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There are 13 million women ‘missing’ in Gulf states – here’s why it is holding their economies back

Sep 12, 2024 07:47 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy

When you think of modern, oil-rich Gulf states like Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), you may picture a life of luxury. But beneath the shots of towering skyscrapers and splendid grand malls, there is...

Central Banking Series

Jackson Hole: how a meeting of bankers in a remote Wyoming valley could have consequences for us all

Aug 29, 2024 11:12 am UTC| Insights & Views Central Banks Economy

The economic world recently turned its attention to the resort of Jackson Hole, in a remote Wyoming valley. The annual economic policy symposium of central bankers, policymakers, academics and financial gurus took place in...

Learn how to budget with the help of psychology

Aug 20, 2024 05:42 am UTC| Health

Developing an understanding of how to manage personal finances can be even more crucial in the early stages of your career when your salary may be relatively low. But traditional financial advice often falls short of...

Economy

FxWirePro- Major Economic Events for the day

Time Currency Event Actual Forecast Previous 12:25am AUD RBA Assist Gov Kent...

EU Ready to Hit Back if U.S. Imposes New Trade Tariffs, Says von der Leyen

The European Union is prepared to take decisive countermeasures if the United States imposes new trade tariffs, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned on Tuesday. Speaking at the European Parliament in...

RBA Holds Rates at 4.1%, Signals Cautious Path Amid Inflation Risks

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) held its benchmark interest rate steady at 4.1% on Tuesday, aligning with market expectations. The decision comes after a 25 basis point rate cut in February and ahead of the upcoming...

Asian Stocks Rebound as Markets Brace for U.S. Tariffs and RBA Holds Rates

Asian stock markets rebounded on Tuesday, mirroring overnight gains on Wall Street, as investors turned cautiously optimistic ahead of looming U.S. trade tariffs. U.S. indices ended higher on Monday, though futures dipped...

Gold Hits Record High Amid Tariff Tensions and Inflation Fears

Gold prices surged to a record high on Tuesday as investor concerns over U.S. President Donald Trumps upcoming reciprocal tariffs fueled fears of rising inflation and slowing economic growth. Spot gold climbed 0.6% to...

Politics

U.S. Imposes Visa Restrictions on Chinese Officials Over Tibet Access

The United States has imposed new visa restrictions on Chinese officials over limited access to Tibet for American diplomats, journalists, and international observers, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday. Rubio...

China Criticizes U.S. Tariffs as Harmful to Global Trade and U.S. Reputation

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi strongly criticized the United States decision to increase tariffs on Chinese goods, calling the move baseless and harmful to global trade. In an interview with Russias RIA state news...

Democrats Sue Trump Over Executive Order on Voting System

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) filed a lawsuit Monday against President Donald Trumps recent executive order that overhauls the U.S. election system. Filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., the lawsuit argues...

South Korea’s Constitutional Court to Rule on President Yoon’s Impeachment April 4

South Koreas Constitutional Court will announce its ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeols impeachment on April 4 at 11 a.m. KST (0200 GMT), with the session to be broadcast live. Yoon was impeached by parliament on December...

Japan Urges U.S. to Exempt Auto Tariffs Amid Economic Concerns

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba reaffirmed Japans strong push for the United States to exempt the country from new auto tariffs, warning of serious economic consequences. Speaking at a press conference in Tokyo on...

Science

AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi Gets US Approval for Bladder Cancer Treatment

AstraZenecas drug Imfinzi (NASDAQ: AZN) has received U.S. approval to treat adult patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer, a significant advancement in cancer therapy. The approval allows Imfinzi to be used in...

Sanofi’s New Hemophilia Drug Qfitlia Gains FDA Approval with Breakthrough Bimonthly Dosing

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Qfitlia, a groundbreaking hemophilia treatment by French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi (NASDAQ: SNY). Designed for patients aged 12 and older with hemophilia A or B,...

FDA Vaccine Chief Peter Marks Resigns Amid Controversy Over Transparency

Peter Marks, the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) top vaccine official, has resigned after reportedly being forced out by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), according to The Wall Street Journal....

What are the chances an asteroid will impact Earth in 2032?

For a few days in mid-February, headlines around the world buzzed about the potential for an asteroid to hit the Earth in 2032 specifically, asteroid 2024 YR4. The chance of this impact rose to a high of 3.1 per cent on...

A new study reveals the structure of violent winds 1,300 light years away

The planet WASP-121b is extreme. Its a gas giant almost twice as big as Jupiter orbiting extremely close to its star50 times closer than the Earth does around the Sun. WASP-121b is so close to its star that tidal forces...

Technology

ReliaQuest Secures $500M to Boost AI Cybersecurity, Hits $3.4B Valuation

ReliaQuest, a leading AI-powered cybersecurity company, has raised over $500 million in a new funding round led by EQT, KKR, and FTV Capital, pushing its valuation to $3.4 billion. Other backers in this round include Ten...

GlobalFoundries and UMC Explore Merger Amid U.S. Chip Strategy Shift

United Microelectronics Corp. (UMC), a major Taiwanese semiconductor foundry, and U.S.-based GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS) are reportedly in early talks about a potential merger, according to sources cited by Reuters. If...

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan Outlines Bold Turnaround Strategy at IntelVision 2025

At the IntelVision 2025 conference, new Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) CEO Lip-Bu Tan unveiled a transformative vision to revitalize the tech giant. Since taking the helm on March 12, Tan has prioritized customer engagement and...

OpenAI Secures $40B from SoftBank, Reaches $300B Valuation Amid AI Boom

OpenAI announced Monday it has raised $40 billion in a funding round led by Japans SoftBank Group Corp. (TYO:9984), pushing the AI firms valuation to a staggering $300 billion. This marks a major leap from its $157 billion...

Apple and Elon Musk Clash Over Satellite Connectivity as Starlink Faces New Rival

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is facing pushback from Elon Musk over its expanding satellite connectivity plans, potentially positioning the tech giant as a direct competitor to Musks Starlink network, according to the Wall...