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Published: Jan 31, 2020 6:06 am ET
Prime Minister Boris Johnson waves from the door of Number 10, Downing Street
A funny thing happened to the U.K. election rally — it’s fizzled out.
The election of the Boris Johnson-led Conservative Party has put an end to three years of crippling deliberation over whether Britain would leave the European Union, in what was hoped would be an unfreezing of both consumer and business spending. Business surveys such as the closely followed purchasing managers indexes from IHS Markit have picked up, and consumer surveys have shown a smaller but still noticeable improvement.
As the U.K. officially exits the European Union on Friday night, there’s only one place showing less excitement — financial markets.
The iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF EWU-0.06% rallied nearly 4% from the day before the Dec. 12 general election to its peak last month. It has dropped about 4% since.
Even bigger moves, and then flops, have been seen in British banks such as the Royal Bank of Scotland RBS+2.8% and Lloyds Banking Group LYG+2.36% .
The British pound GBPUSD+0.1% shot up as high as $1.3515, but has since settled to a range between $1.29 and $1.32.
Ritu Vohora, equities investment director at M&G Investments, said Johnson’s announcement that the government will not extend its transition period beyond the end of 2020 has capped gains.
“This raises the prospect of a cliff-edge exit for the U.K. leaving the EU without a formal trade deal, and it having to trade on WTO terms,” Vohora said. The pronouncement from U.K. Chancellor Sajid Javid that the U.K. will not be a rule taker further raised concerns over a hard Brexit.
Fahad Hassan, a fund manager at Atlantic House Fund Management, compared the U.K. election impact on markets to what he has seen elsewhere.
“Emerging markets go through these massive cycles around elections all the time,” he said. “The interest rates of the country start falling and that precipitates a pickup in growth rates.”
In the U.K., however, interest rates are already very low — the yield on the benchmark 10-yield gilt was just 0.56% on Thursday.
“This is not going to be like an emerging markets recovery where the pound kind of rallies and then the U.K. economy picks up on the back of that, because you don’t have the other end, which is the rates falling, because rates can’t fall anymore, therefore local assets can’t re-rate,” he said.
Britain’s economy may get a lift from unleashed pent-up demand to hire and spend amid the Brexit uncertainty. But what will matter more is the global growth environment, rather than the first Johnson administration budget to be delivered on March 11, said Hassan.
Joseph Little, global chief strategist at HSBC Global Asset Management, said U.K. assets are very attractive for a dollar- or euro-based investor.
“Sterling has obviously depreciated significantly and remains at low valuation levels in inflation-adjusted terms,” he said. “And the U.K. equity market, particularly the big caps, offer some really attractive valuations, both in their own right but also relative to what’s available in other equity markets around the world.”
M&G’s Vohora also is enticed by valuations in the U.K., noting companies in the MSCI UK trading as a 22% discount to MSCI World. The dividend yield of the FTSE All-Share is over 4%, the highest among the major regions, she said.
“Having conviction on what’s going to happen on the macro side, having conviction on what’s going to happen on the politics side is pretty tricky at this point, but I think the critical observation for investors is at least we’re getting paid to absorb and take on some of that uncertainty in the U.K.,” added HSBC’s Little.
Hassan said he likes U.K.-based engineering and industrial firms such as Melrose UK:MRO-0.83% and Rolls-Royce UK:RR-0.47% that could benefit from an acceleration in global growth.
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When women face confrontation in the workplace, they tend to suppress their feelings, stew, and create more problems for themselves, That’s why women would benefit and gain greater respect at work if they learned to push back in real time, according to Joan Kuhl, a gender strategist and author of “Dig Your Heels In,” a how-to guide for women about standing up for change in the workplace
Know Your Value founder Mika Brzezinski recently interviewed Kuhl about why women struggle with speaking up in real time.
“I point the finger at bias,” said Kuhl. “I do think that society’s perception of how we’re supposed to behave, how we’re not supposed to behave — it’s there.”
Speaking up, however, is an important tool for gaining respect and power in the workplace.
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“Knowing your value and being able to articulate who you are...It puts you in the position to influence,” said Kuhl. “...If you believe you have a role in a conflict or missed opportunity, that gives you the ability to strengthen your endurance to go back in there and do something about it. Not let it fester.”
However, women struggle internally to speak when the moment calls for it, said Kuhl.
