US stock market | Fed’s Schmid warns inflation is still too high, signaling no urgency for Fed easing

Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeffrey Schmid reiterated his opposition Tuesday to further rate cuts, arguing that inflation remains too high and the U.S. labor market is largely in equilibrium.In remarks to the Metro Denver Executive Club, Schmid said inflation has been above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target for nearly five years. He warned that […]

Global market | The threat of an energy shock looms over global growth prospects

Markets experienced a second straight session of sharp and erratic price swings after US and Israeli attacks on Iran last weekend heightened geopolitical tensions. A key concern for investors is the risk of disruption to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint that carries about a fifth of the world’s oil supply. Any sustained disruption […]

Trump held a private meeting with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong before urging banks to support crypto bill

A Coinbase delegation, led by CEO Brian Armstrong, was at the White House on Tuesday, according to Crypto in American Eleanor Terrett. The visit was reported hours after President Donald Trump issued a statement on Truth Social, urging banks to strike a deal with crypto companies on the Major Crypto Market Structure Act. It was […]

11 features that make homes feel supportive instead of demanding

Some houses work quietly with you. Others seem to require constant effort. One person feels calm, functional and forgiving, while the other needs constant attention in the form of surfaces to be tidied, light fixtures to be repaired, furniture to be rearranged or clutter to be cleared. The difference is usually not in size or […]

Live next to the PM: Palm Springs-style home opposite The Lodge to be auctioned – realestate.com.au

Nestled in an upscale neighborhood, this updated residence exudes Palm Springs vibes, and the Prime Minister lives next door. A luxury residence directly opposite the Prime Minister’s Lodge in one of Canberra’s most exclusive suburbs is up for grabs. The mid-century home gives Palm Springs vibes. Image: realestate.com.au Located amid an established park, 13 Canterbury […]

The dollar is claiming the role of ultimate refuge as war and inflation fears grow

The escalating conflict in West Asia has made one thing clear: at a time when investors are rushing for safety, the dollar is still the primary investment asset of choice. As stocks slump, and even gold and government bonds – traditional havens – tumble as the US-Israeli war in Iran intensifies, the dollar’s rise is […]

Aura announces credit rating upgrade on a global scale to ‘BB-‘ from ‘B+’ and on a Brazilian national scale to ‘brAA+’ from ‘brAA’, both with revised outlooks to stable

Aura Minerals Inc. (Nasdaq: AUGO) (B3: AURA33) (“Aura” or the “Company”) today announced that its issuer credit rating has been upgraded by S&P Global Ratings from ‘B+’ to ‘BB-‘, with a stable outlook. On a national scale, S&P upgraded Aura’s Brazilian National Scale rating from ‘brAA’ to ‘brAA+’ and revised the outlook from positive to […]

Bybit raises $300 million for thousands of users through AI-enhanced fraud prevention: report

In addition to the chargebacks, Bybit blocked three million credential stuffing attempts in 2025 related to account takeover plans. Bybit has reported recovering $300 million for thousands of users at a time when crypto-related fraud remains high across the industry. The exchange attributed these efforts to an AI-powered fraud detection system that intervenes before people […]

2026 Audi RS5 | PH assessment

At Audi Sport, Audi’s wholly owned RS subsidiary, there is a feeling that plug-in hybrids are more than just a short-term bridging technology. Selling pure electric sedans/station wagons with a large engine is difficult for tax and regulatory reasons, but selling pure electric sedans/station wagons is difficult for demand models. So here we are, with […]