Mon, March 31, 2025

by: BusinessDesk

Foodstuffs' Chris Quin and Woolworths say divestment will boost prices

Foodstuffs North Island's chief executive and Woolworths say attempts to restructure the grocery market to help consumers could have the opposite

by: BBC

Primark boss quits after complaint about behaviour

Primark boss Paul Marchant has resigned following an allegation by a woman about "his behaviour towards her in a social environment".

by: iDiva

OTT Releases This Week (March 31-April 6): 7 New Movies & Web Shows To Add To Your Watchlist

Here are the top seven new OTT releases this week between March 31 to April 6, 2025. The second chapter of this popular musical thriller will arrive on April 4, 2025. It showcases around 15 songs performed by 14 top music artists, including Gippy Grewal, Sunidhi Chauhan, Mika Singh, Afsana Khan, Asees Kaur, and MC Square, among others.

by: CoinTelegraph

Bitcoin falls to $81.5K as US stock futures sell-off in advance of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs

Bitcoin looks set for a bearish open to mark the last trading day of March and possibly the weakest Q1 performance since 2018. Crypto and stock traders' anxiety over US President Donald Trump's fresh wave of 25% tariffs on cars imported to the US,

by: CNBC

After 20 years at the helm, Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski faces his biggest test yet: A U.S. IPO

Sebastian Siemiatkowski has been CEO of Klarna for 20 years. He now faces his biggest test yet with a U.S. IPO fast approaching.

by: Insider

Gen Z's career apocalypse

Between tech layoffs and DOGE cuts, college students are running out of job prospects — and it could haunt them for years to come

by: Businessworld

Building resilience in the financial sector

The financial industry's growing reliance on technology is heightening the risk of failure points linked to unregulated third-party connections. These weaknesses can be targeted by malicious entities,

by: Euronews

Week ahead: Global sentiment sours as Trump's auto and reciprocal tariffs loom

Trump's auto and reciprocal tariffs are set to rattle the global markets as sentiment soured amid recession fears. Key economic data, including inflation readings from the eurozone, employment change from the US,

by: Patch

? Renton's Valley Medical faces staffing cuts amid Medicaid issues

Seattle-area hospital loses 101 staffers after Medicaid payment pause (seattletimes.com) — Valley Medical Center in Renton has laid off 101 nonclinical staff due to a pause in Medicaid payments. This makes it the first Washington hospital to announce such cuts,

by: Reuters

Analysis-For China and US Inc, Trump's trade war feels much worse this time

Orders have evaporated for Richard Chen, who manufactures Christmas decorations in southern China for U.S. retailers, including Walmart and Costco, facing crippling U.S. tariffs. "The orders are half of what they were last year,

by: Bloomberg

Asia Braces for Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs to Test Export Model

Asian leaders face tough decisions as President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs pose a generational challenge to a region whose economies were built around exports to the US and a world of low trade barriers.
Sun, March 30, 2025

by: Fortune

Medication taken by 1 in 8 Americans linked to substantial increase in the risk of sudden cardiac death

Ages 30 to 39: One to five years of antidepressant use were around three times more likely to suffer sudden cardiac death. Risk increased to five times higher for those with six or more years of exposure.

by: Bloomberg

Asia Braces for Historic Test of Export Model From Trump Tariffs

Asian leaders face tough decisions as President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs pose a generational challenge to a region whose economies were built around exports to the US and a world of low trade barriers.

by: TheStreet

Costco CFO sounds warning on shift in customer spending

Costco shares more insight on its customers than most retailers. That's because what the chain's members buy is interesting, but not actually a key measure of its success. The warehouse club's key business metric is actually its subscriber growth and retantion rates.

by: Barchart

Trump Tariffs, Tesla Deliveries and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Last week's economic data provided mixed signals about growth, with investors continuing to calibrate expectations for Fed policy and corporate earnings. The S&P 500 ($SPX) (SPY) suffered more selling on Friday after a hot inflation report and weak consumer sentiment spooked investors.

by: WUSA9

Alexandria Business Owner Set to Reopen After Fire Destroyed Store

An Alexandria business owner was set to start a new chapter until a fire destroyed it just days after opening. Now, she's back, in a permanent location rewriting a happier ending. "I wanted to bring people together to share what we love,

by: rnz

Reserve Bank announces review of bank capital requirements

The central bank is reassessing how much money banks need to hold amid criticism its policy is too tough and costly.