“Impostor syndrome. People who are confident and high-achieving they still suffer from it, men or women,” Kuhl said. “But the consequences for women are worse.”
Women often feel silenced when men interrupt them, or if there is an aggressive person in a meeting, Kuhl said. Sometimes, a solution can come in the form of small gestures, like facial expressions.
“Here’s one of the things I struggled with,” Kuhl recalled. “When someone is talking in a meeting and I want them to shut up — the aggressor in the meeting — I [used to] nod and smile. That encourages them to keep talking. And I actually don’t agree with what they’re saying, so I’ve had to practice into the mirror being neutral, and that will halt someone in their sentence.”
So what do you do if you miss the moment to speak up? Kuhl said it’s never too late.
“Women regret not taking the moment. They go into a meeting, they were prepared, but somebody kept interrupting them,” Kuhl said. “Don’t let it fall away from there. Send an email and follow up. Get back in front of them. Go into their office, knock on the door and say ‘I had a really important point to make, and I’m a leader here too. I want to make sure that my perspective is on the table.’”
Brzezinski said that some women tend to retreat and gossip about what happened, rather than stand up for themselves.
“If you don’t push back in real time, in the moment, you go to talk to a lot of other people about it,” Brzezinski said. “It’s so destructive. Even worse, you’re trying to rally support for your feelings that were hurt instead of dealing with the issue.”
Kuhl argued that such an approach only decreases womens’ power and makes them into victims. Instead, women should own their power and speak up while keeping the overall business in mind. Management will have to be receptive.
“One thing I recommend to women is alignment with the business case,” Kuhl said. “The reason why we’re trying to give our input is because we believe we’ll make the business better. That’s what gender equality is doing. It’s not ‘she wins, he loses.’ We’re saying that we can unlock more innovation if you understand our perspective, our point of view.”
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It may sound more like science fiction than science fact, but researchers have created bionic jellyfish by embedding microelectronics into these ubiquitous marine invertebrates with hopes to deploy them to monitor and explore the world’s oceans.
A jellyfish augmented with a microelectronics implant designed by researchers Nicole Xu and John Dabiri is seen in an artist's rendering released January 30, 2020. Rebecca Konte/Caltech/Handout via REUTERS.
A small prosthetic enabled the jellyfish to swim three times faster and more efficiently without causing any apparent stress to the animals, which have no brain, central nervous system or pain receptors, the researchers said.
The next steps will be to test ways to control where the jellyfish go and develop tiny sensors that could perform long-term measurements of ocean conditions such as temperature, salinity, acidity, oxygen levels, nutrients and microbial communities. They even envision installing miniscule cameras.
“It’s very sci-fi futuristic,” said Stanford University bioengineer Nicole Xu, co-author of the research published this week in the journal Science Advances. “We could send these bionic jellyfish to different areas of the ocean to monitor signs of climate change or observe natural phenomena.”
An initial goal will be deep dives because measurements at great depths are a major gap in our understanding of the oceans, added California Institute of Technology mechanical engineering professor John Dabiri, the study’s other co-author.
“Basically, we’d release the bionic jellyfish at the surface, have it swim down to increasing depths, and see just how far we can get it to go down into the ocean and still make it back to the surface with data,” Dabiri added.
The study involved a common type of jellyfish called moon jellyfish, with a diameter of 4-8 inches (10-20 cm).
Jellyfish propel themselves through the water by contracting their muscles to collapse their umbrella-shaped body, and then relaxing. The prosthetic - basically a chip, battery and electrodes that stimulate the muscle - causes the jellyfish to pulse their bodies more frequently, akin to how a pacemaker regulates heart rate. The prosthetic is eight-tenths of an inch (2 cm) in diameter.
Jellyfish are known to secrete mucus when stressed. No such reaction occurred during the research and the animals swam normally after the prosthetic was removed, the researchers said.
“Care is taken not to harm the jellyfish,” Dabiri said.
There are many existing technologies to study the ocean near the surface including satellites and robotic sailboats called saildrones, Dabiri said.
But knowledge of the ocean declines at depths greater than about 65 feet (20 meters), where researchers must rely either on instruments deployed from ships - costly to operate - or use smaller underwater vehicles typically limited to day-long operation due to energy-storage limitations, Dabiri added.
“Jellyfish have existed for over 500 million years, and over that time, their body structure has remained largely unchanged, so it’s interesting to figure out what makes them so special and how we can learn from them,” Xu said.
