Amazon Introduces New Virtual Holiday Shop
Holiday shopping has just become easier and more fun with a new virtual holiday shop by Amazon.
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Klarna and Zoom Launch Flexible Payments in 16 Markets
Klarna and Zoom have launched flexible payment options for Zoom Workplace subscriptions to make digital collaboration more accessible.
Financial Institutions Increasingly Use Alternative Credit Data to Assess Consumer Creditworthiness
LexisNexis Risk Solutions research reveals that as traditional credit data provides less visibility into consumer risk, financial institutions worldwide increasingly leverage alternative data in the consumer lending process.
Colombia Cuts Key Rate
The central bank of Colombia has ignored calls to intensify the process of cutting interest rates.
US to Invest $825 Million in New York Semiconductor R&D Facility
The administration of the President of the United States Joe Biden on Thursday, October 31, announced investments in the amount of $825 million in the implementation of a project of a new semiconductor research and development facility in Albany, New York.
Microsoft Reports Earnings
Microsoft last Wednesday, October 30, released information about its earnings for the first fiscal quarter.
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Search
OpenAI on Thursday, October 31, launched a search feature in its chatbot called ChatGPT.
Key Fed Inflation Rate Hits 2.1%
In the United States, inflation showed moderate growth in September and approached the Federal Reserve’s target of 2%.
Halloween Sales to Drop and Become Spread Out in 2024
Halloween consumer shopping patterns are changing, with holiday sales expected to fall by $600 million from the record-high figures of 2023.
Worldpay to Offer Klarna as Default Payment Option
Klarna will become a default payment method for Worldpay’s global merchant network, expanding customer access to Klarna’s flexible payment services directly through Worldpay’s platform.
Mastercard Launches AI-Powered Digital Assistant Tool
Mastercard’s new in-house AI capabilities include a chat-based assistant, source management, and learning improvements with human feedback.
Airwallex Reportedly Plans to Raise $200 Million
Media reports indicate that Airwallex, a payments platform, is currently in talks to raise $200 million in investment funds.
Siemens to Buy Altair
Siemens will buy Altair Engineering, a company specializing in software development.
Euro-Area Economy Growth Beats Expectations
In the eurozone, economic growth was recorded in the third quarter of the current year, the pace of which exceeded preliminary expectations for the dynamic of the corresponding indicator.
US Economy Demonstrates Solid Growth
In the third quarter of the current year, the United States economy maintained strong growth rates.
Visa Direct to Enable Real-Time Account Funding for Coinbase Customers
Coinbase integration of Visa Direct real-time payment service allows eligible Visa debit cardholders to instantly deposit funds into their Coinbase accounts, enhancing the speed and flexibility of transactions.
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