We are heading into a busy week with major central bank decisions. The Federal Reserve (Fed), the Bank of England (BoE) and the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will announce their latest policy verdicts this week. The Brits and the Japanese are expected to remain seated on their hands and the Fed will certainly lower its rates this week. But by how much – is the million-dollar question! A Fed rate cut is fully priced in, but investors can’t agree on the size of the cut that the Fed should deliver this week. Some – including myself – think that a…
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Just two months after an attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in July during a rally in Pennsylvania, another apparent attempt on the Republican presidential nominee’s life was foiled by authorities on Sunday at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida.Trump was unharmed, and a suspect who fled the scene was arrested. Politicians across the spectrum have condemned the attack, and law enforcement officials are investigating.Here’s what to know:Hiding in the bushes: what happenedWhile Trump was golfing on Sunday around 1.30 p.m., a Secret Service agent, positioned one hole ahead of the former President, noticed a rifle…
Listen to this article Monica Amadio Bringing decades of expertise and wisdom to business and technology students, Amadio is an entrepreneur, author, business strategist and consultant, who serves as an assistant professor of Business Administration Management at Stockton University. With her students, she shares her experiences in the realms of business, entrepreneurship, personal finance, information technology, leadership and more. A particular focus is on mentoring and developing the next generation of women entrepreneurs. Amadio wrote a 2020 dissertation entitled, “Success Strategies of High Achieving Women Entrepreneurs in Technology-Related Sectors,” which she says crystalized her belief in the strength of women…
USD/CAD kicks off the new week on a weaker note amid a bearish US Dollar. Bets for a 50 bps Fed rate cut and a positive risk tone weighs on the Greenback. Sliding Oil prices could undermine the Loonie and help limit any further losses. The USD/CAD pair struggles to capitalize on its modest gains registered over the past two days and attracts fresh sellers during the Asian session on Monday. Spot prices, however, manage to hold above the 1.3565 support zone, warranting some caution before positioning for any meaningful pullback from a three-week high touched last Wednesday. The US…
WAIANAE, Hawaii (KHON2) — She dedicated her life to serving others and was known for lifting up those around her. A memorial service was held on Sunday morning to honor Waianae community leader Twinkle Alohalani Borge.Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest newsThey said her spirit was unlike any other.“She saw a value in people that nobody else saw. She spent her life lifting the people and carrying them and loving them when nobody else would,” stated James Bakele, Pu’uhonua O Wai’anae President. Twinkle Borge, Wai‘anae homeless advocate, leader, has died If…
The Bank of England’s August interest rate cut seems to have done its job in spurring on the housing market for now, with average new seller asking prices rising by 0.8%, or about £2,974, this month to £370,759, according to Rightmove’s (RMV.L) monthly monitor.September usually sees a monthly rise in prices, but this year’s increase is double the long-term average, with prices supported by increased activity levels, the property platform said.Meanwhile, the number of sales being agreed is up by 27% year on year, a strong rebound compared with last year’s more subdued market as pent-up buyer demand is released.Supply…
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes stormed back from big early drops on Wednesday to finish higher, led by… NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes stormed back from big early drops on Wednesday to finish higher, led by a handful of influential Big Tech companies. The S&P 500 rallied 1.1% after erasing a morning wipeout of 1.6%, one where almost every stock within the index had been falling. A majority of the index’s stocks still finished lower for the day, but the performances by Nvidia and other tech stocks were enough to drive it to a third straight…
There have been years when the Primetime Emmys telecast is riddled with surprise, out-of-left-field winners, and until the very last minute, this ceremony was not one of them. As the experts predicted, “Shōgun” pretty much ran the table, and it and “The Bear” both set records for the most awarded shows ever for a drama and a comedy, respectively. As the hosts Eugene and Dan Levy also noted in their opening banter, “Shōgun” actually set its record during the Creative Arts Emmys with 14 wins, and only furthered that record with four wins on Sunday. And “The Bear” set its…
(Bloomberg) — A gauge of Chinese stocks listed in Hong Kong fell after broadly weaker macro data dashed optimism of a meaningful rebound in the economy in the absence of comprehensive stimulus.Most Read from BloombergThe Hang Seng China Enterprises Index slid as much as 1.3%, snapping a two-day gain before trimming losses to be 0.3% lower. Property stocks were among the top losers with a gauge of the sector dropping as much as 1.8%. Mainland equity markets are shut until Wednesday for holidays.Disappointing economic data over the weekend is adding pressure on the authorities to ramp up fiscal and monetary…
As the Israel-Hamas war continues, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to retaliate against the Houthi movement after a missile fired from Yemen fell in central Israel on Sunday morning.Latest DevelopmentsSep 15, 1:07 PMIsrael now says Houthi missile was hit by interceptorA missile described by the Houthis as a “new hypersonic ballistic missile” was hit by an Israeli interceptor, Israeli military officials said Sunday, after initially saying it got through its defenses and fell in an open area.An Israeli interceptor hit the missile fired into central Israel from Yemen, causing it to fragment, according to Israeli officials. The missile…