UK economy struggles as inflations continue to bite hard

UK economy struggles as inflations continue to bite hard

Key Points UK’s Gross Domestic Product has shown no growth in Q3 2023 after registering a slight rise of 0.2% in Q2. The UK Finance Minister now decries high inflation, blaming it as the “greatest barrier” to their economic growth. Inflation rates in the UK are still...

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More pain as Turkey Central Bank raises rates to 15%

More pain as Turkey Central Bank raises rates to 15%

On Thursday, the Central Bank of Turkey delivered another large interest rate hike to battle the overshadowing inflation rise. The move signals a shift towards more conventional economic policies to counter the sky-high inflation rates following the criticism that Tayyip Erdogan had led to higher living costs.

Digital dollar could trigger a bank run: Treasury Official

Digital dollar could trigger a bank run: Treasury Official

A digital dollar is still not sitting well with treasury Official Graham Steele on worries that it could very well trigger bank runs. Steele thinks that the in-research digital dollar could encourage further withdrawals from banks, weakening an already shaken system.

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US government agencies hit by a global cyberattack

US government agencies hit by a global cyberattack

The US government is investigating the impacts of a massive countrywide cyber attack that has targeted several of its official agencies. The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency says it is supporting several federal agencies that have experienced intrusions affecting their MOVEit applications.

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US mortgage refinance demand rises despite interest rates crossing back over 7%

Key points Home owners in the US are continuing to take mortgages despite high interest rates. Applications to refinance homes has now jumped 10% in the past week which is 4% higher than the same period YoY. Applications for new homes mortgages fell 5% for the week...

TSMC gets Q1 revenue boost as AI boom favors its market prospects

Key points Taiwan chipmaker, TSMC has reported a rise by 16.5% in its 2024 first quarter revenue on wednesday. The rise beats market expectations as the company benefits majorly from AI boom. TSMC, the world’s largest chip contract chipmaker has reaped major benefits...

Turkey’s inflation rises to 68.5% despite successive rate hikes

Key points Inflation still runs wild in Turkey at 68.5%. Education cost had the highest inflation by 104% YoY, followed by hotels and eateries at 95% and health at 80%. Turkey's inflation data shows increased inflation rates despite the central bank imposing continued...

Eurozone gets economic boost as inflation slows down to 2.4%

Key points Inflation in the Eurozone slowed to 2.4% in March, a number lower than expected. The dip increases the chances of interest cuts later in the year. 20 nation region, the Eurozone just received an economic boost after recording lower inflation rates (2.4%)...

Choosing the Right Certificate of Deposit (CD) Term: A Comprehensive Guide

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A Millennial’s Guide to Retirement Planning: Building a Secure Financial Future

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Securing Your Crypto: The Case for Cold Wallets Over Hot Wallets

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Xiaomi’s SU7 EV launches cheaper than Tesla’s Model 3 in China

Key Points Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has introduced the standard version of their electric car, SU7, which is expected to sell at $30,408, a price that will help them enter the market even if they make losses per car. The SU7 is now selling at $4K cheaper than Tesla’s Model...

Biden administration takes new steps to regulate Artificial Intelligence

Key Points Biden's administration has laid out new regulations to monitor Artificial Intelligence technology usage and safety within government organizations and agencies. In the new rules, all agencies must establish specific safeguards for AI applications that could...

20 Effective Strategies to Attain Financial Freedom

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Valkyries BRRR spot Bitcoin ETF 2023 to be reviewed by the SEC

Valkyries BRRR spot Bitcoin ETF 2023 to be reviewed by the SEC

Key Points Valkyries BRRR spot Bitcoin ETF is now officially under the US SEC review process after the regulator expressed that it had been satisfied with the filing. This ETF was named ‘BRRR’ after a popular meme in the Bitcoin community that refers to the money printer sound. Valkyries BRRR spot Bitcoin ETF accepted for […]

Multichain Bridge’s recklessness attracts controversy

Multichain Bridge’s recklessness attracts controversy

Key PointsMultichain Bridge mismanagement stirs the potAftershock events of the Multichain Bridge meltdown Key Points The crypto community has expressed disdain over poor management and centralization in the Multichain crypto ecosystem. Multichain experienced a series...

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UK economy struggles as inflations continue to bite hard

UK economy struggles as inflations continue to bite hard

Key Points UK’s Gross Domestic Product has shown no growth in Q3 2023 after registering a slight rise of 0.2% in Q2. The UK Finance Minister now decries high inflation, blaming it as the “greatest barrier” to their economic growth. Inflation rates in the UK are still...