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Bitcoin Exchanges Reportedly Called for Talks by China Central Bank
Heightening concerns that regulators will tighten their oversight of trading in digital currencies, China’s central bank is holding a closed-door meeting with several domestic bitcoin exchanges on Wednesday, sources reportedly familiar with the matter said. The sources have confirmed to several media… Read More ›
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Drinking More Wine Than Ever are Working Women in Japan
Grape growers, 10,000 miles away from Japan are cheering by Japan’s swelling ranks of working women. The biggest beneficiary of Japan’s booming wine market is Chilean vintners. Women in their 40s and 50s, who have helped boost wine consumption to… Read More ›
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In a China Trade War, America’s Farmers Stand to Lose the Most
American farmers could be the ones who take the biggest hit if the United States and China have a trade war. “A significant part of U.S. exports in China and greater China are agricultural products,” said Brad Setser, a senior fellow… Read More ›
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Survey Shows ‘Singiifcant Increase’ in Global Economic Confidence Led by the U.S
According to quarterly survey of 240,000 chief executive officers based in 130 countries, Asian business leaders still expected to increase revenues, hiring and fixed investment, even though for the first time since October 2015, they were less confident about the… Read More ›
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As Risk of Trump Policy ‘Mistakes’ Looms Large, Investment Veteran Backs Gold
There is rising political risks being faced by the the major markets and include issues like unpredictability of President Donald Trump. This has made investors jittery and they are seeking a shelter from such threats. And hence, according to Independent… Read More ›
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Despite its Risks, the Opportunities Drive House Flipping Back into Trend
Years after the trend fell out of fashion with home buyers, making a return to real estate markets is the trend of buying a fixer-upper, making some repairs and “flipping” to a new buyer quickly. According to a new report from Trulia,… Read More ›
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FCC Gives Free Pass to Divide Up Internet to AT&T and Verizon
AT&T and Verizon have been given a big pass by the new sheriff in town at the Federal Communications Commission. The so-called zero-rating offers that allow customers to watch video from certain applications from their mobile devices without it counting… Read More ›
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In Sectors of Corporate Computing, Digital Assistants, Hardware, New Rivals Warned by Google
Netflix, Hulu, Apple and Amazon have been highlighted as being among competitors for Google in the annual report of Alphabet, Google’s parent company. The company’s broad expansion beyond its original Google search business was highlighted as Alphabet Inc. warned investors about… Read More ›
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Tackling Social Taboos in China is a Skin Care Ad
A young Chinese woman weeps as her parents discuss her single status, shown in the four-minute advertorial. “She’s just average-looking, not too pretty,” her mother says. “That’s why she’s a leftover.” Referring to those in their late 20s who are… Read More ›
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10,000 UK Bankers Planned to be Welcomed by Germany’s Financial Capital Post Brexit
Amidst the fight to attract as many banking companies as possible outside of Britain following Brexit, a Frankfurt lobby group is of the view that as a consequence of Brexit, Frankfurt expects up to 10,000 financial industry workers to relocate… Read More ›