“Because we use animals with natural swimming motions, the hope is that they won’t disturb the environment in the same way that a submarine might, so we can expand the types of environments we can monitor,” she added.
Reporting by Will Dunham; Editing by Sandra Maler
PEKALONGAN – Tak semua nikmati menu di cafe dan restoran mewah selalu mahal, Foodpedia Pekalongan yang berlokasi di jalan Uripsumoharjo Pekalongan, tawarkan konsep cafe and resto berkelas dengan harga merakyat.
Demikian diungkapkan Supervisor setempat, Hendanito Kurniawan, kepada Radar.
Berbicara konsep Foodpedia sendiri menyajikan makanan yang berkualitas, murah, dengan suasana tempat tongkrongan yang nyaman namun dengan harga yang terjangkau.
Bahkan cafe ini terbilang memiliki fasilitas yang tak biasa. Sebab selain menawarkan menu kopi dan resto, juga menyuguhkan fasilitas yang lengkap dari free WiFi 100 Mbps, colokan disetiap meja, free nonton film, free game hingga fasilitas penunjang lain. Di depan cafe juga tersedia tempat cuci mobil lengkap dengan salon.
“Fasilitas yang lengkap karena kita disini ada nonton bareng layar lebar, terus kecepatan internet kita juga tercepat 150 Mb speknya, lalu ada Games, ada meeting room, ada VIP room, kebetulan kita juga ada branding dari Auto Bridal Pekalongan, disitu aja cuci mobil, terus salon, jadi lengkap,” ungkapnya. “Jadi nggak cuma kenyang, tapi fasilitasnya juga lengkap,” sambungnya.
Cafe ini bahkan terbilang eksklusif karena menyuguhkan khas makanan western dan hingga ragam kopi. Tersedia berbagai menu western dengan harga yang sangat terjangkau. Misal untuk best seller menu ayam jontor dan ayam borneo yang bisa anda nikmati hanya dengan harga Rp16 ribuan.
Cafe ini biasanya ramai pengunjung di sela makan siang. Karena karyawan dan pekerja kantoran sangat antusias memanfaatkan cafe sebagia lokasi tongkronga makan siang atau sekedar kumpul. “Kita kalau jam makan siang kaya gini banyak karyawan-karyawan ataupun orang-orang kantor yang makan sini,” lanjutnya.
Cafe yang merupakan Francase dari Jakarta ini Grand opening di Pekalongan sejak 25 November 2019. Mendapat respon positif masyarakat Pekalongan. Tidak hanya kalangan remaja dewasa saja bahkan keluarga juga nyaman berlama-lama disana.
“Ayo datang, cobain menu-menu baru kita. Kalau kalian pengen makanan kualitas premium tapi harga terjangkau, disini cocok. Kalau untuk mahasiswa mau ngerjainnya tugas, internetnya kita tercepat. Kita banyak colokan semua,” tutupnya. (ap3)
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'I'm not here to protect elected officials': State Rep. pushing CCSD bill forward ABC NEWS 4A handful of House lawmakers crossed party lines Thursday on legislation designed to rein in President Trump
Donald John TrumpDemocrats outraged over White House lawyer's claim that some foreign involvement in elections is acceptable Senators take reins of impeachment trial in marathon question session White House announces task force to monitor coronavirus MORE’s ability to take military action against Iran.
The two measures came to the floor less than a month after Trump authorized an airstrike in Iraq that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, a move largely lauded by Republicans but criticized by Democrats who questioned the constitutionality of the action.
Four Republicans — Reps. Matt Gaetz
Matthew (Matt) GaetzTrump urges lawmakers to vote their heart on war authority repeal after White House threatens veto Gaetz in Twitter battle with Florida House Republican Apple under pressure to unlock Pensacola shooter's phones MORE (Fla.), Warren Davidson
Warren Earl DavidsonA time for war, a time for peace — and always a time to defend America 2019 was a historic year for marijuana law reform — here's why Financial sector's work on SAFE Banking Act shows together, everyone achieves more MORE (Ohio), Thomas Massie
Thomas Harold Massie2 Democrats say they voted against war powers resolution 'because it merely restated existing law' The Hill's 12:30 Report: Pelosi plans to send impeachment articles next week NY Times's Haberman: Trump 'surprised' Iranian strike wasn't 'more of a unifying event' MORE (Ky.) and Trey Hollingsworth
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The measure passed in a 228-175 vote, with GOP proponents of the measure arguing Congress needs to reclaim its constitutional powers.
