Why Buffett's bet on Japan could turn on higher inflation, weakening dollar

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Reuters Money Make sense of the market.       Tweet       Share Why Buffett's bet on Japan could turn on higher inflation, weakening dollar Berkshire Hathaway Inc's $6.2 billion foray into Japan's five largest trading houses may signal billionaire Warren Buffett's expectation that inflation and a falling U.S. dollar may make international equities more attractive when economies worldwide recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Global funds once again opt out of stocks, despite rally, Reuters polls show Funds recommended equity holdings be trimmed to the lowest in over four years in August, despite record-breaking gains by world stocks, as the pandemic drags on and new data suggest the nascent economic rebound is stalling, Reuters polls found. Payment holiday parachute might COVID-proof government bonds, top fund says The option of a one-time payment holiday during times of intense crisis might enable countries to pandemic-proof their bonds, a prominent debt fund believes. EU watchdog flags harder line on cross-border funds management Brexit safeguards to stop asset managers in Britain running "shell" investment funds in the European Union to retain access to its markets should be hardwired into EU law, the bloc's securities watchdog said on Wednesday. United States Oil Fund faces possible SEC action: filing The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is considering enforcement action against United States Oil Fund LP, the largest crude oil exchange-traded fund, due to statements made after oil prices plunged into negative territory in April. Berkshire slashes Wells Fargo, JPMorgan stakes; adds Barrick Gold Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc said on Friday it has sold shares of some of the largest U.S. banks, slashing its stakes in Wells Fargo & Co and JPMorgan Chase & Co and exiting an investment in Goldman Sachs Group Inc . U.S. equity funds post $5.6 billion weekly inflow: Lipper U.S. equity, municipal and taxable bond funds posted inflows in the week ended on Wednesday, while money market fund saw outflows, according to Lipper. Column: Trump tax deferral poses a bigger threat to Social Security than you might think What happens to Social Security if we eliminate its funding?  Related Videos Asian factories shake off crisis gloom Business Best August for S&P 500 in 30+ years Markets Introducing the all-new Reuters News app The new Reuters News app is here, redesigned from the ground up to fit your busy life. Get it now on iOS Your world. Your news. More Newsletters Get Reuters News App Get Reuters TV App               © 2020 Thomson Reuters. All rights reserved. 3 Times Square, New York, NY 10036 Email Preferences    |   Privacy Policy    |   Terms and Conditions

Funding News for global health researchers from the Fogarty International Center at NIH

