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U.S. stocks experienced a sharp decline Wednesday, marking the worst performance since 2022, driven by a significant pullback in technology companies. The tech-heavy Nasdaq index fell 3.6%, while the S&P 500 index dropped 2.3%, reflecting widespread investor caution. Wall Street traders sought to reduce their exposure to firms heavily invested in artificial intelligence and other high-growth sectors. This movement came amid growing concerns over inflated valuations and […]

A significant shake-up hit the financial markets, resulting in a $1.1 trillion loss from the S&P 500 index. This drop is notably marked by a substantial $600 billion loss from the elite group of stocks known as the “Magnificent 7,” which includes tech giants Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet (Google’s parent), Amazon, Meta, and Tesla. The sharp decline follows a period of heightened market volatility. Rising interest rates, geopolitical […]

Uber’s CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, confirmed that the company is considering integrating cryptocurrency payments in the future. Khosrowshahi emphasized that the adoption of crypto payments will depend on the evolution of transaction costs and environmental sustainability. He acknowledged that while the idea is promising, current high transaction fees and environmental concerns linked to crypto mining are significant barriers. Khosrowshahi stated, “Is Uber going to accept crypto in the […]

The office market in Riyadh has shown impressive growth in the second quarter of 2024, bolstered by government incentives designed to attract international corporations. This growth reflects Saudi Arabia’s broader economic diversification goals under the Vision 2030 initiative. Savills’ latest report highlights that over 120 international companies relocated their regional headquarters to Riyadh in the first quarter of 2024, representing a significant 477% increase from the same […]

Renewed efforts to negotiate a ceasefire between Sudan’s Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are set to commence under the auspices of the US, Saudi Arabia, and Switzerland. These discussions come at a critical juncture as violence continues to escalate, significantly impacting the civilian population. The US State Department announced the mediation initiative, emphasizing the urgency of reaching a truce to alleviate the humanitarian […]

Kuwait’s Finance Ministry has reported a substantial budget deficit of $5.23 billion for the fiscal year 2023/24. This figure marks a notable shift from previous years, driven by a combination of lower oil revenues and increased public spending. The deficit underscores a challenging financial landscape for Kuwait, which has historically relied heavily on oil exports for revenue. The decline in global oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2024 – 2024 Interim Results – Financial Highlights (Figures for the corresponding period in 2023 are shown in brackets) Consolidated revenue: HK$ 545 million (HK$ 452 million) Consolidated operating profit: HK$ 49 million (Consolidated operating loss：HK$ 21 million) Consolidated net loss attributable to equity holders of the Company: HK$ 153 million (HK$ 221 million) Basic loss per […]

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The Enlarged NDA Government’s New Budget Has Little For The Common ManThe Enlarged NDA Government’s New Budget Has Little For The Common ManBy Nantoo Banerjee The annual government budget is all about the expenditure and its direction. Income is generated generally through tax and non-tax revenues and borrowing to take care of the expenditure. Normally, the expenditure part comprises seven main aspects – the government’s own maintenance cost, defence, healthcare, social security, education, elderly care, and debt […]

Content series is available across Warner Bros. Discovery platforms in Asia HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2024 – Prudence Foundation, the community investment arm of Prudential plc in Asia and Africa, and Warner Bros. Discovery in Asia Pacific (WBD), are collaborating on a content series – Prudence Foundation x Decode by Discovery (“Decode with Prudence”) – to help educate audiences on the […]

Named Best Bank for Corporates in Hong Kong HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2024 – Citi has won a record of 41 global, regional and local market awards from Euromoney, a leading global financial markets magazine, at its annual Awards for Excellence that recognizes the best in banking across key areas that are most important to a bank’s key stakeholders, clients, board […]

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has made a significant leadership change by appointing an experienced insider to steer its investment strategy. This move is set to influence the fund’s ambitious plans for global diversification and asset growth. The PIF, one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, has selected an internal candidate to take on the role of Chief Investment Officer. This decision comes as part […]

