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Airline to penalise unvaccinated employees with pricey health insurance
This US airline is penalising unvaccinated employees with a hefty monthly health insurance fee of $200
Delta Airlines has ordered unvaccinated employees to pay an additional surcharge of $200 a month for health insurance.
The airline says that in recent weeks, all employees who required treatment in hospital were not fully vaccinated..
The average cost for a hospital trip to treat Covid-19 has cost the airline approximately $40,000 per person.The airline plans to action the penalty on the first of November this year.
“This surcharge will be necessary to address the financial risk the decision to not vaccinate is creating for our company”
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US President Biden urges private businesses to vaccinate employees
A number of other US companies have taken a slightly alternative approach, and have instead chosen to mandate vaccinations among employees.
This comes as the highly infectious Delta Covid-19 variant continues to make its way into parts of the country with low vaccination rates.
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U.S. jobs report, Fed decisions, and Japan’s economic risks explained
January US jobs report sparks uncertainty; analysts debate impact on Federal Reserve policy and market confidence.
January US jobs report sparks uncertainty; analysts debate impact on Federal Reserve policy and market confidence.
The January US jobs report shows a mixed picture for the economy, with payroll revisions and steady unemployment leaving analysts questioning the impact on Federal Reserve policy. We break down what the numbers mean for interest rates and market confidence.
US stock markets could face turbulence as investors digest the latest jobs data. David Scutt from StoneX explains how these figures may influence equities and what the outlook is for global markets.
Meanwhile, developments in Japan and a strengthening yen could spark new macroeconomic risks. From carry trades to unexpected shocks, we explore how these factors ripple across the global economy.
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Alphabet launches $20B bond to fund AI expansion
Alphabet’s $20B bond offering highlights investor confidence in AI growth, enabling funding without shareholder dilution.
Alphabet’s $20B bond offering highlights investor confidence in AI growth, enabling funding without shareholder dilution.
Alphabet has launched a record $20 billion bond offering to finance its massive AI infrastructure build-out, signalling strong investor confidence in the company’s growth strategy. The oversubscribed sale shows that investors are betting on Alphabet’s AI potential and long-term returns.
By using debt instead of equity, Alphabet can raise funds without diluting shareholders. The money will support AI research, advanced computing, and other strategic projects, cementing the company’s leadership in the sector.
Brad Gastwirth from Circular Technologies explains how corporate debt is reshaping tech financing and how investors perceive AI-linked bonds. This record issuance could set a trend for other tech companies looking to fund innovation.
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AI tax tool sparks market turmoil for financial firms
Major financial firms’ stocks fell sharply after an AI tax tool launch, raising investor fears of disruption in advisory services.
Major financial firms’ stocks fell sharply after an AI tax tool launch, raising investor fears of disruption in advisory services.
Shares of major financial services firms tumbled after the launch of a new AI-powered tax planning tool. LPL Financial dropped nearly 11%, while Charles Schwab and Raymond James Financial fell more than 9%, signalling investor concern over AI disrupting traditional advisory services.
Morgan Stanley also saw a 4% decline as fears grow that AI could replace some of the most profitable offerings of established firms. Earlier this year, the introduction of other AI models already caused turbulence in software stocks, suggesting this could be a broader trend affecting multiple sectors.
The iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers and Securities ETF was down 4% on Tuesday, reflecting the market-wide uncertainty surrounding AI adoption in finance. Investors are closely watching whether AI will complement or cannibalise the industry’s core services.
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