Mon, March 10, 2025

by: Invezz

'Trumpcession': The real reasons behind Trump's trade war and what comes next

President Donald Trump launched the largest trade war in modern US history, imposing tariffs of 25% on Mexican and Canadian imports and doubling duties on Chinese goods to 20%. While some of the tariffs on Canada andMexico have been eased,

by: CNN

Dow falls by almost 900 points in market rout after Trump says he won't rule out a recession

US stocks plunged, bitcoin stumbled and Wall Street's fear gauge hit its highest level this year as concerns about President Donald Trump's economic policy led to a widespread market selloff on Monday.

by: Variety

JBX Market Head on How Joburg Event Can Boost Africa as 'Global Force' in Film and TV Production

The third edition of JBX, or Joburg Xchange, an industry confab running from March 12 - 14 parallel to the Joburg Film Festival, looks to spotlight Africa's role in shaping the future of film, television and digital storytelling.

by: Entrepreneur

Expert Strategies to Add to Your Small Business's Playbook This Tax Season

Leaders at nationwide payroll company Gusto explain how small business owners can leverage tax credits, use smart payroll tools and be proactive about compliance changes to avoid penalties and maximize savings.

by: Bankrate

How to roll over your 401(k) into a gold or silver IRA

Here's how to roll over your 401(k) into a gold or silver IRA without penalty. Why would you need a gold or silver IRA? If you want to own physical gold or silver in a retiremen

by: GhanaWeb

High Court overturns Bank of Ghana's revocation of Ideal Finance's licence

The High Court (Human Rights Division) has overturned the Bank of Ghana's (BoG) decision to revoke the operating licence of defunct Ideal Finance Limited.

by: Time

Why Canada Is Giving Mark Carney a Shot

The former central banker will become the next PM, and many Canadians see him as the best hope in the Trump era.

by: BBC

Mark Carney wins race to become Canada's PM and vows to stand up to Trump

Bank of England governor, who will succeed Justin Trudeau, says he will keep tariffs until "Americans show us respect".

by: Bernews

BELCO Opens Scholarship Program Applications

BELCO is is now accepting applications for its 2025 scholarship program, offering over $100,000 in educational funding to Bermudian students pursuing careers in engineering, STEM, business, and sustainability A spokesperson said,

by: TheWrap

Murdoch's Next Move: How Rupert Could Box Out His Children and Keep Control of the Fox Empire

Rupert Murdoch is appealing the Nevada ruling that doomed his secret plan to amend a family trust, but the 93-year-old still has some options to consolidate control should he ultimately lose, according to experts in family trusts and estate planning,

by: Bloomberg

Banks Race to Catch Up With EU Defense Goals in Major Reset

It's a frequent refrain from European defense startups working on everything from new drone technologies to advanced surveillance equipment. Their experience shows that the ways

by: Cryptopolitan

Investor Interest In Dogecoin (DOGE) and Cardano (ADA) On The Decline But This Token Is Seeing It Skyrocket

The crypto market shows contradictory values between investors. Investors across the market are moving away from Dogecoin (DOGE) and Cardano (ADA) toward crypto projects that provide practical applications and predictable business expansion.

by: Adweek

Flau'jae Johnson and Experian Double Team Consumer Debt in March Madness Ads

Flau'jae Johnson has been an LSU Tiger, an NCAA Champion, a rapper, a business major, and a prolific endorser-but being financially stable has become a similarly important part of her identity. As March Madness tips off,

by: Fortune

Mark Carney: Financier, banker, and Canada's new premier

After winning the race to replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader yesterday, Mark Carney will become Canada's next prime minister. The length of his tenure will depend on whether he wins the next federal election,

by: Mint

Why do banks keep offering you credit cards? Here's the real reason

The Indian credit card market is booming, with banks leveraging technology to attract users. In this kind of environment consumers must consult financial advisers. While credit cards offer rewards and benefits,

by: Forbes

How FICO Scores Became A Profit Machine

FICO CEO William Lansing has burnished the credit score's dominance and pushed through price hikes, making a bundle for long-term shareholders and himself an almost-billionaire.

by: News18

India Imposes Anti-Dumping Duty On Water Treatment Chemical From China, Japan

The decision follows recommendations from the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), an investigation arm of the commerce ministry, to impose the duty on 'Trichloro isocyanuric acid'.

