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Bank of England Likely to Hold Interest Rates Amid Inflation and Global Uncertainty

Mar 20, 2025 05:09 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

The Bank of England (BoE) is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate at 4.5% on Thursday as it assesses economic risks from U.S. trade tariffs and the UKs upcoming tax hike for employers. Despite inflation remaining...

Trump’s China Ship Fees Disrupt U.S. Exports, Triggering Economic Concerns

Mar 20, 2025 05:08 am UTC| Economy Politics

President Donald Trumps proposed port fees on China-made ships and vessels linked to Chinese fleets are causing major disruptions in U.S. exports, particularly in agriculture, energy, and coal industries. The plan, which...

Stock Market Surges as Fed Holds Rates, Tesla and Boeing Lead Gains

Mar 20, 2025 05:08 am UTC| Economy

The SP 500 surged 1.1% on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged and maintained its forecast for two rate cuts in 2024, despite acknowledging persistent inflation. The Dow Jones rose 383 points...

Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Economic Uncertainty and Tariff Concerns

Mar 20, 2025 04:02 am UTC| Economy Politics

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled that U.S. economic growth could slow while inflation rises, citing the impact of President Donald Trumps import tariffs. Following the Feds decision to keep its benchmark rate...

Asian Stocks Mixed as China’s Rally Stalls, Japan Gains on BOJ Outlook

Mar 19, 2025 08:50 am UTC| Economy

Asian stocks traded in a tight range Wednesday as Chinas markets pulled back after a stimulus-driven rally, while Japans Nikkei 225 and TOPIX advanced 0.7% and 0.8%, respectively, ahead of the Bank of Japans (BOJ) rate...

BOJ to Hold Rates Steady Amid Trump’s Tariff Uncertainty

Mar 19, 2025 08:48 am UTC| Economy Central Banks

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is set to keep interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, closely monitoring the impact of U.S. tariff policies on Japans export-driven economy. Rising global uncertainty from President Donald Trumps...

Ireland's Economy Faces Slowdown Amid Rising Global Risks and U.S. Policy Uncertainty

Mar 19, 2025 08:48 am UTC| Economy

Irelands economic growth is expected to slow in 2024 as global risks mount, posing a significant challenge to its multinational-driven economy, the countrys central bank warned. The bank revised its forecast for modified...

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Economy

Wall Street Ends Mixed as Alphabet Slumps, Middle East Developments and Fed Outlook Weigh on Markets

U.S. stocks closed mixed on Monday as a sharp decline in Alphabet shares pressured the communication services sector, while investors closely monitored evolving developments in the Middle East and assessed the Federal...

Oil Prices Fall as Iran Peace Talks Progress, Hormuz Reopens, and U.S. SPR Hits 1983 Low

Global oil prices extended their recent decline on Monday as optimism grew over ongoing U.S.-Iran peace negotiations and the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz. The easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East...

Japan Keeps Markets Guessing as Yen Nears 40-Year Low, Raising Intervention Risks

Japans financial authorities are maintaining uncertainty over potential currency intervention as the Japanese yen hovers near its weakest level in nearly four decades. Market participants are closely watching government...

Gold Prices Mixed as Stronger Dollar Offsets Safe-Haven Demand Amid U.S.-Iran Peace Talks

Gold prices delivered a mixed performance on Monday as a stronger U.S. dollar and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy counterbalanced support from geopolitical developments and ongoing market uncertainty. Spot...

US Dollar Hits One-Year High as Hawkish Fed Outlook Overshadows Middle East Developments

The U.S. dollar climbed to its strongest level in more than a year on Monday as investors increased bets on tighter Federal Reserve policy, outweighing the impact of easing oil prices and diplomatic developments in the...

Politics

Alan Greenspan: 7 Fascinating Facts About the Former Fed Chairman

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, who died Monday at the age of 100, left behind a remarkable legacy that extended far beyond economics and monetary policy. Known as one of the most influential figures in...

UNAIDS Urges U.S. to Reconsider South Africa HIV Funding Withdrawal

The head of UNAIDS, Winnie Byanyima, has urged the United States to reconsider its decision to withdraw HIV/AIDS funding for South Africa, warning that the move could put millions of vulnerable people at risk and...

US Waives Iran Sanctions for 60 Days as Peace Talks Advance and Lebanon Sees Calm

The United States has granted Iran a 60-day sanctions waiver following the first round of negotiations under a newly established peace agreement, signaling a potential breakthrough in efforts to ease tensions across the...

Rubio Gulf Tour Aims to Reassure Allies on Trump’s Iran Deal

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain from Tuesday through Thursday as the Trump administration seeks to strengthen support for its preliminary agreement with Iran...

Trump’s Quantum Push Lifts IBM Stock as CEO Arvind Krishna Receives White House Praise

IBM shares surged in after-hours trading Monday after President Donald Trump publicly praised IBM CEO Arvind Krishna during a White House event focused on advancing U.S. quantum technology leadership. The endorsement...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Alphabet Stock Slides as AI Talent Exodus and SpaceX Losses Shake Investor Confidence

Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) shares plunged nearly 7% on Monday, marking one of the companys sharpest single-day declines in recent years as investors reacted to a combination of high-profile AI talent departures and weakness...

SpaceX Stock Plunges 16% as KeyBanc Warns Valuation May Be Overstretched

SpaceX shares tumbled more than 16% on Monday after investment firm KeyBanc initiated coverage with a cautious outlook, suggesting the aerospace giants valuation has become stretched following its strong post-IPO rally....

Qualcomm Nears $4 Billion Acquisition of AI Chip Startup Modular

Qualcomm is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire AI chip startup Modular Inc. in a deal valued at approximately $4 billion, according to a Bloomberg News report citing sources familiar with the matter. If...

US-Iran De-Escalation Shifts Washington’s Focus to AI Regulation and Crypto Legislation

A potential easing of tensions between the United States and Iran is redirecting Washingtons attention toward major technology policy initiatives and executive actions, according to a new report from Wolfe Research. The...

Google’s Open-Source AI Data Center Cooling Design Raises Commoditization Concerns

Googles newly introduced open-source liquid-cooling design for AI data centers is drawing attention across the data center infrastructure industry, with analysts suggesting it could accelerate the commoditization of...