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China and Brazil have signed a new deal that will allow them to trade in their own currencies, bypassing the US dollar as an intermediary
The agreement will protect both countries from currency fluctuations and reduce transaction costs.
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Silicon Valley Bank exec was Lehman Brothers CFO
Joseph Gentile, a Silicon Valley Bank executive, was formerly a CFO and executive at Lehman Brothers' Global Investment Bank prior to the bank's systemic collapse in 2008.
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After SVB failure, US acts to shore up confidence in banking system
Undercover bailout: After a dramatic weekend, U.S. regulators said the failed bank’s customers will have access to all their deposits starting Monday and regulators set up a new facility to give banks access to emergency funds. The Feder...
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The Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse effect is spreading around the world, affecting startup companies across the globe
More than 100 founders and CEOs are now writing to the UK Chancellor pleading for help, after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has led to a significant cash crunch for startups globally.
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Silicon Valley Bank: Struggles Threaten Tech Startup Ecosystem"
A Look at the Challenges Faced by the Leading Funder and Banker of Risky Tech Ventures
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In a major snub to Downing Street's Silicon Valley dreams, UK chip giant Arm has dealt a serious blow to the government's economic strategy by opting for a US listing
The move has left officials devastated, as Arm was seen as the jewel in the crown of the UK tech industry.
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Embracing the Age of Intelligent Enlightenment: AI Revolutionizes Our Understanding of the World
Generative artificial intelligence presents a philosophical and practical challenge on a scale not experienced since the start of the Enlightenment. The era of intelligent enlightenment is upon us.
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It's the question on everyone's lips: could a four-day workweek be the future of employment?
With many companies experimenting with the idea, the Wall Street Journal decided to ask the people who matter most - the workers themselves. And the results were mixed.
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Is Gold the Ultimate Safe Haven Asset in Times of Uncertainty?
Exploring the Surging Demand for Gold: Why Investors Are Turning to Safe Haven Assets Amidst Global Uncertainty and Economic Turmoil
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Shell reports highest profits in 115 years
Oil and gas giant Shell, has reported record annual highest profits in 115 years, after energy prices surged last year, and the governments blame Russia's invasion of Ukraine as the reason that the public must enrich the local oil and ga...
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EU found a way to use frozen Russian funds
The EU will use it for rebuilding Ukraine.
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China is opening up for foreign investors.
China has issued a flurry of approvals for foreign financial companies looking to expand into the country as Beijing seeks to boost investor confidence after abruptly ending years of pandemic restrictions.
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Tesla reported record profits and record revenues for 2022
Profit for the year hit $12.6 billion, more than doubling since 2021 and beating the expectations of most analysts.
Peace Economy vs. War Economy: Xi Jinping & Biden visit Saudi Arabia. MBS welcome both, differently
Leader of China and US President experienced contrasting welcomes in visits only five months apart. While Xi Jinping is considered as a leader, and as a long term strategic partner with mutual interest, Biden is what it is: a politician ...
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Trump and First Lady Host Festive Halloween at the White House
White House Drops Atlantic from Offshore-Drilling Plan After GOP Backlash
White House Denies Imminent Strike Plans on Venezuelan Military Targets
U.S. Secures Key Southeast Asia Agreements to Reshape Rare Earth Supply Chains
US and China Agree One-Year Trade Truce After Trump-Xi Talks
BYD Profit Falls 33 % as Chinese EV Maker Doubles Down on Overseas Markets
US Philanthropists Shift Hundreds of Millions to UK to Evade Regulatory Uncertainty in Trump Era
Israeli Energy Minister Delays $35 Billion Gas Export Agreement with Egypt
King Charles Strips Prince Andrew of Titles and Royal Residence
Trump–Putin Budapest Summit Cancelled After Moscow Memo Raises Conditions for Ukraine Talks
Amazon Shares Soar 11% as Cloud Business Hits Fastest Growth Since 2022
Credit Markets Flooded with More Than $200 Billion of AI-Linked Debt Issuance
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Says China Made 'a Real Mistake' by Threatening Rare-Earth Exports
Report Claims Nearly Two Billion Dollars in Foreign Charity Funds Flowed into U.S. Advocacy Groups
White House Refutes Reports That US Targeting Military Sites in Venezuela
Meta Seeks Dismissal of Strike 3’s $350 Million Copyright Lawsuit
Apple Exceeds Forecasts With $102.5 Billion Q3 Revenue Despite iPhone Miss
Israel's IDF Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi Admits to Act Amounting to Aiding Hamas During Wartime (Treason)
Washington State Democrats Explore Income Tax on Millionaires Amid Budget Shortfall
U.S. Shelves Trump-Putin Budapest Summit After Moscow’s Unyielding Memo
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson Signals No Major New Taxes for 2026
Government Shutdown Hits Washington State Workers and Aid Programs
Colorado Sues Trump Administration Over Relocation of U.S. Space Command HQ
White House Secures Troop Pay via Funding Work-around Amid Shutdown
Commanders to Miss Terry McLaurin for Sunday Night After Quad Setback
Amazon Cuts Hit Washington State’s Engineers Hardest as 2,303 Jobs Slashed
NVIDIA’s GTC Washington DC: U.S. AI Ambitions and Domestic Manufacturing Take Centre Stage
United States and South Korea Conclude Major Trade Accord Worth $350 Billion
Hurricane Melissa Strikes Cuba After Devastating Jamaica With Record Winds
Vice President Vance to Headline Turning Point USA Campus Event at Ole Miss
U.S. Targets Maritime Narco-Routes While Border Pressure to Mexico Remains Limited
Bill Gates at 70: “I Have a Real Fear of Artificial Intelligence – and Also Regret”
Elon Musk Unveils Grokipedia: An AI-Driven Alternative to Wikipedia
Saudi Arabia Unveils Vision for First-Ever "Sky Stadium" Suspended Over Desert Floor
Amazon Announces 14 000 Corporate Job Cuts as AI Investment Accelerates
Washington State Warns Food-Aid Benefits Could End November 1 if Shutdown Continues
Karine Jean-Pierre Leaves Democratic Party, Citing Betrayal of Biden
President Trump Opens Asia Tour with Landmark Peace Accord and Trade Deals
Kennedy Garden at White House Razed to Make Way for Trump’s Ballroom
Internal Strife Erupts Over NASA Leadership as Sean Duffy Pursues Permanent Role
President Trump Meets Japanese Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo Amid Asia Tour
John Oliver Skewers Trump’s White House East Wing Demolition as ‘Metaphor Too On the Nose’
U.S. Authorises Talen Energy’s Maryland Unit to Run Beyond Limits Through End of 2025
Nvidia CEO Wong Upstage: Jensen Huang Heads to Washington for GTC and AI Policy Pitch
AI-Made Receipts Drive a New Wave of Expense Fraud as Firms Warn: 'Do Not Trust Your Eyes'
Argentina’s Markets Surge as Milei’s Party Secures Major Win
At ninety-two and re-elected: Paul Biya secures eighth term in Cameroon amid unrest
House Democrats Demand SNAP Continuity Amid Shutdown and Trump Administration Inaction
Trump Escalates Military Action in Venezuela Amid Domestic Political Strategy
GameStop Shares Jump Over Seven Percent After White House Amplifies AI-Generated Meme Featuring Trump
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