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Finance Tech, Liquidity

Euro Higher Despite Market Worries of More Gradualist Fed

March 18, 2024

Via: DailyFX

The Euro edged higher against the United States Dollar as a new trading week began in Europe on Monday, with moves likely to remain extremely limited at least until Wednesday’s monetary policy decision from the Federal Reserve. This is always […]


Financial Services, Industries

CFPB warns of ‘dangers’ on standards for open banking

March 15, 2024

Via: Payments Dive

As financial services companies prepare for the advent of open banking in the U.S., thanks to a pending Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule proposal, the agency’s director, Rohit Chopra, warned of “dangers” in setting standards for the new realm. In […]


News

UK economy returns to growth

March 13, 2024

Via: Sky News

The measure of everything produced in the UK – a metric called gross domestic product (GDP) – rose 0.2%, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. It’s the first official economic growth announcement since a recession was declared last month […]


News

US Inflation Preview: What’s Ahead for Gold Prices, the US Dollar and Stocks?

March 12, 2024

Via: DailyFX

Tuesday marks an important day for investors of all stripes as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to release the February’s consumer price index survey, a key report that is anticipated to provide fresh insights into recent inflation […]


News

How to choose between a cash and stocks and shares ISA as the end of the tax year approaches

March 11, 2024

Via: MoneyWeek

There are just a few weeks left to make use of you ISA allowance and many will be questioning if they are better off putting their money into a cash or stocks and shares tax wrapper. The rates on cash […]


Finance Tech, Trading

Bitcoin hits another new high as UK regulator paves way for more crypto trading

March 11, 2024

Via: Sky News

On Monday morning one Bitcoin, the best-known cryptocurrency, could buy $72,219 (£56,303). The price of the digital asset has grown 51% in the last month alone as the so-called ‘halving’ event approaches whereby Bitcoin production will fall from 900 to […]


Finance Tech, Trading

U.S. stocks inch mostly higher after crucial monthly jobs report

March 8, 2024

Via: Investing.com

U.S. stocks inched broadly higher on Friday after a widely-anticipated labor market report showed that the American economy added more jobs than expected last month, although January’s blockbuster number was revised sharply lower. By 09:40 ET (14:40 GMT), the S&P […]


Enterprise, Industries

Abercrombie tops expectations for Q4 earnings and revenue, shares down

March 6, 2024

Via: Investing.com

Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter, with comparable sales and gross margin also topping expectations. ANF shares fell around 3% at the market open. The company announced its Q4 earnings per share […]


Industries, Others

China sets ambitious growth target of around 5% and announces increases in military spending

March 5, 2024

Via: Sky News

Chinese Premier Li Qiang made the announcement at the opening of the country’s annual meeting of the National People’s Congress on Tuesday, in a speech that prioritised both security and the economy. Mr Li said the government would issue 1 […]


News

Jeremy Hunt set to cut national insurance by two percentage points at budget

March 5, 2024

Via: Sky News

This cut follows a similar reduction in the levy announced in last year’s autumn statement, and comes as the Conservative government looks to set the fiscal stage for the election set to take place in the next 12 months. Cutting […]


Finance Tech, Liquidity

USD/JPY Starts Week Strong; Tokyo Inflation, ISM Services, Powell & NFP in Focus

March 4, 2024

Via: DailyFX

USD/JPY climbed upwards on Monday, rising about 0.2% to 150.36, supported by increasing U.S. Treasury yields, with the U.S. 10-year bond back above 4.20% in late morning trading in New York. This week, markets are laser-focused on a series of […]


Finance Tech, Liquidity

Gold Price Forecast: Bullish Breakout Continuation Hinges on US Jobs Data

March 2, 2024

Via: DailyFX

Gold prices (XAU/USD) staged a remarkable rally this past week, breaking past key technical thresholds to reach their highest point since December 2023. By Friday’s close, the precious metal had notched a substantial weekly gain of 2.33%, settling near $2,082. […]


Finance Tech, Liquidity

Euro (EUR) Price Latest – EU Core Inflation Remains Sticky, EUR/USD Testing 1.0800 Again

March 1, 2024

Via: DailyFX

Euro Area core inflation fell for the 7th straight month, data from Eurostat showed earlier, but missed expectations of a larger fall. EU core inflation is now at the lowest level in two years. Today’s release did little to shift […]


News

NYCB shares tumble 26% after ‘material weakness’ disclosure rattles investors

March 1, 2024

Via: Investing.com

New York Community Bancorp (NASDAQ:CTBI) shares plunged nearly 26% on Friday after it replaced its CEO, reported a fourth-quarter loss that was more than 10 times what it previously stated and said it found “material weaknesses” in internal controls related […]


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Shares of NYCB fall more than 20% after bank discloses ‘internal controls’ issue, CEO change

February 29, 2024

Via: CNBC

Shares of New York Community Bancorp fell more than 26% on Friday after the regional lender announced a leadership change and disclosed issues with its internal controls. The regional bank announced after market close on Thursday that Alessandro DiNello, its […]


Finance Tech, Liquidity

Gold Prices Rise As PCE Data Show Inflation Decelerating As Hoped

February 29, 2024

Via: DailyFX

Gold Prices rose on Thursday following the release of a mixed bag of important economic numbers out of the United States. Perhaps the most important of these was the inflation snapshot in the Personal Consumption Expenditures series. This is known […]


Finance Tech, Trading

Online trading platform Webull is set to go public via a $7.3 billion SPAC deal

February 28, 2024

Via: CNBC

Webull is planning to go public through merging with a special purpose acquisition company in a deal that values the digital investing platform at $7.3 billion. The New York-based online brokerage will combine with SK Growth Opportunities Corporation in the […]


Finance Tech, Liquidity, Trading

Oil prices ease, US crude stock build fuels demand fears

February 28, 2024

Via: Investing.com

Oil prices eased early on Thursday after a larger-than-expected build in U.S. crude stockpiles stoked worries about slow demand, while signs that U.S. interest rates could remain elevated for longer also added to pressure. Brent crude futures fell 22 cents, […]


Finance Tech, Trading

Three fund ideas for your stocks and shares ISA

February 26, 2024

Via: MoneyWeek

As we get into ISA season, you may be looking at ways to make use of your allowance before the cut-off on 5 April 2024. ISAs are a great way to keep your savings shielded from the taxman, especially as […]


News

Boeing Efforts to Improve Safety Fall Short, FAA Panel Says

February 26, 2024

Via: The Wall Street Journal

Boeing’s push to improve its safety culture after two 737 MAX crashes is falling short, according to a panel tasked with reviewing the plane maker’s practices following the accidents. The independent panel established by the Federal Aviation Administration found a […]