by: Patch

NJ's AI Hub With Princeton U, Microsoft, & CoreWeave Officially Opens

The facility is housed in space provided by Princeton University. Located at 619 Alexander Road in West Windsor, along New Jersey's innovation corridor, the hub aims to position t

by: Variety

'Ne Zha 2' Propels 2025 Global Box Office Estimates Upward to $34 Billion

Gower Street Analytics has increased its 2025 global box office projection to $34.1 billion, up from its original forecast of $33 billion.

by: TechCrunch

Breast pump startup Willow acquires assets of Elvie as UK women's health pioneer moves into administration

Women's health and its startups building connected breast pumps, period trackers, and other apps and hardware designed for women have collectively pulled

by: Moneycontrol

Eid al-Fitr 2025: Top 50 Eid Wishes, Messages, and Social Media Statuses to Celebrate the Festival

Celebrate Eid al-Fitr 2025 with love, kindness, and gratitude. Share these heartfelt Eid Mubarak wishes, messages, and social media statuses with family and friends to spread joy and blessings.

by: Calendar

5 Productive Business Practices That Can Inspire Growth This Year

Did you set lofty business growth goals for yourself this year? You won't reach them by simply dreaming and hoping you'll somehow achieve them. There's an old claim that the definition of insanity is expecting different results while doing the same redundant thing.

by: Vanguard

10 countries where you can get high-paying jobs with free visa sponsorship

If you're looking to secure a high-paying job abroad with free visa sponsorship, it's essential to target countries with strong job markets.

by: MarketWatch

Stock-market investors looking for clarity on Trump's tariffs on April 2 risk disappointment

Stock-market investors hope President Trump's April 2 tariff announcements will provide much wanted certainty. They shouldn't count on it.

by: BusinessMirror

Korean firm, BCDA ink Tarlac build deal

South Korean-led investment firm Hann Philippines Inc. (HPI) and its corporate social responsibility arm Hann Foundation Inc. (HFI) are set to establish a P5-million multi-purpose pavilion within the 10-hectare Ayta Ethno Botanical Center (AEBC) in New Clark City,

by: dw

Iran's middle class bears brunt of economic crisis

Whereas in March 2024, it was trading at 600,000 to the US dollar, one year later the rate has fallen to more than 1,000,000. This massive devaluation is driving inflation further, making imported goods more expensive,

by: AOL

USDA paid to study queer farmers, Latinx masculinity, more on taxpayer dime

U.S. taxpayers have shelled out tens of thousands of dollars in recent years to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for research on LGBT issues, the kind of funding now under scrutiny by the Trump administration.

by: MLive

Court Street Theater's new owner revealed, and other Saginaw-area news from this week

Here are a few headlines from Saginaw County last week that attracted reader interest. Jordan Dice adds Saginaw's Court Street Theater to growing business empire The person who owns the Midland Mall,

by: MiBolsilloColombia

What's deflation and why it can be dangerous for the economy

Deflation, a sustained drop in prices, might seem beneficial at first glance. However, it poses significant risks to economic stability, affecting consumption, investment, and employment.

by: Invezz

Here's why the PayPal stock price has crashed and what to expect

PayPal stock price has crashed and formed a death cross pattern, pointing to further downside in the coming months. PYPL shares have plunged to a low of $65.15, its lowest point since August 24. It has dropped by over 30% from its highest point in 2025.

by: IOL

Concerns grow over South Africa's Budget consensus ahead of looming deadline

by: Chowhound

Here's What Happened To Nui After Shark Tank

Ever wondered what happened to the keto-friendly cookie brand Nui after it snagged a deal on "Shark Tank"? Here's everything that went down since its debut.

by: GOBankingRates

Will the US Implement a Caregiver Tax Credit? Experts Explain

Millions of Americans provide unpaid care for aging or ill family members, and it's costing them. "Family caregivers spend, on average, over a quarter of their income on providing said care,"

by: Week99er

Top Layer 1 Crypto Project Set to Explode in 2025: Don't Miss These 5 Next Big Breakthroughs

