They Look Like CDs, but They’re Annuities—and Sales Are Booming
The Fed’s high rates have sparked a boom in a long-overlooked investment, and sales show little sign of slowing.
Antin Infrastructure Partners Exceeds $10 Billion for Fifth Flagship Fund
The Paris-based investment firm has closed the largest infrastructure fund so far in 2024.
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USD/JPY Hits Four-Week High After BOJ Keeps Rate Unchanged
0318 GMT — USD/JPY rises to a four-week high after the Bank of Japan 8301-0.76%decrease; red down pointing triangle leaves its policy rate unchanged, dashing market speculation that the central bank ...
Senate Advances Social Security Boost for Public-Sector Workers
If passed, the legislation would increase benefit payments to more than three million retired teachers, law-enforcement ...
A Tiny Arab Minority Stands Between Israel and Syria
The Arabic-speaking Druze community straddles the border between two countries—and like Israel fears Islamists.
Trump Sinks Bipartisan Spending Deal, Demands Streamlined Bill
President-elect floats idea of pairing revised legislation with raising the debt ceiling, after many Republican lawmakers, ...
Japan’s Central Bank Holds Rates as Uncertainties Complicate Outlook
The Bank of Japan held its policy interest rate steady on Thursday as it waits for uncertainties abroad to clear further and ...
Bangladesh’s New Dawn Is Darkened by Settling of Old Scores
When the prime minister was toppled in an uprising, it was supposed to be a fresh start for the country, but the wounds left ...
What the Science Actually Says About Fluoride in Drinking Water
Do you need to be concerned about your tap water?