AFP
19879 articles published since 08 Mar 2022
- All (19879)
- Business and Economy (13387)
- World (4591)
- Africa (976)
- Technology (916)
- Asia (5)
- Energy (1)
- Industry (1)
- Economy (1)
- Football (1)
Author's articles
Asian markets track Wall Street losses on worries over tech rally
Asian markets mostly fell on Wednesday after a tech-led sell-off on Wall Street fuelled by worries about the sustainability of the AI rally, while oil prices clawed back some of the previous two days' hefty losses.
Mexico touts foreign investments as IMF warns about reforms
Seeking to calm investor jitters over controversial judicial reforms, Mexico's new president said Tuesday that four foreign companies would invest around $20 billion in the Latin American nation next year. While the confirmed total was more than $20 billion, actual investments could exceed $30 billion by 2025, he said.
Trump's crypto platform falters on first day of sales
Former US president Donald Trump's cryptocurrency platform had a faltering sales launch Tuesday, with only a fraction of its digital tokens that went on the market finding a buyer. The tokens can be used as cryptocurrencies and give buyers a vote on the platform's governance.
Italy turns to banks to balance tight budget
Italian lawmakers adopted a draft 2025 budget late Tuesday financed in part by banks and insurance companies while also offering tax cuts for low-income families, a priority issue for far-right Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
United announces $1.5 bn share buyback as earnings top estimates
United Airlines announced a $1.5 billion share buyback on Tuesday as its earnings for the third quarter topped analyst estimates. Alongside its earnings, United also announced a new $1.5 billion share repurchase program -- its first since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.
US holiday spending to approach $1 tn: Retail Federation
US consumers are expected to spend close to $1 trillion during the winter holiday season, a slight uptick from the year prior, the National Retail Federation (NRF) said Tuesday.
Turkish govt delays tax plan to fund defence industry
The Turkish government on Tuesday postponed until 2025 a parliamentary debate on a proposed tax on credit cards, which it sought to fund the arms industry as conflict rages in its neighbourhood. The bill stipulated that people with a credit card limit of at least 100,000 liras (nearly $3,000) would have to pay an annual 750 lira ($22) in tax from January to bolster the defence industry.
Trump says 'obnoxious' tariffs will bring factories to US
US Republican candidate Donald Trump on Tuesday said that companies will drop plans to build factories overseas when faced with the threat of high tariffs on shipping goods to the United States. "The higher the tariff, the more likely it is that the company will come into the United States," the former president Trump told an audience at the Economic Club of Chicago.
Russia, China step up cybercriminal recruitment, warns Microsoft
Russia, China and North Korea are becoming more aggressive and sophisticated in their recruitment of cybercriminals to steal money, gain intelligence and sway elections, Microsoft said in a threat report released Tuesday. Observations during the past year affirm a "convergence" of governments and cybercriminals, according to the report, which cited activity by China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea.
AFP
Load more