Israel’s GDP Plummets 20% in Q4 Amid Gaza Conflict
Israel’s GDP Plummets 20% in Q4 Amid Gaza Conflict At A Glance Israel’s GDP contracts nearly 20% in Q4 2023, far exceeding analysts’ expectations. Significant drops in private consumption (26.9%) and fixed investment (nearly 68%) highlight the economic toll. The ongoing conflict with Hamas
Dollar Dominance: Yen Weakens, Trading Over 150
Dollar Dominance: Yen Weakens, Trading Over 150 The dollar remains strong against the yen, trading above 150 for six consecutive days amidst Japan’s recession. The yen has depreciated by 7% against the dollar in 2024, raising concerns about potential intervention by Japan’s
Oil Prices Waver: Brent at $83.27, WTI at $78.08
Oil Prices Waver: Brent at $83.27, WTI at $78.08 Oil prices are slightly lower, with Brent futures at $83.27 and WTI at $78.08. Middle East tensions and China’s economic signs prevent a sharp decline. The IEA report and mild winter affect demand forecasts. Oil
Study Suggests Emoji Sentiment Correlates with Crypto Market Performance
A recent study by a team of researchers from Europe and Asia explored the possibility of predicting positive outcomes in crypto market trading using emoji sentiment on social media. The researchers discovered a correlation between emojis associated with positive sentiment and
Singapore-based VC Firm Farquhar Venture Capital Partners With TZ APAC
Singapore-based early-stage venture capital firm Farquhar VC has partnered with Asia’s leading Tezos blockchain Incubator, TZ APAC, to support new talent in Asia. In an announcement, Farquhar VC said it plans to co-invest alongside the Tezos blockchain development team into upcoming
New AI Model Groq Challenges Elon Musk’s Grok and ChatGPT
A new AI model has garnered significant social media attention with its lightning-fast response speed and innovative technology that could potentially challenge Elon Musk’s Grok and ChatGPT. Groq, the latest AI tool to make waves in the industry, has quickly gained
Switzerland’s PostFinance Starts Offering Crypto in Partnership With Sygnum
Switzerland’s PostFinance has partnered with the crypto bank Sygnum to launch a new retail cryptocurrency for its 2.5 million customers on Wednesday, as digital assets become an “integral part” of the financial world. In an announcement, PostFinance said is the “first
How presidential battleground states have changed over the years
An early look at the Fox News 2024 Presidential Power Rankings predicts Georgia and Arizona to be among the closest contests. Those states were once thought to be Republican strongholds. Nevada, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania have all shifted between red and
Biden campaign brings in $42 million in January, touts ‘historic’ cash-on-hand
The Biden campaign raised more than $42 million in January and has $130 million in cash-on-hand–a figure President Biden’s re-election team is touting as ‘the highest total amassed by any Democratic candidate in history’ at this point in the election
Ashley Biden pays off thousands owed in taxes, latest filing shows
President Biden’s daughter, Ashley Biden, paid off thousands in taxes owed since 2015, Pennsylvania Department of Revenue filings show. As of Jan. 3 at 12:30 a.m., the Department of Revenue updated Ashley’s docket to ‘satisfaction filed,’ indicating the previous lien notification