A sell-off in Treasuries has strengthened the dollar and left equities mixed as new signs of economic strength have led traders to lower their expectations for US rate cuts. In Japan, shares rose with the help of a weaker yen, while equities in Australia and South Korea fell. US futures remained flat after the S&P … Read more
Global economies face a period of lackluster growth and pressure from rising debt piles, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned. In an assessment that may chime with Chancellor Rachel Reeves as she ponders her first budget, managing director Kristalina Georgieva warned that growth will not deliver the tax revenues required to … Read more
By Florence Tan SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Oil prices edged up on Friday, supported by a surprise drop in U.S. oil inventories and simmering Middle East tensions, but prices were on track for their largest weekly decline in over a month due to concerns of reduced demand. Crude futures climbed 16 cents, or 0.2%, to $74.61 … Read more
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Armed groups operating in Colombia’s Amazon are tightening their grip on the region and that’s stalling government efforts to tackle deforestation, according to a think tank report Thursday. The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) dissidents, known as EMC, have the ability to slow or accelerate deforestation at will, said the … Read more
The US federal prosecutors have charged an Indian government official with orchestrating a plot to murder a Sikh activist in New York City, which could potentially escalate tensions with New Delhi. The Department of Justice has accused Vikash Yadav, described as a “senior field officer” in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration, of directing a “murder-for-hire” … Read more
Idaho Virtual Academy (IDVA) has been honored as a 2024 Cognia™ School of Distinction, recognizing the school’s excellence in education and service to learners. Out of over 1,900 institutions reviewed worldwide, IDVA was selected as one of the 60 Schools and Systems of Distinction. IDVA is an accredited, full-time online public school serving students in … Read more
Sydney Sweeney has recently unveiled the first images of herself from the upcoming biopic based on the life of Christy Martin. In the film, Sweeney will portray the role of Christy Martin under the direction of David Michôd. The movie, as described by Deadline, chronicles the true story of Christy Martin, a remarkable figure who … Read more
Duquesne Family Office founder and hedge fund manager Stanley Druckenmiller recently shared his thoughts on the upcoming election, stating that if forced to make a prediction, he believes former President Donald Trump would defeat Vice President Kamala Harris. Druckenmiller explained that while he previously viewed the election as a toss-up, the market now seems to … Read more
The Israel Defense Forces has reported that a unit from its 828th Bislamach Brigade was conducting a patrol in Tal al-Sultan, a region of Rafah, on Wednesday. Three militants were encountered and engaged by the Israeli troops, resulting in their elimination. Initially, the firefight did not seem out of the ordinary, and the soldiers did … Read more
Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency project, World Liberty Financial, released a 13-page document on Thursday outlining its goals, token allocation, and the potential revenue distribution, which suggested that Trump and his family could receive 75% of the net profits. The document, known as the “World Liberty Gold Paper,” revealed that the Trump family would be granted 22.5 … Read more