Singapore Charges Ex-Sembcorp Marine CEO in Brazil Bribery Case: Sembcorp Marine’s former CEO was accused of bribing Brazilian officials millions of dollars to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-28/singapore-charges-ex-sembcorp-marine-ceo-in-brazil-bribery-case
Alina Habba mocks New York AG after appeals court reduces Trump bond: Habba criticized James and Judge Arthur Engoron, who originally ordered Trump to pay $355 ...
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Ghana to Hold Interest Rates on Cedi (USD: GHS) Slump, Inflation Angst: Policymakers at the Bank of Ghana on Monday are expected to keep interest rates unchanged ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-25/ghana-to-hold-interest-rates-on-cedi-usd-ghs-slump-inflation-angst
Trump Spurned by 30 Companies as He Seeks Bond in $454 Million Judgment: Donald J. Trump’s lawyers said in a court filing that he faces “insurmountable ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Struggles with Bail and Frustration Grows
- Donald Trump and some members of his inner circle are frustrated by the prospect of him failing to post the $464 million civil fraud penalty by Monday's deadline.
- Trump is urgently seeking campaign funds and potential guarantors for his bail to prevent New York Attorney General Letitia James from seizing his assets.
- Trump's defense team is considering options to challenge the judgment without posting bail and speculating on the impact of asset seizure on his campaign.
- Despite concerns from his team regarding bail, Trump's campaign is leveraging the situation to mobilize supporters and reinforce the perception of unfair treatment by the justice system.
Phone spam Nazi fined almost $10 million: Displaying false phone numbers may be illegal in the United States. This is costly for a neo-Nazi who harassed ...
heise.de/news/Telefonspam-Nazi-musst-fast-10-Millionen-Dollar-Strafe-zahlen-9667972.html
South African rand edges higher ahead of rate decision: The South African rand edged higher at the start of a week that will include the central bank's decision ...
reuters.com/world/africa/south-african-rand-edges-higher-ahead-rate-decision-2024-03-25/
Quick Glance: South African Rand Shows Strength Ahead of Interest Rate Decision
- The value of the South African rand increased at the beginning of a week that will involve the central bank's decision on interest rates.
- Observers await the South African Reserve Bank's interest rate announcement on Wednesday following a rise in inflation to 5.6% in February, approaching the upper limit of the central bank's preferred range of 3% to 6%.
- Enhancing investor confidence through positive changes in local economic strategies could potentially lead to a recovery in the value of the local currency and the overall economic outlook.
- South Africa's benchmark 2030 government bond remained unchanged in early transactions, yielding 10.425%.
Shares edge higher; yen's drop to 1990 low lifts Nikkei: Global shares rose on Wednesday, nudged higher by a rally in Japanese stocks as the yen sagged to its ...
reuters.com/markets/global-markets-wrapup-1-2024-03-27/
Dollar weakens after Fed meeting, yen strengthens: The dollar weakened and the yen rebounded from near multi-decade lows on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/yen-flounders-near-four-month-low-fed-spotlight-2024-03-20/
Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Reintroduce Green New Deal for Public Housing Act
democracynow.org/2024/3/22/headlines/bernie_sanders_and_alexandria_ocasio_cortez_reintroduce_green_new_deal_for_public_housing_act
Donald Trump tries his hand with meme-stocks: Investors in his SPAC may get burned, but they don’t seem to mind
economist.com/united-states/2024/03/20/donald-trump-tries-his-hand-with-meme-stocks
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Tester campaign plans seven-figure push to bring out Montana tribal voters: There could be as many as 60,000 votes at stake, and Democrats intend to get them to ...
politico.com/live-updates/2024/03/18/congress/montana-push-for-tribal-votes-tester-senate-00147312
Zimbabwe’s economy veers wildly day to day. Here’s how to make sense of it all. globalpressjournal.com/global-reports/zimbabwes-currency-woes #ZimdollarTurmoil #zimbabwe #harare zimbabwean #hararezimbabwe #zimeconomy #inflation #economy #zimcurrency #zimbabweaneconomy #bondnotes ... Show more
Asia shares edge up, Japan cautions on yen weakness: Asian shares inched higher on Monday as investors hoped U.S. inflation data this week would not derail the ...
reuters.com/markets/global-markets-wrapup-1-2024-03-25/
Behind Trump's campaign cash crunch: Small-dollar donor fatigue, major donor hesitation
cnbc.com/2024/03/18/trump-campaign-cash-crunch-small-dollar-donor-fatigue-major-donor-nerves.html
Mexico to Offer Venezuelans Jobs, $660 Stipend to Return Home: Mexico said it will provide jobs and a $660-dollar stipend to Venezuelans who agree to return to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-21/mexico-to-offer-venezuelans-jobs-660-stipend-to-return-home
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Why Thailand is making a U-turn on legal cannabis: Thailand legalized cannabis in 2022 and became a weed mecca. But the government in Bangkok now wants to put an ...