by: Politico

55 Things to Know About Canada's Next Prime Minister, Mark Carney

After less than two months in politics, Mark Carney on Sunday was elected leader of Canada's Liberal Party. He will succeed Justin Trudeau as the country's 24th prime minister.

by: Vanguard

CBN's efforts to leverage forex stability for single digit inflation

In the first two months of this year, Nigerians witnessed steady appreciation of the Naira and convergence of the official and parallel markets exchange rates around N1,500 per dollar.

by: AOL

The new Trump era just got more complicated for Capital One

Capital One now has to defend itself against a new lawsuit from a company owned by President Donald Trump while also seeking a big merger approval from Trump's antitrust enforcers.

by: Euronews

Ex-central banker Mark Carney to become Canada's next prime minister

Former central banker Mark Carney is set to become Canada's next prime minister after succeeding Justin Trudeau as leader of the governing Liberal Party. View on euronews

by: Zawya

Knight Frank: Dubai's office rents climb 9.1% in H2 2024 amid rising demand

Business services, real estate, and the banking & finance sectors drove the new prime office demand in 2024

by: Insider

Meet Mark Carney, the former central banker elected to replace Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the thick of tariff talk

Mark Carney is expected to replace Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Canada grapples with Trump's tariffs.

by: Reuters

BRICS' climate leadership aims hang on healing deep divides

Ambitions by the BRICS group to take on a greater climate leadership role, building on success last month at United Nations nature talks, depend on the countries overcoming fractious politics and entrenched disagreements over money.

by: Firstpost

Canada's new PM: Mark Carney set to take the helm amid trade war and election frenzy

Carney, 59, succeeds Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who resigned in January but will continue in office until his replacement is inaugurated in in the following days. Carney won by a landslide, with 85.
Sun, March 9, 2025

by: Bloomberg

Ex-banker Carney wins Canada's liberal contest, to succeed Trudeau in days

Carney, 59, takes the reins at a time when the White House is creating upheaval in the global economy - and with US trading partners - with increasingly chaotic tariff announcements

by: Oneindia

Mark Carney Wins Canada's Liberal Leadership, All Set To Succeed Trudeau As Prime Minister

During his campaign, Carney advocated for a policy of dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs against the US and a coordinated strategy to encourage investment.

by: Week99er

4 Best Cryptos To Invest In March 2025: Unlock 10x Returns with These Hidden Gems

Crypto has reached new heights in 2025. With the growing momentum of blockchain technology and its impact on various industries, there's more to explore than just traditional digital currencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum.

by: Bernews

Premier Speaking At SXSW Conference In Texas

The Premier David Burt "has departed for Austin, Texas, this weekend after accepting an invitation to participate as a speaker at the South by Southwest [SXSW] Conference, one of the world's leading forums for innovation,

by: WJTV

Ghost preparers and spear phishing: Here's the tax scams to avoid

With the tax filing deadline coming up on April 15, the IRS released its annual "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams for 2025 to warn people of common schemes.

by: Cryptopolitan

Trump and Elon Musk's D.O.G.E find $333M in federal loans to 110+ year olds

by: Newsweek

GOP's Rick Scott Confronted on 'Disturbance' From Trump Economic Policies

Since taking office, Trump has repeatedly imposed and paused various tariffs, causing uncertainty for businesses that rely on manufacturing.

by: BusinessTech

Godongwana reveals the budget item causing VAT hike chaos in South Africa

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is sticking to his guns about hiking VAT in South Africa, even if it's at a lower rate than before.

by: Benzinga

Warren Buffett on Debt and Donald Trump's Money Moves: Trump 'Never Went Right'

Warren Buffett once warned students about the perils of excessive borrowing, citing Donald Trump as a case in point. What Happened: Buffett, during a 1991 Q&A session, was questioned by a Notre Dame student about Trump's business difficulties.

by: who13

Influencers have trouble figuring out their tax obligations, here's why

The Internal Revenue Service hasn't issued comprehensive guidance on how the estimated 27 million Americans earning income as influencers should report their income and expenses on their tax returns.