“Under Article II of the Constitution, the President ALWAYS has the legal authority and moral obligation to respond to attacks and imminent threats. Khanna’s bill worked to make that clear by referencing the War Powers Resolution,” Davidson told The Hill.
Hollingsworth focused on the funding aspect.
“Funding our military operations is an essential Constitutional duty reserved only for Congress," he said in a statement. "Our Commander in Chief should be able to take isolated and decisive action to keep Americans and service members safe, as President Trump has, but only Congress can declare and fund a war."
A spokeswoman for Massie added that the Kentucky Republican “supports President Trump, and his vote today was not about the president.”
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“Our Founding Fathers believed that Congress—not the President—should possess this power," the spokeswoman stated. "Congressman Massie opposes any military action against Iran without a congressional declaration of war.”
Meanwhile, three Democratic lawmakers — Reps. Conor Lamb (Pa.), Ben McAdams (Utah) and Kurt Schrader
Walter (Kurt) Kurt SchraderGroup of Democrats floating censure of Trump instead of impeachment: report Democrats gear up for high-stakes Judiciary hearing Krystal Ball: New Biden ad is everything that's wrong with Democrats MORE (Ore.) — voted against Khanna's measure.
The lawmakers' offices did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The House passed a second Iran-related measure, one that would repeal the 2002 authorization for the use of military force (AUMF).
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Barbara Lee
Barbara Jean LeeOvernight Defense: White House threatens to veto House Iran bills | Dems 'frustrated' after Iran briefing | Lawmakers warn US, UK intel sharing at risk after Huawei decision White House threatens veto of House Iran bills This week: Senate barrels toward showdown on impeachment witnesses MORE (D-Calif.), garnered support from 11 Republicans: Gaetz, Davidson and Massie, as well as Reps. Andy Biggs (Ariz.), Michael Cloud (Texas), Mike Gallagher
Michael (Mike) John GallagherLawmakers warn US, UK intel sharing at risk after Huawei decision GOP lawmaker: UK-Huawei deal could force US to 'reexamine' intelligence-sharing partnership Congressman warns, UK special relationship in jeopardy over Huawei deal MORE (Wis.), Alex Mooney
Alexander (Alex) Xavier Mooney2019 in Photos: 35 pictures in politics Ocasio-Cortez calls out GOP lawmakers asking to be arrested, citing privilege Ocasio-Cortez, Mooney spar on Twitter over closed-door impeachment hearings MORE (W.Va.), Jamie Herrera Beutler (Wash.), Chip RoyCharles (Chip) Eugene RoyThey chose life: Why a story of hope and possibility should be one remembered this month Budget watchdogs howl over deficit-ballooning deals Democrats launch bilingual ad campaign off drug pricing bill MORE (Texas), David Schweikert
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GOP lawmakers who voted in favor of the measure argued the AUMF is outdated and needs to be overhauled.
"It’s past time to start practicing some AUMF hygiene by taking outdated authorizations off the books," Gallagher said in a statement. "The 2002 AUMF is no longer relevant and its repeal should have no material impact on ongoing operations in the Middle East."
“But let me clear: the conversation shouldn’t end today. We in Congress should continue to debate other existing AUMFs and the War Powers Resolution more broadly in order to reclaim this institution’s most important constitutional authority,” he added.
Gaetz, a staunch Trump ally, argued the U.S. needs to take steps to end its involvement in “forever wars.”
“I come to vote my heart. Instead of sending our soldiers to blood-stained sands of the Middle East, let's care for veterans here at home,” he said on the floor. “Instead of ill-fated adventurism, let's put America first. The best time to vote against the Iraq War was 2002. The second best is today."
A number of Republicans took issue with Democrats using an unrelated bill to pass the measures, preventing the GOP from having the opportunity to attempt to alter the bill at the eleventh hour on the floor.
Just two Democrats voted against Lee's measure: Lamb and Rep. Jim Cooper
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“I was not in Congress when the current AUMFs were passed. I have supported past measures repealing the 2001 and 2002 AUMFs, which also gave Congress time to replace them,” Cooper said in a statement. “This is the most complex region in the world and repealing a law without a replacement strategy is no way to keep our troops or America safe.”
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