President Donald Trump appears to still be on edge from the conflict that’s unfolded between Israel and Iran. But US stocks have proven eager to test record highs. Investors welcomed Trump’s announcement on Monday evening that Israel and Iran had agreed to a ceasefire, and then stayed upbeat throughout Tuesday, even as the president fired…
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Hong Kong police have broken up a loan shark syndicate that charged 5,000 borrowers annual interest rates of up to 100 per cent or more, with the operation leading to the arrest of 24 people as young as 12 years old. The force said the syndicate targeted potential customers randomly through cold calls and text…
Hong Kong police have broken up a loan shark syndicate that charged 5,000 borrowers annual interest rates of up to 100 per cent or more, with the operation leading to the arrest of 24 people as young as 12 years old. The force said the syndicate targeted potential customers randomly through cold calls and text…
After weeks of pain, the stock market is eyeing some relief from tariffs and fears about Donald Trump’s encroachment on the Federal Reserve. US stocks soared Wednesday after comments from Trump helped ease two major headwinds for the stock market: steep tariffs on China and the early termination of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Here’s…
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BlackRock stock edged higher a day after it announced a deal to help acquire two ports in Panama. President Trump has touted the deal as he seeks to more US control of the crucial waterway. It marks the largest infrastructure deal in BlackRock’s history. The move: BlackRock rose 1% at the start of trading on…
Markets are responding to the potential for the Russia-Ukraine conflict to soon end. Russian stocks and the ruble got a boost after Trump called Putin last week about the war. Betting markets and the US stock market also showed a rise in optimism that the war could soon end. Investors are positioning for the possibility…
Canada and Mexico have secured a 30-day reprieve on tariffs from US President Donald Trump. In exchange for a tariff pause, Canada and Mexico agreed to boost border security and curb illegal activities. A 10% tariff on Chinese goods was not delayed, prompting China to slap retaliatory tariffs on the US. US President Donald Trump…