by: MSN

Dream or Disaster? The 15 Biggest Pros and Cons of Digital Nomad Life

It sounds like a great life - travel the world while making money. And it is great. But as someone who has been a digital nomad since early 2022, I can tell you there's a lot

by: Kiplinger

You Don't Want to Retire in Portugal: Here Are Three Tax Reasons Why

With the NHR benefit retiring and pension taxes increasing, you might rethink your retirement plans in Portugal.

by: Fortune

Why jeweler Kendra Scott is winning affordable luxury and plans to open dozens of stores while others are downsizing

Kendra Scott CEO Tom Nolan shared in an interview with Fortune his company's expansion plans for 2025, made possible by owning the affordable luxury jewelry space. Nolan also pointed to his success working with the namesake founder of the company.

by: Mint

The rise of 'agentic AI': Why data scientists and software developers should be worried

Agentic AI systems, capable of taking actions without human intervention, have the potential to replace roles traditionally performed by women and men. Going ahead, they will reshape hiring practices and workplace dynamics—the HR department will change,

by: AOL

Meet the defense giants that will rearm Europe as the EU eyes a massive military buildup

As Europe prepares for a world without American military aid, the E.U. plans to invest €800 billion on defense.

by: Truthout

The US Is Undergoing a Corporate Coup. Sudan Shows How Dangerous It Can Become.

Musk's DOGE takeover is the first step in shaping government to his whims. The next steps could be even more terrifying.

by: Moneycontrol

Microsoft announces new sales AI agents, AI Accelerator for Sales: Key details

Microsoft has announced two new sales AI agents for CoPilot 365: Sales Agent and Sales Chat. The new sales AI agents support a core function of all businesses and further break down silos across legacy systems of record,

by: GOBankingRates

Trump Wants To Eliminate Income Taxes: 7 Ways That Could Impact Your Job Search in 2025

It sounds wonderful -- no more income taxes sapping your paycheck. And it could be, depending on what replaced them. "Individual income taxes make up roughly 50% of the federal

by: Insider

I had a verbal agreement to rent my son's condo until I died. He died first, and his wife wants the money. What do I do?

"For Love & Money" answers your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader made a verbal agreement to rent their son's condo for $200,000.

by: Zawya

Bahrain Bourse 'Rings the Bell for Gender Equality' for the 7th year in a row

Bahrain Bourse (BHB), a licensed exchange by the Central Bank of Bahrain, participated in the annual United Nations 'Ring the Bell for Gender Equality' initiative in conjunction with the celebration of International Women's Day on March 8,

by: IDLProcycling

Vingegaard starts Paris-Nice with a new helmet and may sacrifice himself for Jorgenson: "I'm not that selfish"

Jonas Vingegaard will start Paris-Nice on Sunday as a co-leader for Visma | Lease a Bike. For the first time, the Dane will be racing with a new helmet, becoming the second rider on the team—after Wout van Aert—to receive a personalized helmet.

by: CNET

PSA: The Longer You Wait To File Your Taxes Online, The More You'll Pay

Yes. Filers with simple tax situations (W-2s, education costs and some basic credits) can still for free throughout tax season. Online services like TurboTax, H&R Block, TaxSlayer and TaxAct do not remove free tiers. But be sure to compare free-filing options to see if you qualify for any.

by: MyJoyOnline

Finance Minister to present 2025 budget on March 11

Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, the Minister of Finance, will present the Business Statement and Economic Policy of the government for the year ending December 31, 2025, to Parliament on Tuesday, March 11.

How FICO Scores Became A Profit Machine

FICO CEO William Lansing has burnished the credit score's dominance and pushed through price hikes, making a bundle for long-term shareholders and himself an almost-billionaire.

The article by Stephen Pastis for Forbes, published on March 10, 2025, discusses how FICO scores have evolved into a significant profit center for Fair Isaac Corporation. Initially developed to help lenders assess credit risk, FICO scores have become ubiquitous in financial decision-making, influencing not just loans but also insurance rates, employment decisions, and rental applications. The article explains that FICO's business model has shifted from merely selling software to creating a continuous revenue stream through licensing its scoring models to banks, credit agencies, and other entities. This shift has been facilitated by the increasing reliance on credit scores for various services, leading to a lucrative market where FICO holds a near-monopolistic position. The piece also touches on the implications of this model, including privacy concerns, the potential for score manipulation, and the broader societal impact of reducing complex financial behaviors to a single number.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/stephenpastis/2025/03/10/how-fico-scores-became-a-profit-machine/