Why Gift Cards Are Becoming a Financial Lifeline for Cash-Strapped Consumers
Gift cards have come a long way from being last-minute gifts to becoming vital financial tools for many. With inflation and economic pressures on the rise, more consumers are discovering that these cards can be a strategic way to manage expenses and stretch their dollars. From paying for groceries to covering gas, gift cards are offering flexibility and convenience at a time when financial stability feels increasingly elusive.
Dec 09, 2024 12:45 AM EST
IC Funded: Revolutionizing Prop Trading for Retail Traders
IC Markets has recently launched its proprietary trading platform, IC Funded, and it's already creating a buzz in the trading community. What started as a soft launch has now captured the attention of traders worldwide, highlighting a significant shift in how retail traders can access capital and participate in the markets.
As Copper M&A Wars Escalate, Solaris Resources' Warintza Project Stands Out
The mining industry has been busy with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in recent years, and 2024 has been one of the busiest. Major mining companies are all vying for a piece of the action in the promising copper sector. As the global push towards electrification and clean energy intensifies, the demand for copper—a critical component in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and infrastructure—is expected to soar. This has sparked even more interest from mining giants looking to secure their position for production.
Stablecoins Emerge as a Lifeline in Argentina's Economic Crisis
The US House of Representatives is set to vote on overriding President Biden's veto of a measure to remove SEC rule SAB 121, impacting cryptocurrency firms.
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Super Funds Urged to Future-Proof Amid Contingency Planning Shortfalls
APRA urges superannuation funds to improve financial contingency planning amid significant shortcomings.
Jul 02, 2024 11:36 AM EDT
US Industries Demand Hearing on New China Tariffs Imposed by Biden
Numerous pro-trade American industry associations have requested an extension of one month for the Biden administration to provide feedback on their intentions to apply higher tariffs to Chinese imports of solar equipment, electric cars, batteries, and other items. This basically means that the start date of many of the penalties has been postponed until August 1.
Jun 15, 2024 7:02 AM EDT
Hong Kong's Status as an International Financial Center at Crossroads
Hong Kong lost its status as a global financial hub amidst shifting rankings and regulatory hurdles. Read the implications of China's tightening grip and cross-border capital flow uncertainties.
May 15, 2024 11:59 PM EDT
Is China's Central Bank Gold-Buying Spree a Precursor for War? Part II of II
The idea of a nation acquiring large gold reserves in preparation for military endeavors is not without historical precedent. Prior to World War I, European powers increased their gold reserves, and a century later, Russia's central bank doubled its gold holdings in the years before its invasion of Ukraine. This same strategic stockpiling of gold could be inferred from China and its pre-war positioning for a Taiwan incursion.
May 06, 2024 4:17 PM EDT
Is China's Central Bank Gold-Buying Spree A Precursor for War? Part I of II
Since 2009, China has more than doubled its gold reserves. In wartime, particularly in wars perpetrated in violation of international law, the resulting international sanctions can force an invader state to rely on its gold reserves. Thus if a country is preparing to go to war and incur sanctions, it will ensure it has an ample reserve of gold.
May 02, 2024 3:08 PM EDT
Costco's Gold Bars Part II: From Africa to the Alps to You
So where exactly does that shiny new "999.9 fine gold minted" bar from Costco come from? Under that "Essayeur Fondeur" Swiss authenticity stamp lies a long, bloody trail of death and tears.
Apr 26, 2024 1:26 PM EDT
A Modern Neo-Feudal State, The Tech Lords Ushering in a Return to the Medieval
If ever such tech lords decide that their will should supplant that of the majority's, or that through their influence they might alter the course of history by sustaining one country's war of aggression on another or by manipulating the political landscape, democracy will be the casualty - in America and throughout the world.
Mar 26, 2024 3:28 PM EDT
The Federal Reserve's 'Death Star'. The Battle Over America's Wallets.
The CBDC debate continues. Concerns over the exploration of the creation of a central bank digital currency in the United States, commonly referred to as a CBDC, has some lawmakers up in arms regarding its potential for increased government surveillance and control.
Mar 12, 2024 5:24 PM EDT
Tech Boom in the Philippines? US Investments Could Signal Lucrative Opportunities
The United States Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo stated during an official visit to Manila on Monday that American businesses are expected to announce investments totaling more than $1 billion in the Philippines.
Mar 12, 2024 5:08 AM EDT
Shocking Numbers: Here's What You Really Need to Earn in Major US Cities
A recent analysis found that living comfortably in any of the country's major cities would cost a lot of money.
Mar 08, 2024 7:21 AM EST
The Real Winner of the Kremlin's war won't be Russia or Ukraine
The old Wall Street adage says to buy when stocks plummet at the outbreak of war and sell when stocks rise as hostilities end. Buying low and selling high has long been a fundamental financial strategy particularly as it relates to gauging wartime market sentiments. And where some might hear the drums of war beating and jackboots ringing on cobblestones, others hear only the sound of cold, hard coin clanging into their coffers.
Feb 29, 2024 1:49 PM EST
Why Elon Musk Now Fires Employees Every Day
Elon Musk is a ruthless savage when firing his employees. Last year Elon wielded his power as the new owner of Twitter axing 6000 employees including HR workers, marketers, and even a handful of high-ranking executives.
Jan 23, 2024 8:00 AM EST
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