stern.de/politik/ausland/warum-thailand-beim-legalen-cannabis-eine-kehrtwende-macht-34554576.html
History of Japan's intervention in currency markets: Japanese authorities held an emergency meeting this week to discuss the weak yen and suggested they were ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/history-japans-intervention-currency-markets-2024-03-28/
Quick Glance: Japanese Authorities Address Weakening Yen, Signal Intervention
- Masato Kanda, vice finance minister for international affairs, mentions Japan's readiness to respond to disorderly FX moves.
- Japan's three main monetary authorities held an emergency meeting to discuss the weakening yen and indicated willingness to intervene to stop speculative currency market moves.
- Amid the yen falling to a 34-year low against the dollar, urgency was emphasized by the Bank of Japan, Finance Ministry, and Financial Services Agency to stabilize the yen.
- A weaker yen raises Japanese import costs, fuels inflation, and increases the cost of living.
Bail for Donald Trump: what happens if he can't pay?: Things are getting tight for Donald Trump: he has to post 454 million US dollars bail ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/usa/id_100371520/kaution-fuer-donald-trump-was-passiert-wenn-er-nicht-zahlen-kann-.html
Quick Glance: Trump Secures Pause on $454 Million Civil Fraud Judgment
- Donald Trump wins the ability to pause his $454 million civil fraud judgment by posting a $175 million bond within 10 days.
- A mid-level state appellate court grants Trump's request to delay enforcement of a February 16 judgment while considering his appeal.
- Presidential candidate Trump continues to raise funds for his campaign and legal costs as he faces four upcoming criminal trials.
- Trump's legal team seeks a delay in a New York state criminal trial over hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, revealing new federal documents.
"Just give me a gun!": Yulia Putintseva robbed: Yulia Putintseva played a pleasing "Sunshine Double" - despite adverse external circumstances.
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U.S. Dollar Sees Slight Increase Against Brazilian Real: On Tuesday, the U.S. dollar saw a modest uptick against the Brazilian real.This change came after the ...
riotimesonline.com/u-s-dollar-sees-slight-increase-against-brazilian-real/
JPY USD: Yen Vulnerable to Fed as BOJ Keeps Traders Guessing on Rate Hikes: The yen is at risk of sliding back to three-decade lows against the dollar after the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-20/yen-vulnerable-to-fed-outlook-as-boj-keeps-traders-guessing-on-more-rate-hikes
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Quick Glance: Fate of BOJ's Stimulus Tools Revealed
- The Bank of Japan ended eight years of negative interest rates and other unorthodox measures to boost growth. Details on changes to the stimulating tools were disclosed.
- The negative interest rate policy was lifted, and the bank now pays a 0.1% interest rate on excess reserves to withdraw money from the economy.
- Yield curve control was dismantled, but the bank will continue to buy bonds and intervene with larger purchases if bond yields rise rapidly.
- The purchase of risky assets like ETFs and REITs was discontinued, and the commitment to maintain massive stimulus was withdrawn to reassure the market.
Argentines abandon dollars for Bitcoin to tackle inflation: Argentines are abandoning the US dollar in favour of Bitcoin as the cryptocurrency’s value reached an ...
punchng.com/argentines-abandon-dollars-for-bitcoin-to-tackle-inflation/
[In This Economy] Marcosian ‘delulunomics’: At the rate growth dipped from 2022 to 2023, 8% growth is a moonshot. This is peak delulu. If we settle at 5 ...
rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/in-this-economy-ferdinand-marcos-jr-delusions/
Dollar Falls Below R$5 as Fed Holds Rates: The U.S. dollar dipped over 1% to under R$5 on Wednesday, reacting to the Federal Reserve's decision to keep its ...
riotimesonline.com/dollar-falls-below-r5-as-fed-holds-rates/
Trump owes $454 million for fraud, but can he actually pay it?: Donald Trump is up against a fast-approaching deadline to secure a half-billion dollar bond as he ...
news.abs-cbn.com/world/2024/3/22/trump-owes-454-million-for-fraud-but-can-he-actually-pay-it-1137
IRS needs to plan better for modernization funding: The Internal Revenue Service hasn't fully updated its plans to use the tens of billions of dollars in ...
accountingtoday.com/news/irs-needs-to-plan-better-for-modernization-funding
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Dollar Surpasses R$5, First Time in Over Four Months Amid Market Caution: This Monday, the U.S. dollar climbed, exceeding R$5 for the first time in over four ...
