US jobs report poses first big stocks test of 2025
By Lewis (JO:LEWJ) Krauskopf NEW YORK (Reuters) -The stock market faces its first major test of the year in the…
Israel stocks higher at close of trade; TA 35 up 0.63%
Investing.com – Israel stocks were higher after the close on Sunday, as gains in the Insurance, Financials and Communication sectors…
LATAM crypto update: Panama blockchain week 2025 and Avelacom’s US-Mexico expansion
This first week of the year 2025 Latin America continues to expand in terms of the cryptocurrency scene. The Panama…
Microsoft plans to spend $80 billion on AI-enabled data centers in fiscal 2025
(Reuters) -Microsoft is planning to spend $80 billion in fiscal 2025 on the construction of data centers to train artificial…
Fed policy may need to stay restrictive for longer due to inflation risk, Barkin says
By Howard Schneider BALTIMORE (Reuters) -The U.S. central bank’s benchmark policy rate should stay restrictive until it is more certain…
Fed’s Barkin sees positive outlook for U.S. economy despite policy uncertainties
Investing.com — The U.S. economy is expected to grow more than it shrinks in 2025, despite uncertainties about the impact…
Fed’s Kugler says data will drive Fed policy choices amid uncertainty
By Michael S. Derby (Reuters) – Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler said on Friday the U.S. central bank is uncertain…
Hong Kong budget deficit to be just under HK$100 billion, financial chief says
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s deficit for this fiscal year is expected to be just below HK$100 billion ($13…
MicroStrategy aims to raise $2b via preferred stock sale
Investing.com — MicroStrategy, a business intelligence company, has revealed plans to raise up to $2 billion through one or more…
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac shares surge after federal agencies reveal privatization path
By Niket Nishant and Manya Saini (Reuters) -Shares of Fannie Mae (OTC:FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC), the mortgage giants under…