Bottom Line: European markets edged lower amid interest rate, economic, and geopolitical concerns, while the ECB held rates steady to address inflation, amidst declining business activity across the Eurozone and a rise in UK unemployment, reflecting a challenging economic outlook. * Stock Index Decline: European

Newsletter - Week of Oct 16, 2023

Hi All, This week's theme is NATURE. I had the privilege of visiting Oxfordshire this week with WWF & Yorkshire Wildlife Trust to visit the Ingleborough nature restoration site that my company is supporting and I was surprised to learn that the UK is one of the most

Travel | Nature restoration site visit with WWF - Ingleborough National Nature Reserve

Discover the Wild Ingleborough project, a holistic venture in Yorkshire restoring nature, enhancing biodiversity, and fostering community-nature harmony.

Leadership | Queen Elizabeth I - A Beacon of Resolute Leadership and Visionary Governance

Explore the inspiring life of Queen Elizabeth I, whose reign from 1558-1603 left a lasting legacy. Discover how her story offers timeless leadership lessons.

Global Markets Recap - Week of Oct 16, 2023

1. What Moved the Markets? Europe 🏈 Bottom Line: European stocks faced significant headwinds, ending the week in the red due to uncertainty about interest rates, escalating Middle East conflict, and disappointing earnings reports. * Stock Performance: The STOXX Europe 600 (-3.44%), driven by concerns about interest rates, Middle East tensions,

Newsletter - Week of Oct 9, 2023

Hi All, What a week it has been! This week's theme is Courage. I haven’t slept well since last Saturday. I have been on the phone with my friends, checking on them. I don’t want to take a side nor is it my place to do

Global Markets Recap - Week of Oct 9, 2023

1. What Moved the Markets? Europe 🏈 Bottom Line: The STOXX Europe 600 Index managed to break a three-week streak of losses, ending the week with a 0.95% gain. This rebound was primarily driven by a combination of dovish comments from Federal Reserve policymakers and indications that China was considering

Newsletter - Week of Oct 2, 2023

Hi All, This week's theme is 'kindness.' This week's prompt was inspired by the mindfulness class led by my dear friend Daniela (website) @womenmakestories. This week was the second week of her 10-week series and I am glad that I was able to carve

Global Markets Recap - Week of Oct 2, 2023

1. What Moved the Markets? Europe 🏈Bottom Line: The pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index concluded the week with a 1.18% decline, primarily driven by surging bond yields and concerns about prolonged higher interest rates. Major European stock indexes, including Italy's FTSE MIB (-1.53%), Germany's

Newsletter - Week of Sep 25, 2023

Hi All, I can't believe it's already the end of September! This week's theme is 'nourishment'. What are you doing to keep your mind, body, and soul nourished? I'm a natural helper who tends to prioritize the needs of others

Travel | Scottish Highlands (2-day weekend getaway)

Discover the enchanting Scottish Highlands in a two-day adventure! From fairytale landscapes to profound history, join us on a journey through misty mountains, legendary castles, and the magic of nature.

Global Markets Recap - Week of Sep 25, 2023

1. What Moved the Markets? Europe 🏈Bottom line: European stock markets declined amid concerns about higher interest rates and a weakening Chinese economy, with major indices posting losses; European government bond yields rose, and Eurozone inflation eased in September, while the UK's GDP growth was revised upward, but

Global Markets Recap - Week of Sep 18, 2023

1. What Moved the Markets? Europe 🏈 Bottom line: European equities declined due to central bank rate signals and economic concerns, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index falling 1.98%, while central banks like the BoE and SNB surprised markets by holding rates, and deteriorating Eurozone PMI data indicated continued contraction

Newsletter - Week of Sep 11, 2023

Hi all, Self-improvement. This is the theme of the week. I've decided to give myself a theme each week to ponder upon and reflect on my life as a guiding light to evaluate myself. The bottom line is that we are all gonna die. I am going to