#interest

Fllicsfllics
2026-01-28

LIVE: Fed Chair Powell speaks after rates held steady

Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, citing still-elevated inflation alongside solid economic growth and giving little indication in its latest policy statement of when borrowing costs might fall again. Keep up with the latest news from around the world:

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Losing interest

Before I was diagnosed with AuDHD, I always wondered why I could be very interested, fixated even, on certain things for a few very intense moments, and then, suddenly without cause, just totally lose that interest... I had never heard about hyperfocus and/or "autistic special interests" (more about that here). I just could not understand it. And it annoyed me a lot, especially when the fixation/focus had made me invest (money) in this interest, and then it "just" ends... I've been browsing the web a bit about this, and tried to collect some info on it. I know that the autistic side deals differently with the interests compared to the ADHD side. And, of couse, these two mix it up. I found several things, copied them all, and then... I cheated a bit... 🫣I copied all the bits I found interesting into an AI app, and asked if it could compile a nice list for me. I know, people don't like this. But, these days, due to missing my usual routine, due to all the last-minute extra things here and there, I am just so low on spoons... So, I'd rather be honest about having asked it for help. But, I did find the info that I wanted to share using the mighty Duck search engine. […]

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A detailed cartoon illustration shows a happy, two-headed elf character with a blue female head and an orange male head, floating in a purple robe. Around them are various fantasy elements: a red dragon with books, a robot in a forest, a train on crystals, potion bottles, and a map. The text "Losing interest" is in a green, casual font over the train. The artwork was created with Nano Banana Pro and edited with Pixlr and AddText.A Venn diagram from SimplyPsychology.org breaks down "Special interest vs hyperfixation." Special Interests (pink) are usually lifelong, core to identity, and stable. Hyperfixations (blue) are short-term, less about identity, and happen in intense bursts. Both (purple middle) involve intense focus, are passion-driven, build skills, and help manage stress. Basically, they share that same deep-dive energy, but special interests stick around for the long haul while hyperfixations are more of a temporary (but intense) vibe.
Ken Everett (Ken's Blogspot)kensbookinfo
2026-01-25
Daniel AJ Sokolovnewstik@social.heise.de
2026-01-22

Trump wants to limit credit card #interest rates at 10%. Thatb idea is fraught with issues.

Why not go after the #usurious Payday Loan industry?

2026-01-21

Brilliant! Nothing causes more turmoil in the market and destroys economies around the world (starting with ours) faster than this unstable criminal we have for our POTUS.

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Just days after mortgage rates hit a three-year low, sparking a near-instant surge in applications, fresh trade tensions are threatening to undo that progress.

Rates on a 30-year mortgage jumped 14 basis points to an average of 6.21% on Tuesday morning, according to Mortgage News Daily, following new escalations in the standoff between President Trump and European leaders over the future of Greenland.

After being repeatedly rebuffed in efforts to take control of the Danish territory, Trump threatened to impose punitive 10% tariffs on eight European nations starting Feb. 1, and eventually ratchet the tariffs up to 25%. European leaders are now weighing their response.
Osna.FMosnafm
2026-01-18

A leading figure within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is issuing a stark warning against emotionally charged rhetoric surrounding the recent discussions... news.osna.fm/?p=31059 |

Osna.FMosnafm
2026-01-14

The German DAX index experienced a noticeable pullback on Wednesday, closing at 25,286 points - a 0.5% decrease compared to the previous day's close. The index,... news.osna.fm/?p=30720 |

Ron PiggottRon_Piggott
2026-01-14

What Makes A Good Friend Answer #4: Being curious about their friends interests and abilities rons-home.net/en/living-life-l

2026-01-12

A quotation from John Adams

The Spirit of Commerce, Madam, which even insinuates itself into Families, and influences holy Matrimony, and thereby corrupts the Morals of Families as well as destroys their Happiness, it is much to be feared is incompatible with that purity of Heart, and Greatness of soul which is necessary for an happy Republic.

John Adams (1735-1826) American lawyer, Founding Father, statesman, US President (1797-1801)
Letter (1776-04-16) to Mercy Otis Warren

More about this quote: wist.info/adams-john/81328/

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