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The Bank of Japan has raised its short-term interest rate to 0.5%, its highest level since 2008, signalingconfidence in steady inflation around its 2% target. The move, supported by an 8-to-1 board vote, is the central bank’s first hike since ...

Netflix shares surged over 10% in after-hours trading following a blockbuster fourth quarter that exceeded market expectations. Total revenue climbed 16% year-on-year to $10.25 billion, surpassing the $10.11 billion analysts anticipated. Earnings per share more than doubled to $4.27, up ...

Apple shares tumbled 4% on Thursday, marking their worst day since August 5, amid growing concerns over declining iPhone sales in China. The stock has now fallen nearly 12% from its December peak, making it the poorest performer among the ...

Tesla’s brand value (different from its share price) plummeted 26% in 2024, marking its second consecutive annual decline, according to research firm Brand Finance. The automaker’s brand is now worth $43 billion, down from $58.3 billion a year ago and ...

Gold prices have steadily risen this week despite some pressure from the U.S. dollar. Spot gold eased by 0.4% to $2,701.03 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures dipped slightly by 0.1% to $2,748.70. However, both remain on course for a ...

Bitcoin’s rise shows no signs of slowing, with BlackRock projecting another stellar year for the cryptocurrency under the Trump administration. Samara Cohen, BlackRock’s chief investment officer for ETFs and index instruments, points to regulatory developments as a key driver. Progress ...

Germany’s economy, the powerhouse of Europe, contracted for a second consecutive year in 2024, with GDP declining by 0.2%, following a 0.3% drop in 2023. This marks the first back-to-back annual contraction since the early 2000s, a period defined by ...

Boeing ended 2024 with some glimmers of hope, recording 142 gross orders in December, the year’s strongest sales month. This uptick was largely driven by demand for the troubled 737 Max, despite lingering reputational damage from a high-profile incident involving ...

The euro, now trading below $1.03 as of January 10, is hovering near its weakest level against the greenback in over two years. It could slip below parity with the dollar by early 2025. The currency faces mounting pressure from ...

The global economy faces a turbulent 2025, with inflation, tariffs, and interest rate decisions shaping the landscape. The International Monetary Fund projects global growth at 3.2%, a figure that reveals the ongoing challenges faced by central banks and governments worldwide.In ...

Singapore’s economy posted a robust 4 percent growth in 2024, exceeding expectations and marking the strongest performance since 2011, barring the post-pandemic surge of 2021. Preliminary figures from the Ministry of Trade and Industry revealed that GDP expanded by 4.3 ...

In 2024, the UK claimed the top spot as Europe’s largest electric vehicle (EV) market, driven by record sales and stricter net-zero regulations. A total of 381,970 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were sold, marking a 21.4% annual increase. Hybrid EV sales ...

The surge in bitcoin ETFs throughout 2024 is set to evolve further in 2025 with the launch of innovative funds combining cryptocurrency exposure and options strategies. Asset manager Calamos recently announced its structured protection ETF, which aims to provide investors ...

On Thursday, the euro hit its lowest point against the US dollar in over two years, falling to mid-1.02—a 0.9% decline. This marks a steep drop from its September 2024 high above 1.12, a loss of 9% in just three ...

After two stellar years, Wall Street expects continued growth for stocks in 2025, albeit at a slower pace. The S&P 500, which gained 23% in 2024 following a 24% jump in 2023, is forecast to rise 14.8% this year. Analysts ...