Somebody Has to Pay: No Way Around That

Some people are surprised that their doctor would charge them for email replies when they take more than a few minutes to prepare. One patient said (“Your Doctor Replied to Your Email. That’ll Cost $25,” Wall Street Journal, March 8, 2024): “Patients like me who are complex patients, we require a lot of interaction,” says […]
How to trade an election

Listen to this story.Enjoy more audio and podcasts on iOS or Android. Your browser does not support the <audio> element. Investors differ in their approach to elections. Some see politics as an edge to exploit; others as noise to block out. Even for those without a financial interest, markets offer a brutally frank perspective on […]
Switzerland becomes first major economy to cut interest rates in surprise move

The Swiss national flag hangs from the Federal Palace, Switzerland’s parliament building, in Bern, Switzerland, on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. The Swiss National Bank cut its inflation forecast and showed no inclination of moving off its crisis-era settings, citing the francs strength and mounting global risks. Photographer: Stefan Wermuth/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty […]