Thu, March 20, 2025

[ Thu, Mar 20th 2025 ]: Cryptopolitan

China's central bank holds rates steady amid US tariffs and yuan weakness

[ Thu, Mar 20th 2025 ]: Mint

Co-branded credit cards vs. regular credit cards: Pros, cons, and which to choose

Choosing the right credit card can be challenging. Co-branded cards offer brand-specific benefits, while regular credit cards provide broader rewards. Understanding your spending habits and preferences is crucial in selecting a card that fits your lifestyle and financial goals.

[ Thu, Mar 20th 2025 ]: Stockhouse

Buzz on the Bullboards: A $15 billion oil business combination, Trump, & everything in-between

This week, the TSX saw a mix of gains and losses. The index climbed higher on Monday, driven by strong performances in the energy, finance, and mining sectors. However, it lost some ground in subsequent sessions as losses in these sectors weighed on the market.

[ Thu, Mar 20th 2025 ]: SmartAsset

Form 4684: How to Claim a Casualty and Theft Loss Deduction

Form 4684 allows individuals, businesses and estates to claim deductions against any unexpected losses due to theft or disasters. These deductions can help reduce taxable income, but they come with specific eligibility requirements and limitations.

[ Thu, Mar 20th 2025 ]: ProPakistani

Meezan Bank and NED University Partner to Launch Centre for Islamic Finance and FinTech

Meezan Bank, Pakistan's leading Islamic bank and NED University of Engineering and Technology have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to

[ Thu, Mar 20th 2025 ]: Barchart

Stocks Rise Before the Open as Investors Digest Fed Decision, U.S. Economic Data and Earnings in Focus

S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH25) are up +0.18%, andMarch Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH25) are up +0.25% this morning, extending yesterday's gains after the Federal Reserve indicated there remains scope to lower interest rates later this year,

[ Thu, Mar 20th 2025 ]: Moneycontrol

Bain Capital strikes gold as deal likely for majority stake in Manappuram Finance

Bain to acquire approximately 22 percent stake from VP Nandakumar, Manappuram Finance's founder and MD & CEO and come up with an open offer to increase stake to 42 percent

[ Thu, Mar 20th 2025 ]: MarketWatch

I'm 63 and planning to retire. I watched in horror as the markets tanked. Will I have enough to get me to my 90s?

I'm within a couple of months of an early retirement at 63. I watched the market tanking last month.

[ Thu, Mar 20th 2025 ]: Insider

Wait a minute. Has Elon Musk really turned Twitter around, after all?

Elon Musk scared away many advertisers after he bought Twitter in 2022, and the company's value plummeted. Now it has reportedly recovered.

[ Thu, Mar 20th 2025 ]: CoinTelegraph

Pakistan eyes crypto legal framework to spur foreign investors

Pakistan plans pro-crypto regulations to lure global investors and position itself as a leader in blockchain-powered finance.

[ Thu, Mar 20th 2025 ]: Deadline

Media Stocks, Broader Markets Rebound As Fed Forecasts Two Interest Rate Cuts In 2025

Shares rose across the board, extending gains later in the session after the Federal Reserve weighed in at the close of its two-day March meeting and the news wasn't terrible.

[ Thu, Mar 20th 2025 ]: CNET

Tariffs Explained: What They Mean for You Amid Rising Cost Fears

The rollout of President Donald Trump's tariffs was messy, uncertain and caused widespread market volatility, and a lot of folks are now getting anxious about big purchases.

[ Thu, Mar 20th 2025 ]: CNN

Fed leaves rates unchanged. But here are changes you can make to earn more on savings or pay less on debt

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided yet again to stand pat on interest rates. Despite the Fed's inaction, there are still opportunities to maximize the interest you earn on your savings or reduce what you pay on your debts.

[ Thu, Mar 20th 2025 ]: Reuters

In the Market: How Trump is driving Asia to diversify away from US

President Donald Trump's tariffs and other policies have some financiers and officials in Asia predicting the remaking of the post-World War II economic order, leading to an urgent quest to diversify away from America.

[ Thu, Mar 20th 2025 ]: WKYC

Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne calls Cleveland Browns' Brook Park domed stadium proposal 'a risky bet'

During his press conference, Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne referred to the Browns' $3.4B stadium plan in Brook Park as 'a risk the county shouldn't take.'

[ Thu, Mar 20th 2025 ]: Forbes

Reconsidering The MBA: Is It Still Worth It?

The skills taught in traditional business programs are increasingly seen as outdated, and employers are shifting their focus to creativity, adaptability and real-world experience.

