The US dollar will stay strong even once the Fed eases rate hikes, and the central bank’s balance sheet reduction is the ‘elephant in the room,’ former Fed chief Alan Greenspan says

Former Fed chief Alan Greenspan. REUTERS The dollar will stay strong even once the Fed eventually eases up on rate hikes, former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan said. That’s because of the “elephant in the room”: the Fed reducing its balance sheet by $95 billion a month. “Investors should be aware that while dollar strength can…

Apple Watch Series 8 review: A big upgrade only if you’re coming from the Series 3 or older

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. The Apple Watch Series 8 isn’t a big upgrade if you own a Series 5 now newer, but users of Series 3 or older will get the best experience. Antonio Villas-Boas/Insider The Apple Watch Series 8 introduces Crash Detection, temperature sensing,…

A financial planner explains exactly how much you need to save every year to be comfortable

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. The author, financial planner Eric Roberge. Beyond Your Hammock My financial planning…

Apple Store employees in Glasgow vote to unionize

Workers at an Apple Store in Glasgow, Scotland, voted on Wednesday to unionize. The vote came after “several” months of negotiations that eventually saw Apple agree to recognize the ballot voluntarily. According to The Herald, employees at the company’s Buchanan Street location, one of two stores Apple operates in Scotland’s most populous city, voted “overwhelmingly”…

Comcast and Charter’s joint streaming venture is now called Xumo

Say hello to Xumo, the new branding for Comcast and Charter’s recently announced joint streaming venture. It’s an evolution of the previous Xumo, the ad-supported streaming service Comcast bought two years ago, that’s aiming to be “an entire entertainment ecosystem inclusive of streaming devices, content, and a platform for partners to reach audiences at scale,”…