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New York (AFP) - Gold prices and bitcoin hit all-time highs Tuesday before paring some gains, while a sell-off in some tech stocks led to a slump in many stock markets around the world. On Wall Street, the Dow and the S&P 500 both finished 1.0 percent lower, while the tech-rich Nasdaq composite ended the day down 1.7 percent, pulled down by firms including Apple and Tesla. Despite the gloomy trading day in New York, US stock indices are still up sharply on the year. Kurt Spieler, chief investment officer at FNBO, told AFP he thinks US markets can still climb slightly higher in the short term, ...
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Washington (AFP) - The status of the US dollar as the world's reserve currency is likely to continue, despite threats posed by China's rise and the growth of cryptocurrencies, a US Federal Reserve official said Thursday. The dollar continues to be the most widely used currency for international transactions, and is top among the notes held by foreign investors as a store of value, Fed Governor Christopher Waller told a conference in the Bahamas, according to prepared remarks. "By standard measures of an international currency's use, there has not been any notable erosion in the dollar's domina...
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Bitcoin (BTC) is expected to reach a new record at $88,000 (€82,000) throughout the year, before it settles around $77,000 at the end of 2024, according to a new report. The cryptocurrency's current price sits at around $43,000. UK fintech firm Finder carried out a study based on expert price predictions of 40 crypto industry specialists on how Bitcoin would perform through 2030. It found that Bitcoin will likely hit an average peak price of $87,875 in 2024, with some experts surveyed predicting it will climb as high as $200,000. On the flip side, the average lowest price Bitcoin could hit by ...
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For centuries, Rome has captivated the world’s imagination. Its rich history and iconic landmarks, such as the Colosseum and Roman Forum, continue to inspire visitors. But to truly experience the Italian capital, you need to delve deeper. “There’s more to the city than just the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. I recommend you get lost in its side streets and alleys,” says historian Alexander Mariotti. “Rome is a magical, mysterious and intoxicating city that never ceases to surprise you.” Half-British, half-Italian, Alexander lives between Rome and London. His extensive knowledge of the Itali...
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New York (AFP) - US securities regulators gave the green light Wednesday to a group of bitcoin exchange-traded funds, a keenly anticipated decision expected to boost the cryptocurrency. Regulators approved proposals for 11 ETFs to list on leading exchanges including the New York Stock Exchange "on an accelerated basis," the Securities and Exchange Commission said in a 22-page order. ETFs are traded on public markets, granting investors exposure to price movements in asset prices without taking direct ownership of the underlying assets. The funds themselves, however, do invest in the digital cu...
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European stocks have hit their highest level in nearly two years, up 0.5% on the day at 0829 GMT, as traders speculated on potential rate cuts by central banks in 2024. Bank stocks in the Eurozone (.SX7E) surged to their highest levels since 2018. The FTSE 100 in London (.FTSE) saw a 0.2% increase, Germany's DAX (.GDAXI) rose by 0.8% while the MSCI World Equity index (.MIWD00000PUS) was steady, down by less than 0.1% on the day. "There is a feeling that (monetary) easing is coming and it seems like there is more to go in the rally in the short term," Jan von Gerich, Nordea chief analyst, told ...
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Ferrero, a prominent Italian chocolate and confectionery manufacturer, has brought in 6.7% more annual revenue compared to last year. Best known for its sweetened hazelnut cocoa spread, Nutella, Ferrero recorded €1.76 billion in annual earnings from August 2022 to August 2023, resulting in a profit of €53.2 million, up from €32.6 million the previous year. In a statement, executive chairman Giovanni Ferrero emphasised the significant contribution of its 'chocolate confectionery' division to the 2023 profits, pointing out the positive commercial outcomes linked to public holidays such as Advent...
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Successfully marketing your business is a challenge regardless of economic uncertainty. But when its overall performance doesn’t look like it’s going to trend upward, this uncertainty can make you sweat. Your marketing dollars must work harder, while your creative campaigns really need to hit the mark with your audience. Simply put, there is less room for error. If it’s any comfort, even the greats don’t get it right every time. But that doesn’t mean you want to throw caution to the wind when you’re unsure how the economy will perform. Uncertainty leads to anxiety for consumers, too. They star...
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New York (AFP) - US oil prices finished below $70 a barrel for the first time since July on Wednesday on a mixed day for global equities, as traders pondered hopes for interest rate cuts from the European Central Bank and the US Federal Reserve. West Texas Intermediate oil for delivery in January fell 4.1 percent to finish at $69.38 a barrel. The drop came as markets eyed signs of weakening demand amid skepticism that the OPEC + coalition's efforts will meaningfully restrain supply. Analysts have begun to consider the possibility that Saudi Arabia could abruptly decide to open the spigots, re...
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New York (AFP) - A prolonged drought is shrinking livestock herds and driving beef prices to record highs in the US, even as consumption is growing stronger. These days, Mary Skinner is finding it harder to get her daily meat intake. "I have extreme need for protein and I need to eat meat that my doctor ordered," said the 69-year-old shopper outside Grand Central Market, in New York. "I used to be able to sometimes buy ribeye steak but... I'm now eating a lot more ground beef." The headline rate of inflation has slowed in recent months, with a 3.7 percent reading in September, year over year. ...
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