Monthly Archives: November 2022

The only way oil prices can reach $120 per barrel is if there are a lot of supply disruptions, says Citi’s commodities chief

bymuratdeniz A rebound in Chinese demand won’t shoot oil prices higher, Citi’s commodities chief told Bloomberg TV. “The only way to get oil back to 110 [dollars] or 120 is to have a bunch of supply disruptions from place like Libya, Nigeria and maybe even Iran and Iraq.” While China’s demand for oil has picked…

A financial coach shares 4 lucrative ways she turned her personal brand into side-hustle income and how you can too in an uncertain economy

Patrina Dixon is a side-hustle founder and financial coach. courtesy of Dixon Patrina Dixon started her financial-coaching business in 2016 with a book and one-on-one sessions. Today, she runs her business, It’s My Money, as a side hustle. She shared how to start a side hustle and her most lucrative methods for generating passive income. …

Biden’s threatened windfall tax on oil company profits could backfire and drive up crude prices, Larry Summers warns

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers speaks at the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank in Washington, DC, on April 16, 2015. NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP via Getty Images Ex-Treasury Secretary Larry Summers said a windfall tax on oil majors would backfire, lifting prices. President Joe Biden has called on energy companies to…

There’s more downside ahead for the stock market as recent data pointing to a strong labor market means the Fed won’t be sending any dovish signals, UBS says

Spencer Platt/Getty Images Labor-market strength will likely prevent the Federal Reserve from signaling a shift toward rate cuts, UBS said Wednesday.  “The economy is slowing, but unlikely fast enough to prompt a policy pivot,” the top global investment officer at UBS Wealth Management said.  Wage growth could remain elevated with 1.9 job openings for every…

I’m one of 11 writers on ‘Abbott Elementary.’ The job is just as fun as it seems — we argue about whose joke is best and collaborate on every episode.

Brittani Nichols. Courtesy of Robin Roemer Brittani Nichols is a producer and writer on “Abbott Elementary.” She says being a writer on set during filming is all about problem solving. Nichols describes what it’s like to shoot “Abbott” as it airs. I first met Quinta Brunson on a web-series for Buzzfeed that we both acted…

An FHA loan is backed by the government, and it’s easier to get than a conventional mortgage

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. 10’000 Hours/Getty Images To qualify for an FHA loan, you need a…