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IMF Chief Warns of AI Risks but Highlights Potential for Growth

IMF Chief Warns of AI Risks but Highlights Potential for Growth

Economy news
6 months ago

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief, Kristalina Georgieva, warned of the potential risks of artificial intelligence (AI) to job security but emphasized the "tremendous opportunity" it offers to boost global productivity.According to the IMF,...

Boeing's Stock Plunges Over New FAA Safety Concerns

Boeing's Stock Plunges Over New FAA Safety Concerns

Stocks news
6 months ago

Boeing's stock experienced a significant drop following a report that cast doubts on the company's ability to clear a new federal safety audit. The concerns come in the wake of a recent incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 Max 9, where part of t...

Microsoft Surpasses Apple as Most Valuable Company

Microsoft Surpasses Apple as Most Valuable Company

Stocks news
6 months ago

Microsoft has reclaimed its position as the most valuable publicly traded company in the world, surpassing Apple, a title it had not held for most of the past decade. At the close of the market on Friday, Microsoft's stock price stood at $388.47...

Bitcoin Rallies to 2-Year High of $49,000

Bitcoin Rallies to 2-Year High of $49,000

Bitcoin climbed in frantic trading Thursday after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) conditionally approved the first-ever spot Bitcoin ETFs to trade in the U.S., as expected.The cryptocurrency was last up 1% at $46,289.15. Earlier, it push...

Green Light for Bitcoin ETFs Marks a Crypto Turning Point

Green Light for Bitcoin ETFs Marks a Crypto Turning Point

In a groundbreaking decision, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the establishment of bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States. This move, announced on Wednesday, is expected to revolutionize investor...

Middle East Outshines Global Fintech Funding Slump

Middle East Outshines Global Fintech Funding Slump

Economy news
6 months ago

Amid a challenging global fintech funding environment, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) emerged strongly, registering a remarkable 92% surge in total investment during 2023. This stands in stark contrast to the global downturn, where fintech investment...

Japan’s Nikkei Hits 33-Year High

Japan’s Nikkei Hits 33-Year High

Economy news
6 months ago

Asia-Pacific markets mostly rose this week, rebounding from a sell-off in the previous session, with the Nikkei 225 hitting a 33-year high on the back of gains in tech stocks. The index scaled an intraday peak of 33,969.17, its highest level since Ma...

Robust Nonfarm Payroll Data Signals Economic Resilience

Robust Nonfarm Payroll Data Signals Economic Resilience

Economy news
6 months ago

The U.S. economy added 216,000 jobs in December 2023, exceeding expectations and bolstering confidence in the economy's path. The figure significantly surpassed market forecasts, which anticipated 170,000 new jobs, as the Bureau of Labor Statistics r...

The Stock Markets Face Economic Uncertainty in 2024

The Stock Markets Face Economic Uncertainty in 2024

Economy news
6 months ago

The stock market's journey in 2024 began with turbulence, wiping away some of the gains achieved during the year-end rally. The S&P 500 index lost 1.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2.8% and 0.7%, respec...

Huawei is Back to Nearly $100 Billion Revenue in 2023

Huawei is Back to Nearly $100 Billion Revenue in 2023

Stocks news
6 months ago

Huawei, which endured years of decline due to geopolitical strife and US sanctions, saw its revenue soar in 2023, nearly reaching $100 billion. This marks a 9% increase from the $92.4 billion recorded in 2022 but still falls short of the $123 billion...

BYD Surpasses Tesla as Leading EV Maker in 2023

BYD Surpasses Tesla as Leading EV Maker in 2023

Stocks news
6 months ago

The Chinese automaker BYD has surpassed Tesla as the world's largest electric car manufacturer by sales. In the final quarter of 2023, BYD delivered a record 525,409 battery electric vehicles (BEVs), while Tesla delivered 484,507. Despite Tesla...

Bearish Sentiment Clouds Oil Markets in 2024

Bearish Sentiment Clouds Oil Markets in 2024

Economy news
6 months ago

U.S. crude oil shed more than 10% in 2023, marking its first annual decrease since 2020. Brent crude recorded a 10.32% decrease over the same period. Bearish sentiment prevailed as concerns about oversupply emerged, driven by record production outsid...

U.S. Leads Worldwide Crypto Regulation

U.S. Leads Worldwide Crypto Regulation

In a year marked by substantial legal actions within the crypto industry, the United States has taken the lead in enforcing regulations and penalties against major crypto players. This move positions the US as a global leader in crypto regulatory fra...

U.S. Stocks and Bonds Show Optimism Amid Global Challenges

U.S. Stocks and Bonds Show Optimism Amid Global Challenges

Economy news
6 months ago

Heading into the the new year, U.S. stocks and bonds are showing robust momentum. However, there are stillpotential risks. The year 2023 began with challenges for stocks, including rising interest rates and geopolitical tensions. Despite this, m...

The US Economy Expanded by 4.9% in the Third Quarter

The US Economy Expanded by 4.9% in the Third Quarter

Economy news
6 months ago

In the third quarter of 2023, the US economy showed a slightly slower but still vigorous growth, with GDP expanding at an annualized rate of 4.9%, a modest decline from the previously reported 5.2%. This performance, the strongest in nearly two...

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