The clock is ticking. All eyes are on the Federal Reserve this week as it marks the start of the much-anticipated easing cycle. Yeah, the Fed’s monetary policy committee is widely expected to cut interest rates for the first time since 2020, making this central bank meeting one of the most important ones ever in…
The Ayurvedic approach to healthier meals
When whipping up meals for your loved ones, it is not just about what is on the plate, it is about your vibe too. According to Ayurvedic teachings, which have been around for a few thousand years, the cook’s emotional state can actually influence the quality of the food. So, if you are feeling like…
Is the customer always right?
During a recent family dinner at a restaurant, I found myself an unwilling spectator to a disheartening scene in the VIP dining room nearby. Our table was just outside the entrance, and from where we sat, we could hear a customer loudly berating a waiter over a minor issue. It was not the mistake itself…
Same old, same old
I caught the US presidential debate, and one line really summed it up: “They are eating the dogs. They are eating the cats. They are eating the pets of the people that live there.” That was how the night went for the former president in my book and I do not own any pets. The…
Back to school
Traders are now doubling down on their expectations that the Federal Reserve will stick with a modest quarter-point rate cut next week, after core consumer inflation came in a bit spicier than forecasted. The latest US government data showed the headline consumer price index (CPI) rising 0.2% month-over-month in August, perfectly matching estimates. However, core…