What if 2025 was the year that made or broke fortunes in crypto? The industry is evolving fast, and only those who get in early on the right projects will ride the next big wave. Forget the same old names—new innovations in blockchain,

by: HuffPost

I Just Lost My Job Because I'm An American

We will finish what remains of the project contract, but then we are ending doing business with Americans and American business. I know it's not your fault, but your president just started a war. We still love the American people but good luck.

by: News18

Bank Holiday In April 2025: Banks To Be Closed Up To 15 Days Next Month, Check State-Wise List

Banks will be closed for up to 15 days in April 2025, including weekends and public holidays. April 1 is a holiday for year-end bank closing. Online banking services will remain available.

by: Entrepreneur

AI in BFSI - Readiness, Risk and Rewards

AI is transforming BFSI with enhanced efficiency, risk assessment, and financial inclusion. However, managing bias, security, and regulations is crucial. A balanced approach with automation and human oversight will shape AI's future.

by: CNBC

The best online will-makers of 2025

The best sites to create a will include FreeWill, Trust & Will, Quicken WillMaker & Trust and Rocket Lawyer, according to our research based on availability, cost, attorney access and more.

by: TechRadar

World Backup Day 2025: All the news, updates and advice from our experts

Welcome to our live coverage of World Backup Day, which starts early on Sunday, the 30th (midnight GMT, but there is already 1300 in Auckland, New Zealand). We will update this live blog a few times today,

by: Quartz

Trump's new tariffs, the Fed's Powell speaks, and jobs numbers: What to watch in the markets this week

President Donald Trump's "liberation day" is on Wednesday. The president will unveil "reciprocal tariffs" on many U.S. trading partners, and delayed 25% duties on Mexico and Canada are also scheduled to go into effect.

by: Newsweek

The Texas Business Boom

According to one projection, Texas in 2045 will be the most populous state as business success draws in more people.

by: Kiplinger

Estate Planning When You Have International Assets

Estate planning gets tricky when you have assets and/or beneficiaries outside the U.S. To avoid costly inheritance mistakes, it pays to understand the basics.

by: Insider

It's about to get easier and cheaper for wealthy people to move to New Zealand. Americans are the most intrigued.

New Zealand is loosening its golden visa rules to entice wealthy people to move there and to help boost its economy. Americans are the most intrigued.

by: Yahoo

Hochul won't budge on NYC congestion pricing. What are the fiscal implications? | Opinion

Gov. Kathy Hochul vows to "fight back hard" against federal demands to terminate New York City's congestion pricing program, What will be the cost?

by: Cryptopolitan

MARA Holdings announces $2B stock offering to buy more Bitcoin

by: jacobin

Silicon Valley vs. San Francisco Socialists

In 2011, then San Francisco mayor Ed Lee, recently appointed after Gavin Newsom vacated the role to become California's lieutenant governor, signaled the city elite's further embrace of Silicon Valley when he helped facilitate the transformation of a vacant department store on Market Street into Twitter's new headquarters.

by: Reuters

Glass Lewis recommends voting against CEO pay at Goldman Sachs

Proxy adviser Glass Lewis recommended investors cast advisory votes against the pay of top Goldman Sachs executives, citing the Wall Street bank's "continued inability to align pay with performance" and retention grants that Glass Lewis called excessive.

by: inc42

How BharatPe Went From INR 5,000 Cr Loss To Break-Even

BharatPe's strong focus on the core merchants lending and payments biz has paved the way for profitability despite its somewhat tainted past

Iran's middle class bears brunt of economic crisis

Whereas in March 2024, it was trading at 600,000 to the US dollar, one year later the rate has fallen to more than 1,000,000. This massive devaluation is driving inflation further, making imported goods more expensive,

The article from MSN discusses the severe economic challenges faced by Iran's middle class amidst the country's ongoing economic crisis. It highlights how sanctions, mismanagement, and corruption have led to skyrocketing inflation, a plummeting currency value, and widespread unemployment. The middle class, once the backbone of Iran's economy, is now struggling with diminished purchasing power, as basic goods become increasingly unaffordable. The piece details personal stories of individuals who have seen their life savings eroded and their standard of living decline, with many forced to take on multiple jobs or leave the country in search of better opportunities. Furthermore, the article touches on the government's attempts to mitigate the crisis through subsidies and economic reforms, but notes that these measures have often been insufficient or poorly implemented, leaving the middle class particularly vulnerable.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/iran-s-middle-class-bears-brunt-of-economic-crisis/ar-AA1BWH4h