Asian Stocks Set for Muted Open Ahead of US Jobs Data on Friday Asian markets are expected to open quietly as investors await key US jobs data Business Asian Stocks, US Jobs, Treasuries, Federal Reserve, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong Tokyo: So, it looks like Asian stocks are gearing up for a pretty quiet start today. … Read more
BlackRock Challenges FDIC Ahead of Deadline on Bank Investments BlackRock is pushing back against FDIC’s oversight demands just before a key deadline, seeking more time to negotiate. Business BlackRock, FDIC, Vanguard, Banks, US New York: So, BlackRock is in a bit of a standoff with the FDIC. They’re not too keen on the agency’s demands … Read more
KKR and PSP to Acquire AEP Transmission Stake for $2.8 Billion KKR and PSP Investments are set to buy a minority stake in AEP’s transmission business for $2.8 billion, boosting their energy portfolio. Business AEP, KKR, PSP Investments, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Electricity Columbus: American Electric Power Co. is selling a minority stake in its transmission … Read more
Doublepoint Unveils Free Apple Watch App for Gesture Control of Devices Doublepoint’s WowMouse app lets users control devices with hand gestures using their Apple Watch, enhancing smart home interactions. Technology Doublepoint, WowMouse, Apple Watch, Smart Home, Finland Las Vegas: So, have you heard about this cool new app called WowMouse? It just launched at CES … Read more
Factbox on USDA Winter Wheat Seedings Trade Estimates History This article reviews the history of trade estimates for USDA winter wheat seedings based on analyst polls and USDA reports Business USDA, Winter Wheat, Seedings, Trade Estimates, Agriculture, Chicago, USA Chicago: So, the USDA is about to drop its annual report on winter wheat seedings, and … Read more
Google Searches for Deleting Facebook and Instagram Surge After Meta’s Changes Interest in deleting Meta accounts has skyrocketed after the company announced changes to its content moderation policies Technology Google, Meta, Facebook, Instagram, Zuckerberg, U.S. U.S.: Google searches for deleting Facebook and Instagram accounts have shot up recently. This spike happened right after Meta’s CEO, … Read more
Reeves Considers Major Cuts to Public Services Amid Rising Borrowing Costs Rachel Reeves is weighing deeper cuts to public services as UK borrowing costs surge, raising concerns among Labour MPs and economists alike Politics Rachel Reeves, UK, Public Services, Borrowing Costs, Economy London: So, it looks like Rachel Reeves is in a bit of a … Read more
Cuts, Tax Rises, or Inaction: Rachel Reeves Faces Economic Challenges Rachel Reeves is under pressure to address the UK’s economic turmoil with limited options Politics Rachel Reeves, UK, Economy, Interest Rates, Tax, Bond Market London: Rachel Reeves is in a tough spot. The UK government is feeling the heat from a bond market sell-off and … Read more
Fed’s Bowman Calls December Rate Cut a Final Recalibration Step Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman backs the recent rate cut as a necessary final adjustment amid rising inflation concerns Business California, Laguna Beach, Federal Reserve, Interest Rates, Michelle Bowman, Inflation Laguna Beach: So, Michelle Bowman from the Federal Reserve just shared her thoughts on the … Read more
US to Finalize Crackdown Rules on Chinese Vehicles Next Week Commerce Secretary Raimondo announces upcoming regulations targeting Chinese vehicle software and hardware for national security. Politics Washington, Chinese Vehicles, National Security, Biden Administration, Automakers Washington: So, here’s the scoop. The Biden administration is gearing up to finalize some pretty big rules next week. They’re cracking … Read more