[ Thu, Mar 20th 2025 ]: FXStreet

EOS rebrands to Vaulta: Here is what investors should know

EOS (EOS) announces its rebranding to Vaulta and its pivot toward Web3 banking. The change will introduce a banking advisory group composed of financial and blockchain experts. The planned token swap allows EOS holders to exchange their tokens at a 1:1 ratio and is expected to occur by May 2025, pending community approval.

[ Thu, Mar 20th 2025 ]: GlobalData

Saudi Arabia grants exploration licences to local and international mining companies

Saudi Arabia awarded exploration licenses for 4,788km2 within the mineral-rich regions of Jabal Sayid and Al-Hajjar to several companies.
Wed, March 19, 2025

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: WJCL

Secretary Raffensperger says Pooler's growth comes from small businesses

Raffensperger added that small businesses have a positive impact on the way the city of Pooler is run. "Everything that really happens good in your

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: Investopedia

S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Boeing Surges on Several Positive Signals

The S&P 500 added 1.1% on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, as the Fed held interest rates steady, reaffirming plans for future cuts but expressing caution on inflation and growth.

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: CNET

Fed Pauses Interest Rate Cuts. Where Do Mortgage Rates Go From Here?

The Fed's pause could keep mortgage interest rates — which are sensitive to fiscal policy and economic growth — higher for longer. If you're in the market for a new home, average mortgage rates are projected to stay above 6% for a while.

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: Newsweek

Bridging Eastern and Western Values To Evolve Web3

Web3 doesn't belong to any one country or region. To succeed, it must adopt the best practices and mindsets from around the world. Different approaches don't need to be in conflict. In fact, their integration can drive the next wave of innovation.

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: Fortune

Trump's tariffs and policies are putting America's economy at risk: Consumer Technology Association CEO

Higher tariffs are already creating "cost shocks" for businesses, which for many will be passed on to consumers.

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: MarketWatch

Discount retailer Ollie's adds Big Lots stores, and a jewelry seller retreats from malls

Retailers have responded to a long period of inflation with a renewed emphasis on value over less essential products.

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: WYTV

'An amazing culture': Business wins distinguished award

A locally owned and operated home improvement franchise is being recognized once again for its sales, service and volume.

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: Bloomberg

Elon Musk's X Raises Almost $1 Billion in New Equity Funding

Elon Musk's social network X has raised close to $1 billion in new equity from investors in a deal that values the company at roughly $32 billion, according to people with knowledge of the matter — a valuation in line with when Musk took it private in 2022.

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: AOL

March Madness predictions: Cinderellas, upsets, Final Four picks and more for the NCAA men's and women's tournaments

The Madness is here. What can we expect? Our experts weigh in with their Cinderella picks, Final Four teams, title winners and more.

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: CNBC

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady: What that means for mortgages, credit cards and more

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at the end of its two-day meeting on March 19. Although the central bank is on the sidelines, for now, some consumer loan rates are starting to ease, giving households a little breathing room.

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: IOL

Public comment invited on R100bn draft Transformation Fund for black-owned businesses

Minister Parks Tau has unveiled the R100 billion Draft Transformation Fund aimed at empowering black-owned businesses, now open for public comment until May 7

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: MoneyWeek

Are you paying too much for your stocks and shares ISA?

Analysis by new ISA market entrant Lightyear claims stocks and shares ISA holders are paying more than £800 million extra in "unnecessary account fees," when only holding stocks and ETFs, which can eat into their returns.

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: Cryptopolitan

Gibraltar-based bank introduces Bitcoin-backed loans, offering up to $1M in crypto credit

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: briefly

List of all colleges in Cape Town in 2025: Choose the best college

This list of all colleges in Cape Town will help you if you are looking for the best colleges to pursue your desired course. Choose your perfect fit.

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: SHINE

Shanghai tech firms ride AI wave to revenue growth, global expansion

FinVolution's international business contributed 21.4 percent of its total revenue in the quarter. Powered by AI, it acquired 2.2 million new borrowers outside of China, with a 61 percent year-on-year increase.

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: BristolWorld

Venue Dubbed 'Birthplace of Punk' Chooses Bristol's Xledger as Finance Software System of Choice

Roundhouse in London, which has famously welcomed the likes of The Ramones and The Doors, has successfully deployed Xledger as its new finance software, citing its core system and additional reporting features as a key driver in the procurement process.

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: Lifehacker

The Financial Perks (and Downsides) of Marriage

Love may be blind, but marriage is a long-term investment strategy with variable returns and significant tax implications. Let's take a cold, calculating look at the institution that promises for richer or poorer—and find out which one you're more likely to experience.

