Archive / august - 2024
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Vegan Leather Footwear Gains Popularity Amid Growing Environmental AwarenessThe fashion industry is witnessing a significant shift as vegan leather footwear becomes increasingly popular. Consumers are more aware of environmental issues and are choosing...Microsoft and AMD’s Results Perfectly Illustrate the Two Sides of the AI TradeShares of Microsoft (MSFT) and AMD (AMD) started off the trading day on Wednesday heading in opposite directions as Wall Street digested the companies’ Tuesday...
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Jobs Report Stokes Fears Fed May Have Waited Too LongNew signs of a cooling labor market are stoking fears that the Federal Reserve may have waited too long to start lowering interest rates. New...
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Crisis in Bangladesh Boosts Shares of Indian Textile MakersIndian textile makers’ shares surged on bets they stand to gain from a political turmoil in Bangladesh that threatens to disrupt supply chains. Shares of...
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Bangladesh Nobel Winner Yunus to Lead Interim GovernmentBangladesh's Nobel-winning microfinance pioneer Muhammad Yunus will lead an interim government after mass protests forced longtime prime minister Sheikh Hasina to flee, the presidency announced...UAE Crypto Rules Spur Investor Confidence, Ripple Executive SaysThe UAE's regulatory approach to cryptocurrencies is setting a benchmark for other countries and offering a competitive advantage that is boosting investor confidence in the...
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Best Fashion Accessories of 2024 - Unique and Affordable OptionsThe fashion accessories market is evolving rapidly in 2024, with a notable increase in demand for items that are unique, affordable, and high-quality. Consumers are...Dubai to Trial Four-day Working Week for Government Employees Over SummerWork will be suspended on Fridays and the working day will be reduced to seven hours for 15 Dubai government organisations from August 12 to...
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Japanese Urged to Avoid Panic Buying as 'megaquake' Fears SpreadAuthorities in Japan urged people to avoid hoarding as anxiety over a possible "megaquake" triggered a spike in demand for disaster kits and daily necessities...Apple Makes Changes to App Store After EU WarningApple on Thursday announced changes to its App Store after the European Union accused the iPhone maker of breaking the bloc's landmark new digital rules....
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Disney Unveils 'avatar' 'indiana Jones,' 'Encanto' and 'Monsters, Inc' AttractionsWalt Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D'Amaro laid out an ambitious growth plan for the company’s theme parks on Saturday at the D23 fan convention, announcing...Recent Global It Outages Are a Lesson on Why Data Backups Should Be Taken SeriouslyIn the aftermath of two recent global IT breakdowns, barely two weeks apart, with one of them significantly crippling certain critical operations around the world,...
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Emerging Trends in Apparel Machinery and Key Suppliers Driving the MarketThe apparel machinery market is rapidly evolving, playing a crucial role in the fashion industry. Suppliers of apparel machinery are key to keeping production lines...Australia's Central Bank Underlines Uncertainty About Economy, Policy ForecastingAustralia's central bank said on Monday economic forecasts were subject to huge uncertainty, one reason that policymakers have stayed the course on interest rates while...
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Come to Kanmon Straits and See Japan’s Only Fireworks Festival That Straddles Two PrefecturesThe Kanmon Straits Fireworks Festival is hosted by Kitakyushu City in Fukuoka Prefecture and Shimonoseki City in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Regardless of which side you view...Arizona Latest US State to Add Abortion to November BallotVoters in Arizona will join several other US states in deciding whether to expand abortion access after a new initiative qualified for the November ballot...
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Starbucks Shares Surge as it Replaces CEO in Bid to Reverse Declining SalesStarbucks' shares soared more than 20 per cent after the US-based coffee chain announced it is replacing chief executive Laxman Narasimhan to try to reverse...Apple Supplier Foxconn's Q2 Profit Rises 6% Thanks to AI BoomApple supplier Foxconn reported on Wednesday a 6 per cent rise in second-quarter net profit, driven by strong AI server demand as the company touted...
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Sweet and Salty Deal Worth $30 Billion Would Put M&M's and Snickers Alongside Cheez-It and PringlesM&M's maker Mars is buying Kellanova, the maker of Cheez-Its and Pop-Tarts, for nearly $30 billion, vastly expanding the number of household-name brands under one...99 Speed Mart Launches US$532 Million IPO, Malaysia's Largest in 7 YearsMalaysia's top mini-market chain retailer 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings on Thursday (Aug 15) launched an initial public offering (IPO) that would raise 2.36 billion...
