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Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady
Finance & Economics

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday, March 19, decided to leave interest rates unchanged, although at the same time underlined that the cost of borrowing is likely to be lowered later in the current year.

Alphabet to Buy Wiz for $32 Billion
Science & Technology

Alphabet to Buy Wiz for $32 Billion

Alphabet, Google’s parent company, announced on Tuesday, March 18, that it would acquire Wiz in its largest deal valued at approximately $32 billion.

US Stocks Rebound
Finance & Economics

US Stocks Rebound

In the United States, stock indexes showed gains on Friday, March 14, as investors tried to stage a rebound to end a rocky week.

Omni Raises $69 Million
Science & Technology

Omni Raises $69 Million

Omni closed a Series B funding round worth $69 million this month.

US Budget Deficit Increases
Finance & Economics

US Budget Deficit Increases

The United States’ debt and budget deficit problem worsened during President Donald Trump’s first month in office.

US Inflation Declines
Finance & Economics

US Inflation Declines

In the United States in February, consumer prices showed growth, the pace of which turned out to be the slowest in the last four months, against which a kind of respite is forming in anticipation of the impact of tariffs, characterized by many experts as a factor in increasing the cost of goods and services.

Fintech Zolve Raises $251 Million
Fintech & Ecommerce

Fintech Zolve Raises $251 Million

Neobank Zolve on Tuesday, March 11, announced that it raised $251 million in the latest round of debt and equity financing.

Donald Trump Doubles Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum
Finance & Economics

Donald Trump Doubles Tariffs on Canadian Steel and Aluminum

President of the United States Donald Trump on Tuesday, March 11, announced that he would raise tariffs on steel and aluminum imported from Canada to 50% in response to the decision of the province of Ontario to increase taxes on electricity sent to the US.

Gender Pay Gap Still an Issue in U.S.
Finance & Economics

Gender Pay Gap Still an Issue in U.S.

As Women’s History Month progresses in the U.S., the same cannot be said about the gender pay gap, which hasn’t been shrinking much in the last few years.

Wall Street Ends Sharply Lower
Finance & Economics

Wall Street Ends Sharply Lower

On Monday, March 10, the stock indexes of the United States showed a significant drop.

How U.S. Withdrawal From Paris Agreement Affects Green Tech
Society & Lifestyle

How U.S. Withdrawal From Paris Agreement Affects Green Tech

With the new Administration, one of the largest and most economically developed countries in the world – the United States of America or simply the U.S. – has changed its stance on many global issues. Ecology is, unfortunately, one of them. Let’s take a closer look at the impact of the U.S. withdrawal from the […]

Hinge Health Reportedly to Go Public as Soon as April
Finance & Economics

Hinge Health Reportedly to Go Public as Soon as April

The media reported that perhaps as early as next week, the digital physiotherapy startup Hinge Health will file for an initial public offering (IPO) of shares.

Fed’s Chair Says Still No Need to Hurry to Consider Rate Moves
Finance & Economics

Fed’s Chair Says Still No Need to Hurry to Consider Rate Moves

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell acknowledged the growing uncertainty in the context of the prospects for the subsequent dynamic of the United States economic system but at the same time, he noted that currently there is no need for officials to rush to adjust monetary policy.

US Economy Adds 151,000 Jobs
Finance & Economics

US Economy Adds 151,000 Jobs

In the United States, job growth stabilized last month, while the country’s unemployment rate increased.

Stocks Drop Amid Trade-War Jitters
Finance & Economics

Stocks Drop Amid Trade-War Jitters

There is a downward tendency in stocks around the world, as concerns about the effects of a trade war on the economic situation have intensified, with an increase in flight to short-term bonds, gold, and safe haven currencies.

Amazon Unveils Revamped Alexa
Science & Technology

Amazon Unveils Revamped Alexa

Amazon on Wednesday, February 26, unveiled the long-awaited overhaul of its Alexa digital assistant, for access to which the company will charge a monthly subscription fee.