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: Zawya

SAEED Center expands with new SRTIP branch to drive investment and accelerate business growth

The expansion aims to streamline business setup, attract further investment, and reinforce the emirate's position as a global economic hub

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: SiliconANGLE

Deloitte hops aboard the agentic AI hype train with Zora AI

Deloitte said Zora AI is available on every major cloud infrastructure platform via a subscription model, and it can be deployed into existing technology systems through various pre-built integrations it has created. The company also offers customization services to adapt the Zora AI agents to more specific client needs.

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: Forbes

Beyond International Women's Day: Six Ways To Accelerate Action In 2025

It's up to all of us to advance women in the workforce and see a more equitable future for our partners, colleagues, sisters and, most importantly, our daughters.

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: Adweek

Unilever's CMO Says AI is Cutting Product Shoot Costs by 50%

Unilever's chief growth and marketing officer Esi Eggleston Bracey has revealed that the company is integrating AI technology in its product shoots-and saving time and money in the process. Today […]

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: Kiplinger

Why Are So Many Retirees Renting Out Rooms In Their Homes, And Should You Join Them?

The number of retirees renting out rooms in their homes has surged, according to a new study. Why would older Americans want to take on roommates, and how does the process work?

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: Insider

I'm a Tesla investor and I've got millions in the company. I think Elon Musk is key to Tesla's success, but it can endure without him.

For most investors, Tesla's fortunes are inextricably tied to its CEO, Elon Musk. But Tsai Capital's Christopher Tsai says the EV giant can endure even if Musk is no longer at its helm. "Elon is clearly a key piece of the story,

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: Newsday

How Trump tariffs could affect home improvement, renovation projects

Whether the price of construction goods does increase, the tariffs have already affected the overall economy — the stock market took a dive upon their implementation — adding further uncertainty for Long Island homeowners in an already uncertain economic period and potentially dampening their ability to access credit.

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: cnbctv18

Bajaj Housing Finance shares surge 6%; Here is why April 15 is key for the stock

Although shares of Bajaj Housing Finance continue to trade well above their IPO price of ₹70, they are still 34% below their post-listing high of ₹188, despite the recent recovery.

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: GOBankingRates

Ally Bank Promotions: Best Offers and Bonuses

Ally Financial is perhaps most well-known for Ally Bank, a full-service bank that offers certificates of deposit, checking and savings accounts, credit cards, mortgages and loans. Ally also minimizes overhead by operating only online,

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: Reuters

Ben & Jerry's says parent Unilever decided to oust ice cream maker's CEO

Ben & Jerry's said its parent, Unilever , decided to oust the ice cream maker's chief executive, Dave Stever, escalating a battle over the subsidiary's independence on social policy issues.

[ Wed, Mar 19th 2025 ]: Moneycontrol

Sell, buy back and save: Here's how tax harvesting can maximise your returns

Tax harvesting can help investors minimise tax liability by offsetting capital gains with losses, optimising returns and legally reducing taxes, making it a useful tool for tax savings
Tue, March 18, 2025

[ Tue, Mar 18th 2025 ]: CNN

Trump is claiming credit for plummeting egg costs. So why haven't you noticed lower prices?

The Trump administration is declaring victory for defeating a massive pain point for inflation-weary Americans: Egg prices are plunging.

[ Tue, Mar 18th 2025 ]: CNA

More residents found higher-skilled jobs in 2024 as resident employment grew: MOM

More residents were employed in growth sectors like financial services and information and communications, while resident employment fell in lower-skilled sectors.

Factbox-How hard have US agencies been hit by Trump and Musk's layoffs?

U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk are undertaking a sweeping campaign to slash the size of the 2.3-million-strong civilian federal workforce, firing or offering buyouts so far to more than 100,

The article from MSN discusses the impact of layoffs initiated by former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk on various U.S. government agencies and companies. Trump's administration saw significant staff reductions in agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), where the workforce was cut by about 20%, and the State Department, which experienced a 10% reduction. These cuts were part of Trump's broader policy to reduce government size and deregulate. Similarly, Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter led to drastic layoffs, with approximately half of Twitter's workforce being let go, aiming to reduce costs and restructure the company. These actions have raised concerns about the operational capacity of these organizations, with critics arguing that such reductions could impair their ability to fulfill their mandates effectively. The article also touches on the broader implications of these layoffs, including potential decreases in morale, loss of institutional knowledge, and challenges in meeting public service demands.

Read the Full Reuters Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/factbox-how-hard-have-us-agencies-been-hit-by-trump-and-musk-s-layoffs/ar-AA1BfLEL