riotimesonline.com/dollar-surpasses-r5-first-time-in-over-four-months-amid-market-caution/
Argentina gets more expensive, the cost unbearable: The government is patting itself on the back while ignoring a new recession that has the country on its knees
buenosairesherald.com/op-ed/editorial/argentina-is-more-expensive-the-cost-unbearable
It's Equal Pay Day. Women earn 84 cents for every dollar men make — or even less: Women working full-time, year-round jobs earn 84 cents for every dollar men ...
npr.org/2024/03/12/1237505064/equal-pay-day-women-gender-pay-gap
After losing defamation case: Trump lashes out at E. Jean Carroll - and may risk further legal action
spiegel.de/ausland/donald-trump-nach-verlorenem-verleumdungsprozess-teilt-er-gegen-e-jean-carroll-aus-a-14c77eff-0756-41a0-9f1a-6e76379d3b22
Bitcoin price rally has Donald Trump warming up after calling it 'scam': "There has been a lot of use ... and I'm not sure that I would want to take it away at ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/donald-trump-bitcoin-view-opinion-outlook-commentary-crypto-regulation-sneakers-2024-3
Nigerian Inflation at 28-Year High After Naira (NGN/USD) Weakens: Nigerian inflation surged to a 28-high in February after the authorities allowed the naira to ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-15/nigeria-set-for-another-rate-hike-as-inflation-hits-28-year-high
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Base Metals Rise as Investors Await US Inflation Report: Base metals rose ahead of the pending release of US inflation data that investors will use to help ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-11/base-metals-rise-as-investors-await-us-inflation-report
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Wanted by the USA with a bounty: Al-Qaeda reports death of its leader in Yemen: Chalid al-Batarfi was at the head of Al-Qaeda in Yemen for four years ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/al-kaida-meldet-tod-seines-anfuehrers-auf-der-arabischen-halbinsel-19578534.html
As global migration surges, trafficking has become a multi-billion dollar business
pbs.org/newshour/show/as-global-migration-surges-trafficking-has-become-a-multi-billion-dollar-business
Democrats attack Senate GOP's wealthy "carpetbagger" candidates: Democrats aim to paint top GOP challengers as out-of-touch, out-of-towners.
axios.com/2024/03/10/senate-republicans-carpetbagger-wealthy
UGX-USD: Uganda Hikes Rate at Emergency Move to Boost Shilling: Uganda’s central bank delivered an emergency interest-rate increase to curb inflation and support ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-06/uganda-hikes-rate-for-first-time-in-two-years-in-emergency-move
Turkey Data Protection Law Reform Seen as Green Light For Investment: Turkey is set to allow international companies to move data on local customers out of the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-29/turkey-data-protection-law-reform-seen-as-green-light-for-investment
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S&P 500 hits a new record ahead of U.S. jobs report: Gold prices also hit an all-time high after Fed chair Jerome Powell fostered expectations for lower U.S ...
fastcompany.com/91052058/sp-500-hits-a-new-record-ahead-of-u-s-jobs-report
Putin’s Pre-Election Promises May Cost Russia $130 Billion: The price tag for the promises Vladimir Putin has made ahead of Russian presidential elections later ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-01/putin-s-pre-election-promises-may-cost-russia-130-billion
NGN/USD: Naira Collapse Deepens Nigeria Cost-of-Living Crisis: Food trucks attacked, seven killed in stampede to get rice
bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-03-09/ngn-usd-naira-collapse-deepens-nigeria-cost-of-living-crisis
'Everything is rising at a scary rate': Why car and home insurance costs are surging
npr.org/2024/03/03/1233963377/auto-home-insurance-premiums-costs-natural-disasters-inflation
San Francisco Issues Formal Apology to Black Residents: The city of San Francisco has issued a formal apology to Black residents for supporting policies that ...
democracynow.org/2024/2/28/headlines/san_francisco_issues_formal_apology_to_black_residents
USA: Trump fails to postpone payment of millions to columnist: Former President Donald Trump must pay a good $83 million to author E. Jean Carroll by Monday ...
zeit.de/politik/ausland/2024-03/donald-trump-verleumdungsklage-jean-carroll
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Zimbabwe Inflation Hits Six-Month High as Currency (ZWL:USD) Plunges: Zimbabwe’s inflation rate jumped to its highest level in six months as the local dollar ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-29/zimbabwe-inflation-hits-six-month-high-as-currency-zwl-usd-plunges
Howie Carr: Biden’s endless handouts to the deadbeats: Joe Biden just announced another new billion-dollar welfare handout, for Americans facing “financial ...
bostonherald.com/2024/02/24/howie-carr-bidens-endless-handouts-to-the-deadbeats/
Quick Glance: Biden's Billion-Dollar Handout to Deadbeats
- Dementia Joe Biden just announced another billion-dollar welfare handout for Americans facing 'financial hardship.'
