The article offers real-time TWD to IDR exchange rates, analyzing market fluctuations and trading opportunities, while emphasizing the importance of economic developments in both countries for traders.

To achieve financial freedom, you can start with a monthly income of $1000. Financial lawyer Erika Kullberg recommends investing in dividend stocks and REITs, as well as P2P lending and crowdfunding. Cost-free options include creating e-books and online courses, and you can also generate income through a YouTube channel and blog. The key is to persist in investing for returns, achieve qualitative changes through compound interest, and pay attention to tax issues.

Passive income sounds like a dream — money flowing in while you sleep. But here's the reality: it requires serious legwork upfront. The good news? Once you crack it, the compounding effect is real.
Financial expert Erika Kullberg broke down the math: to hit $1K monthly, you need either

Recessions can benefit certain sectors like groceries, healthcare, and beauty products, while insurance and wholesale real estate also perform consistently. Investing in these areas can stabilize portfolios during economic downturns.

E.W. Scripps Co. (SSP) just activated a shareholder rights plan—basically a corporate defense move—after getting hit with an unsolicited acquisition proposal. Here's what went down:
The Defense Tactic:
The board approved a one-year limited shareholder rights plan effective immediately. Think of it

Mane Global just nuked its entire $80M Shake Shack position in Q3, offloading 570,507 shares. This was their 8th-largest holding at 3.4% of AUM – so yeah, kind of a big deal.
Here's the thing: SHAK's down 33% YTD and sliding hard since August, so Mane might've just taken profits before things got w

The Fear and Greed Index has hit its lowest level since the COVID crash, signaling extreme market fear due to tariff tensions between the US and China. This fear often leads to sharp market selloffs, raising concerns about potential volatility. Historical trends suggest extreme fear can present buying opportunities, but caution is advised.

Amazon's cloud dominance is faltering as AWS's market share declines to 29%. Neoclouds like CoreWeave and DigitalOcean, focusing on AI infrastructure, are rapidly gaining traction. This segment is projected to grow significantly, impacting Amazon's profitability and market valuation.

Natural gas futures declined due to record production levels despite mixed weather forecasts and decreasing inventories. While supply remains high, the potential for colder winter conditions could influence future demand and pricing.

Crude oil prices fell due to potential peace terms between Ukraine and Russia, which could increase supply. Meanwhile, weak U.S. economic indicators and diminished demand contribute to the downward pressure on prices, compounded by oversupply from OPEC and geopolitical uncertainties.

The KOSPI rebounded by 0.30% after a two-day selloff, closing at 3,857.78, fueled by gains in financials and tech. Wall Street's positive momentum and hints of a potential rate cut boosted investor confidence.

Optimists vs Pragmatists
UBS analyst Geoffrey Kendrick recently made a bold prediction: XRP could reach $12.50 by 2028, which corresponds to an annualized increase of 73%. But is this number outrageous?
In comparison, Morningstar expects the entire cryptocurrency market to grow by 10% annually. This analyst is more conservative—predicting that XRP can outperform the market, reaching around $6 by 2030 (an annualized 20%), which represents a 150% upside relative to the current price of $2.40.
Two "catalysts": one reliable, one uncertain.
Reliable: SEC's XRP Spot ETF
- Originally scheduled for approval in October, now postponed due to government shutdown, expected to be implemented in November-December.
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When evaluating whether to buy a stock, two numbers deserve your attention: cost of equity (what shareholders expect to earn) and cost of capital (what the company actually pays to raise money).
Think of it this way:
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Buffett emphasizes protecting wealth from inflation through skill development and real estate investment. Skills remain valuable and inflation-proof, while real estate appreciates in value, offering a stable hedge against inflation.

TSL stock has risen 28% this year, with long positions betting on the future of AI and Bots taxi services. However, this week's major moves by Waymo may cool investors down.
Overview of the Competitive Landscape
Waymo announced this week the launch of fully autonomous driving operations in five new cities: Miami, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando. Waymo now operates in 10 cities and has completed over 10 million autonomous rides.
And what about TSL? Currently, there are only 30 Bots taxiing in Austin, Texas for testing, with plans to expand to 500 by the end of the year. More importantly, TSL still requires safety drivers in the car, while Waymo removed them as early as 2020. TSL's goal is to achieve fully autonomous driving by the end of this year.
The cost of chasing
Although TSL has just obtained operating permission in Arizona, by the time it enters Phoenix next year, Waymo will already have 40