Going to Pieces: Puzzles and the Brain

January 24, 2023 |Christine Morin
As the author of this article comments: "Solving puzzles together fills a basic human need for connection. You can do them alone, but as with sex, it's just not as much fun."
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The Meh-conomy & Matterhorn-sized risks: 12 themes for a fragmented world

January 23, 2023 |John Stackhouse

The skies above Davos were unusually cloudy during the World Economic Forum. The annual winter gathering, on the other hand, had unusual bursts of sun.

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As the U.S. hits the debt ceiling, what’s next for financial markets?

January 20, 2023 |Atul Bhatia, CFA

While a U.S. default is exceedingly unlikely, what are the costs of political brinkmanship for global financial markets?

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John Stackhouse Letters from Davos Day 4

January 19, 2023 |Christine Morin
Imagine, 99 year old Henry Kissinger, speaking from his home office, with his former student, Graham Allison, the celebrated military historian. I love John's insight from Davos.
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The Secret Power of the 8-minute Phone Call

January 16, 2023 |Christine Morin
I love this idea of the 8 minute call! How often do we want to pick up the phone and call a friend, because we want to hear their voice. Their intonation. Their laugh? And, are tired of texting? Making phone appointments are a good start.
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What’s ahead for investors as economic trends change in 2023?

January 12, 2023 |Joseph Wu, CFA

As economic trends shift, we believe 2023 will be characterized by continued volatility and in some cases, periods of risk-on market action.

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