- The latest funds are aimed at actual Americans, rather than the usual undocumented Democrats.
- Biden has unlawfully redirected $138 billion from the working class to the non-working class, despite court rulings.
- Biden is trying desperately to portray himself as one of us, but his policies are being scrutinized by many.
Iran refuses to recognise national currency’s fall in free markets : The Iranian rial has plunged rapidly against the dollar ever since the Israel-Hamas war led ...
euronews.com/business/2024/02/27/iran-refuses-to-recognise-national-currencys-fall-in-free-markets
The Hidden Health Costs of Climate Change: Across the U.S., billion-dollar climate events are overwhelming emergency departments.
time.com/6836419/climate-change-health-care-costs/
Ex-FBI Informant Charged With Lying About Bidens Had Russian Intelligence Contacts, Prosecutors Say
huffpost.com/entry/hunter-biden-informant-charges_n_65d54b51e4b0cc1f2f79f79a
Warren Buffett's Son Howard Buffett Has Donated Over $500 Million To Ukraine— And He Has No Plans To Stop
benzinga.com/news/24/02/37303257/warren-buffetts-son-howard-buffett-has-donated-over-500-million-to-ukraine-and-he-has-no-plans-to-st
Fraud trial: Trump must pay over $350 million in fines: Donald Trump has been fined more than $350 million in a New York civil trial over fraud allegations.
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/trump-urteil-betrugsverfahren-364-millionen-dollar-100.html
Quick Glance: Million Fine: Trump Convicted of Fraud
- Trump inflated assets to obtain cheaper loans for years.
- Now facing a $355 million penalty and a business ban in New York.
- Conviction may tarnish Trump's reputation as a successful businessman.
- Judge orders Trump Organization to be monitored independently for three years.
Bitcoin Tears Higher, Bucking Inflation Data Pressure on the S&P 500: Bitcoin prices wobbled after the release of inflation data but then soared to a fresh ...
barrons.com/articles/bitcoin-ethereum-price-crypto-markets-today-c7f63231
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Dollar Dips Slightly Amid Inflation Data, Brazil Sees Unexpected Inflation Rise: The US dollar saw a modest decline against the Brazilian real this Tuesday ...
riotimesonline.com/dollar-dips-slightly-amid-inflation-data-brazil-sees-unexpected-inflation-rise/
Quick Glance: Inflation Decline and Consumer Impact
- Inflation in Germany continues to decline, primarily due to cheaper energy prices. Experts predict a further decrease in the year ahead, but with potential challenges. Higher inflation rates diminish consumer purchasing power.
- In February, energy and fuels decreased in price, while food prices increased. Services also became more expensive. Consumer prices rose by 0.4 percent compared to the previous month.
- The German government forecasts rising consumer prices and wage increases above the inflation rate. The expectation is that employees will spend the money and boost private consumption. However, the Bundesbank President warns against premature interest rate cuts.
- Despite the decline in inflation, the Bundesbank cautions against premature interest rate cuts. The European Central Bank aims for price stability in the medium term. Higher interest rates can curb demand but also burden the economy.
European shares slip ahead of data-packed week: European shares opened lower on Monday, as greenback-priced commodities lost their appeal on a firmer U.S. dollar ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/european-shares-slip-ahead-data-packed-week-2024-02-26/
Ex-FBI source accused of lying about Bidens and having Russian contacts is returned to US custody
bostonglobe.com/2024/02/22/nation/ex-fbi-source-accused-lying-about-bidens-having-russian-contacts-is-returned-us-custody/
Military spending: War of aggression against Ukraine has so far cost Russia around $211 billion
spiegel.de/ausland/russland-angriffskrieg-gegen-die-ukraine-kostet-das-land-bislang-rund-211-milliarden-us-dollar-a-85709eeb-b1bb-4f52-b734-acdaede41732
India will have option to withdraw duty concessions if USD 100 bn investment commitment not met by EFTA
financialexpress.com/policy/economy-india-will-have-option-to-withdraw-duty-concessions-if-usd-100-bn-investment-commitment-not-met-by-efta-bkg-3421702/
Quick Glance: India Strengthens Trade Relations with Europe
- India signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with four European countries to boost investments and create new jobs.
- The agreement provides significant benefits such as tariff reductions, improved market access, and streamlined customs procedures.
