Hong Kong banks to see biggest rise in bad loans in Asia-Pacific due to US tariffs: Fitch

Hong Kong banks to see biggest rise in bad loans in Asia-Pacific due to US tariffs: Fitch

The ongoing tariff war is expected to put additional pressure on banks in Hong Kong, which are already grappling with elevated non-performing loans due to a prolonged property sector slump, according to Fitch Ratings. “Higher tariffs would reinforce our deteriorating banking sector outlooks for China and Hong Kong,” the rating agency said in a report…

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Will Printemps -- the fashion, restaurant hybrid store -- lift FiDi's fortunes?

Will Printemps — the fashion, restaurant hybrid store — lift FiDi’s fortunes?

The new Printemps fashion store, which opened at Harry Macklowe’s One Wall Street on Friday, “might well be the most beautiful store in New York,” said Downtown Alliance president Jessica Lappin. “Macklowe could not have done it better,” agreed Cushman & Wakefield retail power-broker Joanne Podell, who repped Chinese lifestyle chain Miniso at nearby 150…

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Attorney With $2 Million In Dividend Stocks Pulls $16,000/Month – Says 'Young Investors Are Blowing Their Future By Cashing Out Too Soon'

Attorney With $2 Million In Dividend Stocks Pulls $16,000/Month – Says ‘Young Investors Are Blowing Their Future By Cashing Out Too Soon’

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Investing is a journey that requires patience and a long-term perspective, but for some younger investors, the possibility of quick gains is too tempting to resist. This can significantly impact long-term wealth accumulation since compounding is one of…

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California Bans Insurance Policy Cancellations In Boost To Property Owners. The Insurance Industry Prepares For Record-Breaking Losses

California Bans Insurance Policy Cancellations In Boost To Property Owners. The Insurance Industry Prepares For Record-Breaking Losses

California Bans Insurance Policy Cancellations In Boost To Property Owners. The Insurance Industry Prepares For Record-Breaking Losses Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. The yearlong ban that California’s insurance authority rushed to impose on cancellations in parts of Los Angeles hardest hit by wildfires…

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Warren Buffett Labeled It 'Playing With Fire' When The Indicator Named After Him Reached 140% — Cut To Today And It's Over 200%

Warren Buffett Labeled It ‘Playing With Fire’ When The Indicator Named After Him Reached 140% — Cut To Today And It’s Over 200%

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. The Buffett Indicator – a market valuation measure – is signaling potential danger as it surpasses levels witnessed during the Dot-Com Bubble and the Great Financial Crisis. What Happened: This indicator, attributed to Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK) (NYSE:BRK)…

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How NFL Legend Rob Gronkowski Turned A Near 1,000% Profit On His First Ever Stock Investment – After Forgetting He Owned The Shares

How NFL Legend Rob Gronkowski Turned A Near 1,000% Profit On His First Ever Stock Investment – After Forgetting He Owned The Shares

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good, but nothing beats being lucky and great. Former NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski, who won multiple Super Bowls during his illustrious career, certainly qualifies as great. However, he was also…

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Gut Punch For Housing Market–Survey Reveals Half Of Homeowners Over 56 Plan To Age In Place And Never Sell

Gut Punch For Housing Market–Survey Reveals Half Of Homeowners Over 56 Plan To Age In Place And Never Sell

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. America’s housing market is hurting and real estate observers of all stripes have different opinions on the root cause. However, there is near-universal agreement on one major stumbling block: the lack of inventory. Prospective homeowners hoping for that…

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