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EJ Elena Shin

EJ Elena Shin

Global Markets Recap - Week of August 14, 2023

Global Markets Recap - Week of August 14, 2023

1. What Moved the Markets? Europe The STOXX Europe 600 Index dropped 2.34% due to concerns about China's economy and higher European interest rates. Major indices also fell: France's CAC 40 by 2.40%, Germany's DAX by 1.62%, Italy's FTSE

Growth | Wherever you go, there you are: Mindfulness meditation in everyday life - Ph.D. Jon Kabat-Zinn (1994)

Growth | Wherever you go, there you are: Mindfulness meditation in everyday life - Ph.D. Jon Kabat-Zinn (1994)

Discover how Jon Kabat-Zinn's free pandemic meditations brought mindfulness and tranquility during uncertain times.

Growth | The Pilgrimage - Paulo Coelho (1987)

Growth | The Pilgrimage - Paulo Coelho (1987)

Discover the transformative power of 'The Pilgrimage' by Paulo Coelho, a book that ignited my passion to embark on the sacred Camino de Santiago pilgrimage.

Growth | The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself - Michael A. Singer (2007)

Growth | The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself - Michael A. Singer (2007)

Discover the transformative power of silence in 'Silence' by Erling Kagge. A journey from NYC's chaos to inner peace and nature's wisdom in Hawai'i.

Growth | Silence - Erling Kagge (2016)

Growth | Silence - Erling Kagge (2016)

Discover the transformative power of silence in 'Silence' by Erling Kagge, which accompanied my personal journey from NYC's chaos to inner peace and nature's wisdom in Hawai'i.

Global Markets Recap - Week of July 31, 2023

Global Markets Recap - Week of July 31, 2023

1. What Moved the Markets? Europe The pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index closed -2.44% lower as higher U.S. bond yields and disappointing European earnings reports dampened investor enthusiasm for riskier assets. Major country stock indexes, including Germany's DAX (-3.14%), France's CAC 40 Index

Growth | The Monk and the Philosopher - Matthiew Ricard (1997)

Growth | The Monk and the Philosopher - Matthiew Ricard (1997)

Discover a life-altering book that bridges cultures, challenges preconceptions, and offers a compassionate perspective. "The Monk and the Philosopher" integrates Eastern and Western wisdom, guiding readers towards a harmonious worldview.