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How are businesses lowering cyber insurance costs amid increasing ransomware threats? Insights from Howden's latest report reveal the effectiveness of enhanced cybersecurity strategies and market dynamics.
Jul 01, 2024 3:47 AM EDT
Inflation on Food, Goods, Services Hits Urban, Rural Areas Differently
A new data reveals inflation impacts urban and rural budgets differently, with rising costs for food, goods, and services.
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Biden and Trump eagerly prepare to debate tax policies, highlighting their contrasting visions for America's fiscal future in a high-stakes showdown.
Yen's Slide Puts Japan on High Alert, Raising Fears of Global Currency War
Yen's slide raises alarm in Japan, fueling fears of a global currency war and potential economic instability.
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Jun 26, 2024 6:30 PM EDT
Credit Crunch 2.0? Surging Delinquencies and the Squeeze on Consumer Credit
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Jun 26, 2024 6:00 PM EDT
Yuan vs. Dollar: Can China's Currency Challenge the Global Dominance of the Greenback?
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Jun 26, 2024 5:20 PM EDT
US Consumer Confidence Falls in June, Triggering Shifts in Spending Habits
In June, American consumers experienced a decline in confidence, marking a shift that reflects broader economic concerns.
Jun 26, 2024 5:00 PM EDT
Hong Kong Takes Crown as World's Priciest Construction Hub, Offering Investors a Double-Edged Sword
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Jun 25, 2024 8:44 PM EDT
Yellen Targets Housing Shortage to Improve Affordability, First-Time Homebuyers May Feel At Ease
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Jun 25, 2024 8:27 PM EDT
Oil Prices Poised to Plunge to $60 in 2025 as Stockpiles Swell
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Jun 21, 2024 10:07 PM EDT
High Rates Make Home Improvement Loans a Double-Edged Sword
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Jun 21, 2024 10:07 PM EDT
US Homes Brace for Higher Air Conditioning Costs
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Jun 21, 2024 10:06 PM EDT
How a Trump 2024 Victory Could Reshape the Housing Market
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Jun 21, 2024 10:06 PM EDT
UAE Poised to Become World's Top Destination for Millionaires
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Trump and Biden Face Off on Economic Policies: Immigration and Tax Plans Compared
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have outlined distinctly different economic plans to appeal to voters. Trump's agenda focuses on expanding his 2017 tax cuts, enforcing strict immigration controls with mass deportations, imposing tariffs on all U.S. imports, and dismantling Biden's clean energy initiatives.
Jun 21, 2024 10:00 PM EDT