I Love the Region Around Lake Geneva

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"I love the region around Lake Geneva. The landscape is beautiful, very peaceful, and such a nice place to relax and spend time outdoors. It's always a pleasure to come back home." – Stan Wawrinka

Fierce Feminist Gloria Steinem Dies at 92

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Gloria Steinem was the personification of the feminist movement, an American journalist and a social movement activist.  She died Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 92.

Learn about the life she lived here.

The US Dollar's Status As the World's Reserve Currency

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Is the world giving up on the US dollar?  America’s national debt recently hit a new milestone of $40 trillion. It is estimated that interest payments on the national debt are now the second largest expense in the US government budget, trailing only social security. 

How was the US able to borrow so much and for so long? 

One answer, according Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff, is the US dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency.

A Global Sell-Off in Government Bonds Pushes Borrowing Costs in Some of the World's Largest Economies

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A global sell-off in government bonds intensified on Tuesday (9/1/26), pushing borrowing costs in some of the world’s largest economies to the highest levels in decades. The moves threaten to ripple through a wide range of debt, including business loans and mortgages for already-stretched consumers.

A combination of factors are prompting investors to demand higher returns to hold government debt: a flood of borrowing by the world’s richest nations, expanding budget deficits, persistent inflation and few signs that countries are able or willing to take steps to improve these conditions.

Read the entire article here.

Growing Global Markets for Women’s Handmade Craft With Susan Hull Walker (9/2/26)

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Have you ever wondered how to build a global brand without sacrificing authenticity; why purpose-driven businesses have a competitive advantage; and the importance of trust-based partnerships in global business?

Then this is the wegginar® for you.

Susan Hull Walker, Founder and Creative Director, Ibu Movement, will present, "Growing Global Markets for Women’s Handmade Craft," and will discuss all of the above and more.  

To learn more and to register free of charge thanks to wegg's sponsors, visit: https://womenentrepreneursgrowglobal.org/2026/08/18/growing-global-markets-for-womens-handmade-craft/.

Discover practical strategies for scaling a mission-led business and how women entrepreneurs are reshaping the future of luxury.