Funding opportunities and news for global health researchers from the Fogarty International Center at the U.S. National Institutes of Health. On behalf of the Fogarty International Center at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), the following funding opportunities, notices and announcements may be of interest to those working in the field of global health research. Updates are typically distributed once a week. COVID-19 Grants and Funding News Important news from NIH for grantees and grant applicants on the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Funding opportunities specific to COVID-19 from the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) information for NIH grant applicants and grant recipients, including NIH funding opportunities specific to COVID-19 from the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Coronavirus news, funding and resources for global health researchers compiled by Fogarty Funding Opportunities NIH funding opportunities focusing on global health and foreign collaboration. The NIH Common Fund's Harnessing Data Science for Health Discovery and Innovation in Africa (DS-I Africa) Virtual Symposium Platform is hosting State of Data Science Series. All sessions will also be recorded and posted on the DS-I Africa Virtual Symposium Platform website after each event. Upcoming session: September 15, 2020 Biomedical Imaging: Acquisition and Analysis Full schedule of State of Data Science Series sessions Register for the DS-I Africa Virtual Symposium Platform to participate in interactive sessions and activities. NIH funding opportunities for which foreign organizations, foreign components of U.S. organizations and/or other foreign components may apply. New Models of Integrated HIV/AIDS, Addiction, and Primary Care Services (R01 Clinical Trial Required) (PAR-20-273) and (R34 - Clinical Trial Optional) (PAR-20-274) Application Receipt Dates: November 18, 2020, August 11, 2021, and more Toward ElucidAting MechanismS of HIV Pathogenesis within the Mission of the NIDDK (Pathogenesis TEAMS) (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) (RFA-DK-20-022) Application Receipt Dates: March 3, 2021 and November 17, 2021 Funding from NIH's National Cancer Institute (NCI): NCI Clinical and Translational Exploratory/Developmental Studies (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) (PAR-20-292) Application Receipt Dates: October 20, 2020, February 19, 2021, and more Clinical Translation of Activated Optical Fluorescence Methods and Technologies for Sensitive Cancer Detection in Vivo (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) (PAR-20-295) Application Receipt Dates: February 10, 2021; October 13, 2021 NCI Pediatric In Vivo Testing Program (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (RFA-CA-20-034) Application Receipt Date: November 09, 2020 NIH events that may be of interest to global health researchers. Save the date: Virtual Global Mental Health Conference hosted by NIH's National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and Grand Challenges Canada April 5 - 7, 2021 Stay tuned for more details. Featured Fogarty News and Information NIH launches $58M Harnessing Data Science for Health Discovery and Innovation in Africa (DS-I Africa) program View all Fogarty news View and subscribe to Fogarty's Global Health Matters e-newsletter Funding News NIH funding news that may be relevant to global health researchers. Request for Information (RFI) on Encouraging AAALAC International-Accredited Institutions to Use Sections of the AAALAC Program Description in the OLAW Animal Welfare Assurance (NOT-OD-20-169) Upcoming Deadlines Mobile Health: Technology and Outcomes in LMICs Application deadline: September 24, 2020 AIDS application deadline: December 3, 2020 Tobacco Use and HIV in Low and Middle-Income Countries Application Receipt Date: September 24, 2020 Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) short-term U.S. Postdoctoral Fellowships in Japan Application deadline: October 1, 2020 Fulbright-Fogarty Fellows in Public Health Application deadline: October 13, 2020 Global Infectious Disease Research Training D71 application deadline: October 28, 2020 Emerging Global Leader Award Application deadline: November 4, 2020 Global Brain Disorders Research Application deadline: November 6, 2020 Reducing Stigma to Improve HIV/AIDS Prevention, Treatment and Care in LMICs Application deadline: November 12, 2020 Chronic, Noncommunicable Diseases and Disorders Research Training (NCD-Lifespan) D43 application deadline: November 13, 2020 Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases Initiative (EEID) Application deadline: November 18, 2020 Harnessing Data Science for Health Discovery and Innovation in Africa (DS-I Africa): Research Training Program due date: November 24, 2020 Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications Research due date: December 1, 2020 Open Data Science Platform and Coordinating Center due date: December 3, 2020 Research Hubs non-AIDS application due date: December 8, 2020 Research Hubs AIDS application due date: February 8, 2021 HIV-associated Noncommunicable Diseases Research at LMIC Institutions Application deadline: December 3, 2020 Upcoming deadlines for all Fogarty funding opportunities More Information View all Fogarty funding opportunities Search all NIH funding opportunities and notices Subscribe to NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts weekly emails   STAY CONNECTED:   SUBSCRIBER SERVICES:  Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe You are subscribed to receive Fogarty Funding Opportunities email updates at stevenmagallanes520.nims@blogger.com. 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COVID-19 Patients Can Give Back

COVID-19 Patients Can Give Back Sept. 1, 2020 | By AIR FORCE AIRMAN 1ST CLASS MELODY BORDEAUX With the flu season fast approaching and no approved vaccine developed for COVID-19, supplies of life-saving measures such as blood and plasma are being stretched. Read More

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Guard Performs COVID-19 Tests for Mission Critical Personnel

Guard Performs COVID-19 Tests for Mission Critical Personnel Sept. 1, 2020 | By Air Force Lt. Col. Jim St. Clair Due to an innovative partnership with Lexington Medical Center, airmen with the 169th Fighter Wing, South Carolina Air National Guard, are being rapidly tested for COVID-19 to ensure critical missions can continue uninterrupted. Read More

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Face of Defense: An Aviator Trailblazer

Face of Defense: An Aviator Trailblazer Sept. 1, 2020 | By Defense.gov Few people are labeled the "first" at much in the U.S. military, but Navy Lt. j.g. Madeline G. Swegle is not your average sailor. She's officially the Navy's first Black female tactical air pilot, marking a significant milestone for naval aviation. Read More

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