Fortress Investment Group, supported by Mubadala Investment Company, has announced a significant milestone, with its assets under management soaring to $100 billion. This remarkable growth underscores Fortress’s expanding influence in the global financial landscape and its evolving role in various market sectors. Fortress, a prominent player in alternative investments, has achieved this doubling of assets through a combination of strategic acquisitions, strong performance in its investment portfolios, […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2024 – CashOn, a technology finance company focused on fintech and Web3 applications, has announced the launch of Hong Kong’s first digital currency lending matching platform. This platform helps customers access cash liquidity by using digital currencies, finding and comparing quotes from multiple financial companies, and providing suitable lending solutions, enhancing the fluidity between digital currencies and […]

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 24 July 2024 – The increasing number of cyber threats poses a significant risk to traders, potentially undermining their financial security. Since cybercriminals continually develop new methods to exploit vulnerabilities, traders must adopt adequate protection tools to avoid substantial losses. By combining financial literacy with cybersecurity principles, traders can keep track of the latest threats and adopt preventive measures […]

Lebanon’s credit rating has been withdrawn by Fitch Ratings due to the unavailability of crucial data. The global credit rating agency affirmed Lebanon’s long-term foreign and local-currency issuer default ratings as restricted before removing the nation’s IDR and country ceiling. This step marks a significant development in Lebanon’s ongoing financial crisis, signaling deep concerns about the country’s economic stability. Fitch’s decision to withdraw the ratings stems from […]

Modi Govt’s First Budget In Third Term Is Macro-Economically SoundModi Govt’s First Budget In Third Term Is Macro-Economically SoundBy Anjan Roy Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget presented to Parliament on July 23 is a deeply political statement post the polls, containing though sound economic logic as well. As it is by now amply clear to the public, the Union finance minister, has laid out a development budget for Bihar and partly for Andhra Pradesh, while […]

NIA to strengthen innovation in Thailand with new financial mechanisms, promoting the export of Thai innovative products to international markets and leverage digital technologies in five dimensions to enhance organizational operations BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2024 – The National Innovation Agency (Public Organization) or NIA has unveiled its strategy for driving Thailand towards being an innovation nation, “NIA Focal Conductor: Leading Thailand […]

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Union Budget 2024-25 Makes Clever Move For Next Generation ReformsUnion Budget 2024-25 Makes Clever Move For Next Generation ReformsBy Dr. Gyan Pathak Taking lessons from the outcome of Lok Sabha Election 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government has made a clever move for the next generation of economic reforms in the Union Budget 2024-25, which forms the core of the budget though mentioned as the last of the nine priority areas it […]

Partnership under DHL’s GoGreen Plus service will support UOB’s sustainability commitments in carbon neutrality SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2024 – DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, and UOB, a leading bank in ASEAN, entered a strategic agreement under DHL’s GoGreen Plus service to co-invest in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for UOB’s international parcel deliveries. Through this program, UOB foresees an […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2024 – FTLife Insurance Company Limited (“FTLife”) today announced that it has officially changed its name to Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited (“CTF Life”) and revealed its new brand identity. The company also launched the “CTF Life * CIRCLE” membership programme, leveraging the diverse conglomerate of Chow Tai Fook Group (“the Group”) to provide quality […]

BlockFi, the beleaguered cryptocurrency lender, has outlined a comprehensive plan to refund its customers as part of its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. The plan, submitted to the court, promises a near-total reimbursement for eligible claims following the closure of a major transaction that has significantly bolstered the company’s ability to settle outstanding obligations. According to the plan administrator, a critical deal has been finalized, providing the necessary financial […]

Through the collaboration with EBANX, XTransfer offers the preferred local payment methods from Latin America to businesses worldwide exporting to the region. Cash-based vouchers, electronic transfers, and Pix, the instant payments in Brazil, are among the options SHANGHAI, CHINA & CURITIBA, BRAZIL – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2024 – XTransfer, China’s top B2B cross-border trade payment platform, and EBANX, the leading payment platform connecting global […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 July 2024 – IX Asia Index (“IXAI”), the index business arm of IX Capital International Limited, is thrilled to announce the launch of a centralised IXAI index page composed of a comprehensive suite of 10 unique indexes, available on Bloomberg starting today. The IXAI Bloomberg page can be accessed via the function “IXCI <GO>”. This launch significantly enhances […]

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