Robert Reich's writes at robertreich.substack.com. His latest book is "THE SYSTEM: Who Rigged It, How To Fix It." He is Chancellor's Professor of Public Policy at the University of California at Berkeley and Senior Fellow…
How the spending habits of Singapores rich changed…
Singapore's wealthy elite are accustomed to frequent international travel. With travel at a standstill during the pandemic, their habits have shifted. They've traded parties for six-person yacht dinners and international vacations for staycations at 5-star…
US stocks fall after a $30 billion wave…
Lucas Jackson/Reuters US stocks fell on Monday as traders braced for the after-effects of a selling-spree tied to hedge fund Archegos. Archegos is the family office of former Tiger Management trader Bill Hwang. Nomura and…
Massive ship blocking the Suez Canal has been…
After being stuck since Tuesday, the Ever Given has been "partially refloated." The massive cargo vessel caused a blockage in the Suez Canal, straining global trade. It's still not known when the canal will be…
The COVID pandemic is calling out the hospitality…
Wellness has been a buzzword in the hospitality industry for years. The pandemic has created a new focus on safety and cleanliness across the world, especially in hospitality. The change shows that hospitality's focus on…
How to talk to your boss about creating…
Reflect on your motivations and what you're looking for out of your career. Explain to your boss why working from home benefits you and the organization. Pitch it as an experiment and be prepared to…
The Suez Canal has a contentious history and…
Since its opening, there have been five closures to the Suez Canal. One of these incidents forced the Suez Canal — one of the world's most vital shipping routes — to shut down for years.…
Biden is splitting with Obama on the economy…
Biden's first economic package was bold in its size, breadth, and lack of bipartisanship. It's a sharp contrast to the smaller package of the Obama era — and that era's slower recovery. It shows Biden…
Junior bankers describe their schedules amid burnout
Hello everyone! Welcome to this weekly roundup of stories from Insider's Business co-Editor in Chief Matt Turner. Subscribe here to get this newsletter in your inbox every Sunday. What we're going over today: Samantha Lee/Insider Here's…