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The US joined Japan in engineering one of the most notable rebounds in the yen since the currency began its years-long slide, a decline that’s stoked inflation in the Asian nation and rippled through global markets. At the close of New York trading on Friday, the yen was quoted at 157.40 to the dollar, the … Read more
August 2, 2026 — 5:01am Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. AAA Having worked in the male-dominated field of finance for over 10 years now, I’ve seen many positive changes take place for women. Today, Australian women are attending university at record … Read more
Dr. Adi Hoorvitch-Lavi – Summer Cocktail by Fusion VC 2026. (Video: Orel Cohen) In the first half of the year, “Israeli startups raised 40% more than last year,” said Dr. Adi Hoorvitch-Lavi, SVP Growth & Investments at Poalim Tech. Despite the growing prominence in Israel of sectors like defense and deep tech, Hoorvitch-Lavi explained that … Read more
The economy, inflation and how those forces could impact the lives of Americans were front and center over the past week. Trips to the grocery store and gas station are more painful than they were last year, and rising costs are impacting the decisions of both households and businesses. Here’s a snapshot of prominent economic … Read more
Socialism threat: Big-name donors backing Democratic Socialists of America candidates Alexandria Hoff reports on the escalating threat of socialism as big-name donors increasingly back Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates. Author Evan Barker, in her book “Nothing Left,” reveals how wealthy contributors disguise themselves as “grassroots” supporters through DSA backing, utilizing unpaid labor to save … Read more
From contact lenses and Mangyan honey to baby clothes and the latest gadgets, here’s how Filipino entrepreneurs are using e-commerce platforms to turn their dreams into businesses MANILA, Philippines – At 22, Bridget Cortez was already juggling two different worlds. On some days, she attended Business Management classes at the University of the Philippines. On … Read more
Based on prices reported by Euronews journalists and on recently published surveys, the UK had the highest comparison figure in the sample, while Türkiye had the lowest. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Across the 10 countries examined, the indicative price of a scoop ranged from around €1.15 to €4.10. Prices varied considerably depending on location, the type of … Read more
Senator Tommy Tuberville, an Alabama Republican, on Thursday characterized Social Security as a “scam” and a “Ponzi scheme,” using a speech on the Senate floor to advocate for allowing Americans to retain and independently invest a greater share of their retirement savings. Tuberville, who is a member of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, … Read more
Antwi said she spoke to people who wanted to be business owners but did not have the confidence to take the first step. “I spoke to so many people, black women, who wanted to do business, but they didn’t,” she said. “Because it is so uncertain that they stick to employed work. “They didn’t have … Read more
Americans want CEOs to walk in their shoes for a while, a new survey suggests. Asked about the one thing they would want corporate leaders to understand about economic life in the U.S. today, a quarter of those polled said the cost of living is too high and that companies should make products more affordable, … Read more