- The ratification of the agreement by the EFTA states is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
- The TEPA is projected to enhance trade in various sectors, contributing to an increase in the current trade volume.
Bitcoin price rally has Donald Trump warming up after calling it 'scam': "There has been a lot of use ... and I'm not sure that I would want to take it away at ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/donald-trump-bitcoin-view-opinion-outlook-commentary-crypto-regulation-sneakers-2024-3
Inflation and co.: Why the price of gold is reaching new heights: For 4,000 years, gold has been widely regarded as a "safe haven" for savings ...
noen.at/niederoesterreich/wirtschaft/im-goldrausch-inflation-und-co-warum-der-goldpreis-neue-hoehen-erklimmt-413127702
Target launches low-cost brand with prices starting under $1: Target is launching a new brand that will price most items under $10 in an effort to appeal to ...
foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/target-launches-low-cost-brand-with-prices-starting-under-1-dollar
Ringgit rebounds to open higher against US$: KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit rebounded to open higher against the US dollar ahead of the release of the US inflation ...
thestar.com.my/business/business-news/2024/02/29/ringgit-rebounds-to-open-higher-against-us
India will have option to withdraw duty concessions if USD 100 bn investment commitment not met by EFTA
financialexpress.com/policy/economy-india-will-have-option-to-withdraw-duty-concessions-if-usd-100-bn-investment-commitment-not-met-by-efta-bkg-3421702/
U.S. Inflation Data Keeps Dollar Stable Against the Real: The U.S. dollar's value against the Brazilian real remained stable after recent U.S ...
riotimesonline.com/u-s-inflation-data-keeps-dollar-stable-against-the-real/
US dollars and plenty of supplies: suspected hiding place of Hamas leader discovered
n-tv.de/politik/Mutmassliches-Versteck-von-Hamas-Fuehrer-entdeckt-article24733705.html
Dollar firms past 150 yen as US, Japan rates outlook diverge: The yen was pinned near a three-month low against the dollar on Tuesday as sticky U.S ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/dollar-firms-past-150-yen-us-japan-rates-outlook-diverge-2024-02-20/
Rupee logs worst day in 3 weeks as outflows, weak Asian peers weigh: The Indian rupee logged its worst day against the dollar in nearly three weeks on Wednesday ...
reuters.com/world/india/rupee-logs-worst-day-3-weeks-outflows-weak-asian-peers-weigh-2024-03-13/
Egypt’s Inflation Hits Record High of 36 Percent as Prices Soar: According to recent data released by the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics ...
egyptianstreets.com/2024/03/10/egypts-inflation-hits-record-high-of-36-percent-as-prices-soar/
India announces USD 1.2 bln investment in AI projects: India has approved an ambitious and comprehensive national-level AI mission with a budget outlay of Rs.10 ...
thedailystar.net/tech-startup/news/india-announces-usd-12-bln-investment-ai-projects-3562006
Maryland pay disparity report shows over $1M lifetime wage gap for women of color
baltimoresun.com/2024/03/12/maryland-pay-disparity-report-shows-over-1m-lifetime-wage-gap-for-women-of-color/
Donald Trump Sounds More Constructive on Bitcoin: Three years ago, the ex-president labeled bitcoin as a "scam."
coindesk.com/business/2024/03/11/donald-trump-sounds-more-constructive-on-bitcoin/
Dollar Stabilizes as US Inflation Data Looms and Petrobras Dividends Stir Market: On Monday, the dollar held steady against the Brazilian real as investors ...
riotimesonline.com/dollar-stabilizes-as-us-inflation-data-looms-and-petrobras-dividends-stir-market/
NOCTA x Nike Hot Step 2 “White” Releases Summer 2024: NOCTA x Nike Hot Step 2 White DZ7293-100 Release Date: Summer 2024 Color: White/Chrome-University Gold ...
sneakerbardetroit.com/nocta-nike-hot-step-2-white/
Blue and MEP dollars fall below AR$1,000: The gap between the parallel and official exchange rates has narrowed, making Argentina more expensive in dollar terms
buenosairesherald.com/economics/blue-and-mep-dollars-fall-below-ar1000
Harvard President Condemns ‘Flagrantly Antisemitic’ Cartoon Shared by Student Groups
thedailybeast.com/harvard-president-condemns-flagrantly-antisemitic-cartoon-shared-by-student-groups
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BREAKING: Ex-general Prabowo Subianto is set to win Indonesia's presidency and lead the trillion-dollar economy for the next five years ... Show more
This digital calendar is the size of an office monitor - and costs $600: 27 inches, 1,440p - That sounds like a monitor for the home office. In fact ...
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