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Hong Kong stocks rebound from longest losing streak since 1984

Hong Kong stocks recovered from nine-session losses, the worst phase since July 1984. The market is eagerly waiting for the outcome of the US Fed meeting. The Chinese government has postponed the reduction proposal in retail petrol prices. The fresh rally in energy stocks boosted Hong Kong and China indices.

Dec 16, 2015 3:56 AM EST

Markets

Ford’s driverless Fusion Hybrid sedans will hit California roads by 2016

Ford will begin testing its fully autonomous vehicles in California roadways in 2016. The company has received a permit from DMV in California to test its Fusion Hybrid and plans to add more models to the autonomous vehicles road tests.

World

Bosnia catching up for Arab investments

Bosnia, a southeast European nation, is attracting not only tourists from the Middle East region but also investors. Arabs are investing heavily in Bosnia's capital city Sarajevo. Bosnia is facing unemployment problem, which is at 40 percent. The country is still suffering from the impact of war. With Arab projects coming up in Bosnia, the tourism sector is set to emerge as an alternative to glamorous Swiss resorts.

News

Indian indices rose ahead of Fed decision

Indian equities slipped into pressure as foreign investors pulled off heavily ahead of US Fed meeting. However, the benchmark indices recovered from six-year lows to end the trading on a positive note on Tuesday. The US Fed rate hike is discounted by India amid lower oil prices. Indian imports oil for its 80 percent of energy requirements. Fund managers are bullish on Indian markets for 2016. The surge in consumer prices is positing a tough task for RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan.

Yuan at 4-year low against the US dollar

After being added to IMF's basket of currencies, Chinese Yuan fell for eight out of 10 sessions, recording its longest run of losses since June. The Chinese currency against the US dollar dropped to four-year low. However, it rose against 11 of 16 major currencies. Chinese central bank in a statement said that Yuan shouldn't be measured by its fluctuations only against the US dollar, but also against other major currencies.

Dec 16, 2015 3:01 AM EST

What does Fed rate hike mean to auto loans, mortgages & credit cards?

The US Federal Reserve is expected to make a decision on the interest rate on Wednesday. Most probably, the Fed will opt for a rate hike. If it raises the interest rate, then it will impact all types of borrowing costs for consumers.

Dec 16, 2015 2:58 AM EST

China restaurant charges diners for breathing unpolluted air

An eatery in Jiangsu Province, China, has charged customers an air cleaning fee on their food bills. The local government said that the fee is illegal and ordered the restaurant owners to fix their pricing system.

Dec 15, 2015 10:37 PM EST

Pepsi to uncork new Gatorade in 2016

PepsiCo will launch Gatorade sports drink in 2016 as the global soft drink major is looking beyong carbonated drinks. The company sees growth potential in organic drinks market. PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi recently said focusing on carbonated soft drinks was a thing of the past.

Dec 15, 2015 10:33 PM EST

AEP reaches settlement on coal-fired power plants in Ohio

AEP Ohio said that it has reached a settlement with Ohio state regulators and other parties for long-term contracts with its coal-fired generators. The agreement is expected to be ruled in early 2016.

Dec 15, 2015 10:31 PM EST

Mercedes-AMG unveils the new convertible S65 Cabriolet with powerful V-12 engine

The new Mercedes-AMG S65 Cabriolet will be unveiled on public at the Detroit Motor Show next month. The new convertible S-Class Cabriolet based is powered by powerful V-12 engine that can deliver speed at up to 186 mph.

Dec 15, 2015 10:18 PM EST

Deeper recession, faster CPI, higher rate squeezing Brazil

Latin American nation Brazil is suffering from rising inflation, unemployment and drop in economy growth. The Brazil's central bank is expected to raise interest rate in 2016 and this will further enhance borrowing costs putting more pressure on business and industry.

Dec 15, 2015 9:49 PM EST

Forbes releases report on the Evolution of Marketing Content Operations

Forbes CMO Practice reported how marketing content is rapidly evolving, how it affects the bottomline, and how it defines the role of a company’s chief marketing officer.

Dec 15, 2015 8:07 PM EST

Apple Opens an Advanced Display Screen Development Center Secretly in Taiwan

Apple has opened an advanced display screen development center secretly in Taiwan. As the news is not yet out in public, Apple officials are keeping it under the wraps.

Dec 15, 2015 7:59 PM EST

Fashion Website Gilt To Be Sold for $250 Million: Hudson’s Bay is the Prospective Buyer

Gilt is into talks with Hudson’s Bay to sell off its business at $250 million. The value of Gilt group is surely slashed from where it was a couple of years ago. The deal is however yet to be finalized early in the coming year.

Dec 15, 2015 7:54 PM EST

Hotels are turning to AirBNB for renting rooms

People globally use AirBNB to rent out spare rooms or an entire house, but now hotels are also using AirBNB to find customers. AirBNB is preferable over Expedia and Priceline as it charge just 3% fee per reservation. Hotels and hostels situated in Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Honolulu are also using AirBNB platform.

Dec 15, 2015 7:46 PM EST

Best Ways to Save Money During the Holiday Season

It is officially a holiday season and also an official month of spending vs. saving. A recent survey found that 57 percent of those who participate in holiday gift-giving began their shopping in early November. This was up from 54 percent in 2014 and 49 percent in 2008. Holiday season does not have to be a financial burden if you plan accordingly and implement effective strategies. To help you save money on holiday shopping I’ve compiled a list of some tips and tricks you can follow to achieve your goal.

Dec 15, 2015 5:25 AM EST