Fortis’ News of the Week:
- A recent study in Norwegian middle schools shows banning smartphones significantly improved mental health and academics, especially in young girls.
- China eagerly partakes in helping sustain higher gold prices as they continue to diversify away from US dollar dependence.
- Wind and solar air are being considered the ‘fastest growing electricity sources in history’ after meeting 30% of the global electricity ban.
- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has proposed new rules that would ban trades tied to elections, sports and award contest.
- Data suggests that the majority of excess savings American households had saved during the pandemic have now been depleted.
