Economy

City traders have rate-rigging convictions quashed

Economy

City traders win appeal in rate-rigging conviction case

Jasmin Rodriguez

Several former financial traders who were previously convicted in connection with manipulating benchmark interest rates have had their convictions overturned, marking a significant legal development in one of the most…

Irish government reveals how Apple tax windfall will be spent

Economy

Irish government’s strategy for Apple tax windfall expenditure

Jasmin Rodriguez

The Irish government has announced how it intends to allocate the multi-billion-euro tax settlement received from Apple, a long-disputed windfall that has drawn global attention. The funds, which stem from…

Trump Media builds billion bitcoin hoard as crypto swells president’s net worth

Economy

Trump Media builds $2 billion bitcoin hoard as crypto swells president’s net worth

Jasmin Rodriguez

Trump Media & Technology Group has quietly built a significant position in bitcoin, now holding approximately $2 billion worth of the cryptocurrency. This sizable digital asset reserve has contributed to…

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Economy

Ryanair eyes enhanced bonuses for noticing oversized luggage

Jasmin Rodriguez

Ryanair, the largest low-cost airline in Europe, is said to be considering modifications to its internal incentive program that may result in ground personnel earning larger bonuses for spotting passengers…

Powell defends .5 billion Fed renovation in a point-by-point response to the Trump administration

Economy

$2.5 billion Fed renovation explained: Powell’s point-by-point response to Trump administration

Jasmin Rodriguez

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has publicly defended the institution’s decision to move forward with a $2.5 billion renovation of its Washington, D.C. headquarters, offering a detailed rebuttal to concerns…

US passes first major national crypto legislation

Economy

US approves sweeping national crypto legislation

Jasmin Rodriguez

In a significant move that marks a turning point for digital assets, the United States has passed its first comprehensive federal law governing cryptocurrency. The legislation, years in the making,…

Copper prices have surged to record highs — and they could jump higher. Here’s why

Economy

Copper prices soar to new records — why they could keep rising

Jasmin Rodriguez

Copper, widely regarded as an indicator for the state of the global economy, has experienced a significant increase in its market price recently. This trend is a result of constrained…

Retail sales jumped more than expected last month

Economy

Retail sales soared past forecasts last month

Jasmin Rodriguez

Last month, consumer expenditures witnessed an unforeseen increase, with retail sales climbing more considerably than analysts had anticipated. This rise indicates revived momentum within the retail industry, presenting cautious hope…

Economy

Wall Street turmoil: Did Trump cause it?

Jasmin Rodriguez

The relationship between politics and financial markets has always been intricate, yet the reemergence of former President Donald Trump in the political arena is generating new ripples across Wall Street.…

US wholesale inflation was unchanged last month despite tariff rollout

Economy

US wholesale inflation stable last month despite tariff impact

Jasmin Rodriguez

Wholesale prices in the United States held steady last month, showing no overall increase despite the implementation of a new round of tariffs. This development suggests that inflationary pressure at…