Nasdaq will extend its trading hours to nearly 23 hours a day starting on December 6,…
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UK Businesses Face Rising Costs Ahead of Autumn Budget
Shevaun Haviland, the director of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), has warned that resilience alone…
Bitcoin Holds Above $64,000 Amid Rising Oil Prices
Bitcoin traded above $64,000 on Tuesday, showing a 1% increase for the day. This rise occurred…
Hong Kong’s Dim Sum Bond Market Hits Record Highs
Hong Kong’s dim sum bond market has reached a new milestone. A recent deal from State…
Nikkei Falls 2.5% as Oil Prices and Inflation Worsen
Japan’s Nikkei share average fell 2.5% on Tuesday, August 18, closing at 67,460.73. Concerns over rising…
UK Unemployment Steady at 4.9% as Job Vacancies Decline
UK unemployment remained steady at 4.9% in the three months to June, according to the Office…
Vessel Struck in Strait of Hormuz; Crew Member Injured
A vessel passing through the Strait of Hormuz was hit by an unknown projectile on Wednesday.…
Gold Prices Decline as Oil Rises Amid Rate Hike Fears
Gold prices fell on Tuesday, August 18, due to rising oil prices and increasing U.S. Treasury…
AI Spending Concerns Rise Amid Record U.S. Corporate Profits
Another earnings season has ended with U.S. corporate profits reaching record highs. However, concerns about heavy…
UK Wage Growth Slows to 4.1% Amid Cost of Living Squeeze
Wage growth in the UK slowed in June as the ongoing conflict in Iran affected the…