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Bitcoin Pushes Past $30,000 as Investors Eye End of Rate Rises

Major cryptocurrency bitcoin breached the key $30,000 level for the first time in 10 months on Tuesday, adding to its steady gains as investors raised bets that the U.S. Federal Reserve will soon end its aggressive monetary tightening campaign. Bitcoin peaked at $30,438 in Asian trade and was last 2% higher at $30,262. It has […]

U.S Proposes to Slash EV Mileage Ratings to Meet Fuel Economy Rules

The U.S. Energy Department (DOE) on Monday proposed reducing electric vehicles’ (EV) mileage ratings to meet government fuel economy requirements, a move that could force automakers to sell more low-emissions cars or improve conventional models.  DOE wants to significantly revise how it calculates the petroleum-equivalent fuel economy rating for electric and plug-in electric hybrids for […]

South Korea Fines Google $32 Million for Blocking Games on Competing Platform

South Korea’s antitrust regulator has fined Alphabet Inc’s Google 42.1 billion won ($31.88 million) for blocking the release of mobile video games on a competitor’s platform. The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) said on Tuesday that Google bolstered its market dominance, and hurt local app market One Store’s revenue and value as a platform, by […]

Us Proposes to Slash EV Mileage Ratings to Meet Fuel Economy Rules

 The U.S. Energy Department (DOE) on Monday proposed reducing electric vehicles’ (EV) mileage ratings to meet government fuel economy requirements, a move that could force automakers to sell more low-emissions cars or improve conventional models.  DOE wants to significantly revise how it calculates the petroleum-equivalent fuel economy rating for electric and plug-in electric hybrids for […]

Marketmind: Asia Stocks Bounce as Dovish Central Banks Lift the Mood

Asian stocks put in a strong showing on their return to full trading globally after the Easter break, with Australian investors coming back to a 1.3% rally in their equity benchmark. In Japan, where it had been trading as usual over the holiday period, the Nikkei jumped 1.4% after new Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo […]

Buffett Says Geopolitics a Factor in Berkshire Sale of Tsmc Stake

Warren Buffett called geopolitical tensions “a consideration” in Berkshire Hathaway Inc’s decision to sell most of its stake in Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC just a few months after buying it, Nikkei reported on Tuesday. Berkshire had bought more than $4.1 billion of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s shares between July and September 2022, but in February said […]

The Potential Effects of a Cryptocurrency Market Collapse on Bitcoin

An Analysis of Bitcoin’s Resilience and its Future Outlook Bitcoin, the world’s first decentralized digital currency, has been on a rollercoaster ride since its inception. Its price has seen massive fluctuations, from a few cents to its all-time high of almost $65,000. While its volatility is well-known, Bitcoin’s resilience in the face of market crashes […]

Marketmind: Glass Half Full on Disinflation

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Stock markets seem determined to see a glass half full in assessing the foggy growth and inflation outlook, with major bourses pushing higher again on Tuesday as the critical U.S. March consumer price readout looms. If, as many suggest, stocks are […]

US-China Rivalry in Africa Is Fueled by Technology

The US-China rivalry in Africa and the impact of digitalization on their competition are intensifying. With the growing importance of technology in Africa, both countries have been intensifying their efforts to gain influence on the continent. Digitalization has become a major force in shaping global politics, including the US-China rivalry in Africa. As the two […]

Apple’s Lifetime: Steve Jobs vs. Tim Cook

Apple has had varying degrees of success throughout its lifetime, with the company’s history often divided into two distinct periods: Steve Jobs’ and Tim Cook’s leadership. When people talk about innovation and creativity, their thoughts go straight to Apple Inc., the mogul responsible for creating the blueprint of technological success. Regardless of one’s opinion, the […]