New Zealand services PMI, the BusinessNZ Performance of Services Index, for April 2025, 48.5 down from March’s 49.1 well below the average of 53.0 over
New Zealand first quarter 2025 producer price index PPI Input +2.9% q/q prior -0.9% PPI Output +2.1% prior –0.1% — Stats NZ summary: The largest
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has surged beyond the $105,000 mark, setting off a $250 billion rally in the wider cryptocurrency market. On Sunday, Bitcoin’s climb to $105,424.45
Meta urged a federal judge to dismiss the significant antitrust case filed by the FTC during an ongoing trial that could potentially lead to the
Large-cap stocks surged in the last week. CoreWeave, Super Micro, Coinbase, NRG Energy, Astera Labs, First Solar, Exelixis, Rocket Lab, Hims & Hers, On Holding
I posted the early rate indications here: Monday open levels, indicative FX prices, 19 May 2025 It was a busy weekend for news: The weekend
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Attorneys for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm filed a motion asking the court to reconsider the motion to dismiss the case due to the prosecution
Exit polls suggest Rafał Trzaskowski will enter run-off against rightwing rival Karol Nawrocki
A spokesperson said the diagnosis came after doctors found a suspicious ‘nodule’
Gold and silver prices dropped as US and China reduced tariffs, leading to rotation out of safe-haven assets. Top gold mining stocks declined. read more
Bill Gates and Elon Musk, two of the world’s richest individuals, have publicly disagreed over their differing views on philanthropy and efficiency. read more
Treasury Secretary Bessent dismissed concerns over the U.S. government debt and the inflationary impact of tariffs on companies such as Walmart. read more
Nearly 600 VOA staffers, including J-1 visa holders, face termination under Trump-appointed leadership, sparking legal and editorial backlash. read more
Robert Kiyosaki predicts a significant surge in Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) value, attributing it to a potential collapse of the central bank system. read more
Grimes expressed skepticism about the ability of Meta Platforms Inc’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, to effectively lead the metaverse. read more
In a recent conversation, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expressed his belief in the potential of AI to bolster students’ career prospects and job performance. read more
Elon Musk is facing a lawsuit filed by three swing state voters. The plaintiffs allege that Musk failed to fulfill his promise of payment for signing
JPMorgan Chase’s chief global strategist suggests that the US economy, while likely to dodge a recession, should brace for slower growth. read more
Good morning, afternoon or evening to all ForexLive traders and welcome to the start of the new FX week. Indicative rates, a little change from
Official results from half of polling stations showed Dan with around 50.5% of votes Exit polls published right after voting ended had him at 54-55%
Biden will be reviewing treatment options. We wish him well. Statement from Biden’s office: Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding
US Treasury Secretary Bessent spoke with CNN on Sunday. He was forthright with his threat to foreign countries that Trump’s tariff will jump back a
Earlier post on this here: Eyes on Euro politics – Romania centrist Dan appears on course to win Romanian presidency Update now: Dan ahead with
Warren Buffett is a legend in investing. His Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) and (BRK.B) is among the 10 most valuable U.S. companies in terms of market
Defence pact to be announced on Monday, but sticking points remain as talks over post-Brexit reconciliation continue
Telegram founder Pavel Durov said he rejected pressure from a European Union (EU) country to censor political content on the social media platform ahead of
In the retail and restaurant business, the only thing harder than staying alive is admitting when your time is probably up. In retail, it can
The monthly hiring rate in the first quarter of the year was at its slowest in more than a decade
New schemes seek to attract international talent and lock in funding security for researchers
Bucharest mayor Nicuşor Dan projected to come first in run-off against far-right candidate George Simion
Justine Musk, the first wife of billionaire Elon Musk, offered her unique perspective on the journey to becoming a billionaire. read more
The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a significant downturn, with Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) being notably impacted. As per a report, the market has seen liquidations worth
President Trump expressed his disapproval of Walmart following the company’s warnings about potential price hikes due to tariffs. read more
Costco never adapts new technology quickly. The warehouse club lets its rivals be the innovators that push boundaries. Then, once a technology has been proven
Cruise ship captains’ most sacred responsibility is keeping passengers, crew, and the ship safe. They will never sail into dangerous water if they have the
US president will speak with Russian leader on Monday in attempt to push forward Ukraine peace talks
Boutique groups have rushed to fill the gap left by Wall Street heavyweights
Crypto industry executives are beefing up personal security and demanding more bodyguard services in response to a recent string of kidnapping and ransom attempts worldwide
I have a handful of really nice athletic jackets and shirts tucked away in my closet. They’re in great shape, some barely worn — but
Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says rates will jump to the high levels set on ‘liberation day’ if countries do not negotiate
A potential supply and demand shock means the US economy may be in for years of volatility
The weekend started off with a bang as the US credit rating was downgraded by Moody’s late in the day. That will start things on
When it comes to luxury in the skies, the space has for decades been dominated by Middle Eastern airlines. Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways consistently
Last year, Walt Disney CEO Robert Iger went to war with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over the company’s willingness to support its LGBTQ+ cast members.