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Best Construction Hardware Suppliers Trends and InsightsThe construction industry depends heavily on high-quality hardware. Identifying the best construction hardware suppliers is vital for successful projects. This article examines key trends and...Nvidia’s Earnings Could Turn Around the Ailing AI TradeThe artificial intelligence trade has been losing its luster as of late. Shares of Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), and Microsoft (MSFT), three of AI’s...
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Tiktok Compares Itself to Foreign-owned American News Outlets as It Fights Forced Sale or BanTikTok has pushed back against U.S. government arguments that the popular social media platform is not shielded by the First Amendment, comparing its platform to...Trump Said He'll Re-stock US Oil Reserves - but is It Possible?Recent comments made by former US president Donald Trump to immediately fill up the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve should he retake office not only carry...
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China's Biodiesel Producers Seek New Outlets as Hefty EU Tariffs BiteChinese biodiesel producers are seeking new outlets in Asia for their exports and exploring producing other biofuels as supply to the European Union, their biggest...Department Stores, Malls in Japan Set Up Prayer Rooms as Muslim Visitors IncreaseDepartment stores and shopping malls in Japan are increasingly setting up prayer rooms to meet the need for Muslims amid a growing number of visitors...
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Key Trends and Insights in the Food Additives MarketThe food additives market is undergoing significant changes as consumer preferences and industry standards evolve. Food additives play a crucial role in enhancing flavor, improving...Chinese Investments in Focus as Dubai Hosts Business Forum in BeijingChinese investments in Dubai are gaining traction in sectors including logistics, clean energy technologies and artificial intelligence as the East Asian country looks to long-standing...
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Americans Think They'll Be Out of Work and Are Looking for Jobs at Highest Rate in 10 Years - Ny Fed SurveyMore Americans are looking for jobs and unemployment worries are at their highest level in a decade, according to a new survey released by the...EU Plans 36% Tariff on Chinese EVs, Lower for TeslaThe European Commission said Tuesday it plans to slap five-year import duties of up to 36 percent on Chinese electric cars, unless Beijing can offer...
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Leaked iPhone 16 Prices and Specs Reveal the One Iphone You Don't Want to BuyWhile we're rapidly closing in on Apple's special iPhone event next month, one reliable tech tipster has reportedly revealed all there is to know about...Fed Confronts Up to a Million US Jobs Vanishing in RevisionUS job growth in the year through March was likely far less robust than initially estimated, which risks fueling concerns that the Federal Reserve is...
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Industrial Laundry Machines Market UpdateThe industrial laundry machines market is experiencing notable growth and innovation. As industries strive for greater efficiency and performance, advancements in laundry technology are becoming...Jerome Powell's New Priority is Protecting the US Labour MarketThe US Federal Reserve's battle against inflation is all but won. Its new task: protect the jobs market. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell made that transition...
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The Internet's Love for 'very Demure' Content Spotlights What a Viral Trend Can Mean for CreatorsIt's not just you. The word “demure” is being used to describe just about everything online these days. The term “demure” gained online popularity from...Dubai Tenants Choose to Renew Leases as Rents Rise for 14th Consecutive QuarterMore tenants in Dubai are renewing their residential leases as rents continue to rise, with a 14 per cent annual increase in the number of...
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Should You Buy Iphone 16 or Wait for iPhone 15 Price Drop?When CEO Tim Cook appears on stage at the fall Apple event rumored to be happening next month, all eyes will be on the new...Fed Most Likely to Cut Rates by Quarter Percentage Point Next Month, Daly SaysSan Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly on Monday said "the time is upon us" to cut interest rates, likely starting with a quarter-percentage point...
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Banks Likely ‘End Game’ for Repo Market as Treasury Supply GrowsBanks will have a bigger footprint in the market for repurchase agreements as US Treasury coupon bond issuance swells and demand for financing grows in...
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Tech Weighs on Asian Markets After Nvidia ResultsA sell-off in tech firms dragged Asian markets down on Thursday (Aug 29) after investors were left disappointed by earnings from chip titan Nvidia that...Trends in Luxury Cotton Bed Sheets and Eco-Friendly Bedding ProductsThe bedding industry is experiencing a notable shift as consumer preferences evolve. Luxury cotton bed sheets are gaining popularity, reflecting a broader trend toward high-quality,...
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U.S. Home Prices Forecast to Rise Modestly as Fed Cuts Rates - Reuters PollU.S. home prices will rise relatively modestly this year and next despite tight supply and expected U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, according to housing...Oil Surges With Focus on US Economy and Libyan Supply OutageOil prices jumped on robust US economic data and worsening supply disruptions in Libya.Brent rose 1.6% to settle just below $80 a barrel after losing...