El Nino's Sweet Revenge: Sugar Prices Soar as Crops Wither
The world's sugar prices are at their highest point since 2011, mostly as a result of reduced global supply following extremely dry weather that harmed harvests in Thailand and India, the second and third-largest sugar producers.
Nov 19, 2023 8:18 PM EST
US Funds Shift Focus Away from China, Offloading Alibaba, Apple
Major U.S. funds are taking a more defensive stance in the face of uncertainty in the second-largest economy in the world by cutting holdings that expose them to China and concentrating more on American technology companies.
EU Plans to Tighten Scrutiny of Banks' Loan Provisioning Standards
The EU's banking watchdog warned on Friday that banks would face challenges from regulators for their improper use of an accounting regulation.
Terrapay-Maya Partnership: Filipinos Gain Easier Access to Global Money Transfers
TerraPay and Maya announce a groundbreaking international alliance during the Singapore Fintech Festival, improving accessibility, convenience, and security of international remittances for Filipinos everywhere.
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Japan's Economy Shrinks for the 3rd Quarter This Year as Exports Plummet
Japan's economy shrank from July to September, ending two-quarters of growth fueled by exports and tepid consumption.
Nov 15, 2023 6:34 AM EST
New Report Finds China's Development Banks Are Lagging Behind on Green Energy Finance
China's promise to stop financing coal from abroad has not yet resulted in more money going into renewable projects.
Nov 14, 2023 6:16 PM EST
Students' Political Travel Dreams Shattered as Politrip Goes Bankrupt
According to insolvency filings, the company had £2,000 in bank accounts, but it owed HM Revenue and Customs £8,000 and individual clients about £60,000.
Nov 14, 2023 9:51 AM EST
US Treasure Secretary Yellen Urges APEC Finance Ministers to Embrace Sustainable Growth Strategies
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urged the finance ministers of the Pacific Rim to increase their economies' potential for productivity.
Nov 14, 2023 6:40 AM EST
EU Makes Significant Financial Commitment to COP28 Climate Damage Fund
The European Union would contribute financially in a "substantial" amount to a new worldwide fund that addresses the devastation brought about by climate change.
Nov 13, 2023 8:01 AM EST
World Needs USD 8.1 Trillion Investment In Nature By 2050 To Tackle Triple Planetary Crisis
A total investment in nature of USD 8.1 trillion is required between now and 2050 - while annual investment should reach USD 536 billion annually by 2050 - in order to successfully tackle the interlinked climate, biodiversity, and land degradation crises, according to the State of Finance for Nature report released today.
Jun 25, 2021 3:05 PM EDT
You Can Buy Tesla Model 3 at $1000 Cheaper Now
The Model 3 Standard Range Plus is now down to $36,990, while a Model Y Standard Range is now priced at $39,990
Feb 18, 2021 9:42 PM EST
Amazon Faces Charges for Disregarding Workers' Safety Amid Pandemic
This appears to be the culmination of all the complaints that the company has faced last year and the investigation started by the attorney's general office.
Feb 17, 2021 4:20 AM EST
Bill Gates Net Worth 2021: Billionare Shuns How Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos Spend their Money on 'Rockets'
Gates bravely revealed that he does not "think rockets are the solution," on Kara Swisher's "Sway" podcast, something few people now would say.
Feb 17, 2021 3:00 AM EST
Valentine's 2021: Is it OK to give Cash as Gift?
t's downright tacky and for some, downright insulting. Want to know why? Read on and find out the two other more no-no gifts you should give on Valentine's Day.
Feb 13, 2021 4:57 AM EST
Stefan He Qin, Wolf of Crypto Street, Pleads Guilty Over Securities Fraud
Stefan He Qin pleaded guilty to having stolen and disbursed almost all of his $90 million flagship hedge fund. He is also charged with the attempt to get more millions of dollars from another fund to repay the investors.
Feb 04, 2021 7:48 PM EST
Super Bowl 2021: Miller Lite Giving Away $8 To Battle Michelbob Ultra Head On
Miller Lite and Michelob Ultra have never went head-to-head like this in the past though. For years, Miller Lite and Bud Light seem to be the ones competing with each other.
Feb 04, 2021 3:00 AM EST