Dara Khosrowshahi, the CEO of Uber since 2017, has been making headlines recently for a high-profile tug-of-war with the rideshare company’s employees over the future
Some of the U.S.’s most prominent tech companies may be about to face a new challenge, one that they likely didn’t see coming. When President
Wall Street saw a surge of activity last week, with expert warnings, Bill Gates criticizing Trump’s tariffs, and Trump announcing a $600B Saudi deal, all
The weekend saw major EV and autonomy developments, with Tesla teasing FSD ahead of its Robotaxi event, Uber and Waymo pushing self-driving tech, Bezos-backed Slate
While Orkut faded into obscurity, Facebook—through strategic growth, innovation, and savvy PR—evolved into Meta Platforms, turning a $1,000 IPO investment into nearly $17,000 and cementing
Leaked audio of Biden’s 2024 interview reignites GOP claims of a cover-up and raises fresh scrutiny over his memory and mental fitness. read more
Trump admin criticizes Europe’s digital regulations, forges deal with UAE for Nvidia chips, Schumer warns of China’s benefit, Black bullish on Tesla and Uber, Uber
In a fast-evolving landscape where tech giants race to outdo each other with feature-heavy AI and AR glasses, Shenzhen-based startup Even Realities is taking a
In a world where work is increasingly mobile, digital, and privacy-conscious, INAIR is redefining how we engage with technology through the lens of augmented reality.
Opinion by: Igor Mandrigin, co-founder and CTPO of Gateway.fm Every couple of weeks, it seems another layer 2 rolls out, much to the chagrin of
Key points: Ether price rose 3% to $2,550 on May 18, triggering $22 million in short ETH liquidations. A bull flag on the chart suggests
It has been a pretty quiet year for mergers and acquisitions. Whether it’s because of economic uncertainty due to a bubbling trade war, concerns about interest
Fewer crowds, more Nile. That’s what Viking promises for its river cruises in Egypt. As demand for immersive, bucket-list travel grows, Viking is expanding its
Whether in a land-based bar or restaurant or a shipboard one, people value fast service. Many people, especially Americans, believe that slow service in a
Not every business that closes follows the same path. Now, most businesses are like professional wrestlers. They hang on as long as they can and
Scammers are getting more and more sophisticated in the methods they use to prey upon unsuspecting cruise passengers. Recent scam warnings have alerted cruisers to
Remember back in the day when everyone hated cable TV and cut the cord to get away from being held captive to ads and being
Like Wayne Newton, some Las Vegas Strip traditions refuse to die. Newton and Donny Osmond, who both have long-running Strip residencies, represent the old days.
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Warren Buffett kicked off May with a bombshell. After 60 years at the helm, Warren Buffett will be stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
Medicare and Medicaid have recently drawn public attention due to proposed reforms that could have widespread effects on millions of people across the country. House
When you think of grocery shopping, you probably don’t get too excited. Buying groceries is sort of like picking up dry cleaning. You have to
Something’s off when a luxury house known for precision and polish begins slipping — fast. Even worse? There’s no one permanently in the driver’s seat.
Netanyahu casts military operations as ‘negotiations under fire’ tactic to pressure Hamas over hostages
McDonald’s has unveiled another viral menu item, which might be the most desired yet controversial one so far. However, there’s a reason. The McFlurry was
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German chancellor weighs in after Italian and French leaders trade barbs
Voters face stark choice between pro-EU Nicușor Dan and ultranationalist George Simion as president
The US’s exceptional healthcare expenditure yields second-rate results
Key points: Bitcoin is convincing traders that an upside breakout is around the corner, with all-time highs in sight. One target demands $116,000 next week,
Tesla (TSLA) share prices may have rebounded over the past month, but that doesn’t mean investor confidence is moving in the same direction. Over the
Economist and author of The Bitcoin Standard, Saifedean Ammous, has weighed in on the ongoing debate over spam inscriptions on the Bitcoin network, suggesting he would
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Greater interconnection should boost system’s resilience but also exposes electricity to political tensions
Last month’s outage has revived a decades-long dispute over cross-border electricity connections
Retired artist Ed Suman lost over $2 million in cryptocurrency earlier this year after falling victim to a scam involving someone posing as a Coinbase
Anyone trying to buy a home in the last few years has found the process a struggle. Buyers and sellers must deal with: A volatile
Worries about Chinese economy and enthusiasm for HK tech stocks drive record high flows into city from mainland
Downside risks to growth and inflation have become bigger, Belgian’s central bank governor warns
The radical Maga right has a way of looking at the world that chimes with the illiberal left
Chipmaker establishes ties with nation states and ‘neoclouds’ in effort to reduce reliance on Microsoft, Amazon and Google
Licensing delays under new regime put at risk shipments of materials crucial for products from EVs to fighter jets
United Kingdom crypto companies will need to collect and report data from every customer trade and transfer beginning Jan. 1, 2026 as part of a
While jetting off to new destinations is fun, let’s face it: Actually getting to your end point is often not a picnic. Flying remains the
Australian Prime Minister Albanese responded to questions from media, the Australian Financial Review (gated) , on Saturday. will attend Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration mass in
The UK Times (gated) interview with Prime Minister Starmer. From the report (bolding is mine): The prime minister is expected to announce broad plans for
Hong Kong police arrested 12 people involved in a cross-border money laundering scheme that relied on crypto and over 500 stooge bank accounts to launder
The week in the financial world was nothing short of eventful. From Bitcoin’s bullish run to political drama involving meme coins, there was no shortage