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14th April 2021

North AmericaCoinbase Global Inc to be listed on Nasdaq, latest step in crypto's march to the mainstream

Coinbase Global Inc, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, will be listed on the Nasdaq on Wednesday, marking a milestone in virtual currencies' journey from niche …

30th March 2021

North AmericaTreasury yields rise to its highest level since last January

US bond markets have led a global decline in government debt since January

25th March 2021

North AmericaChinese tech stocks fall as U.S. law threatens to delist firms

On Wednesday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted a law called the Foreign Company Liability Act.

24th March 2021

North AmericaNasdaq leads US equity futures higher

Nasdaq leads futures higher as yields decline.

17th March 2021

North AmericaStock futures steady ahead of fed verdict

Stocks fell as US futures edged ahead of a key Federal Reserve meeting where officials will present their outlook …

26th February 2021

North AmericaTreasury yields spike above 1.6%, what does it mean for stock market investors

The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury topped the 1.6% level on Thursday and traded at its highest level …

12th February 2021

North AmericaU.S. volumes near panic highs due to stock trading fever

The craze in US equities trading shows no signs of abating and looks set to surpass levels seen during …

8th February 2021

North AmericaEthereum rises to all-time high prior to launch on the stock market

Ethereum has seen gains so far this year of around 120 percent, compared to 30 percent for Bitcoin.

29th January 2021

North AmericaWhat is short selling and how it affected investors in Wall Street

A coordinated action from the popular social network Reddit has caused unprecedented chaos on Wall Street.

25th January 2021

AsiaNorth AmericaChina overtakes the US as the world's top destination for new foreign direct investment

According to UN figures released on Sunday, new investments into America from overseas companies fell by almost half last …

18th January 2021

AsiaNorth AmericaOil down over strong US dollar

Oil extended losses in Asia, after seeing its biggest slump in almost four weeks on a combination of a …

13th January 2021

North AmericaSecond impeachment against Trump approved

One week before his departure from the presidency, 232 congressmen vote in favour of the impeachment for "incitement to …

13th January 2021

North AmericaRepublicans break from Trump over impeachment

Congressmen ask Pence to declare Trump "incapable of executing the duties of his office and of immediately exercising the …

11th January 2021

AsiaNorth AmericaUS Dollar advances and Asian stocks tumble

The dollar climbed a third day against major peers and Treasury futures were flat.

7th January 2021

North AmericaUS Congress confirms Biden's victory after violent assault on the Capitol

Donald Trump commits to a peaceful transition of power at the end of a chaotic day that caused four …

5th January 2021

EuropeNorth AmericaBritish justice blocks Julian Assange's extradition to the US

The US government has 14 days to appeal the ruling, while the activist's lawyers request his immediate release on …

28th December 2020

North AmericaDonald Trump signs stimulus plan after blocking it for days

The ratification turns this aid package into law for families and companies in the midst of the health and …

27th December 2020

North AmericaProviding Financial Education for Women

Financial education as a way of empowering women. Athena Bank works as a platform that offers educational courses for …

23rd December 2020

North AmericaAfter months of negotiation, the US Congress approves 900,000 million dollars COVID-19 relief package

On Monday, the United States Congress approved a stimulus package worth 900,000 million dollars (735,000 million euros) to face …

10th December 2020

North AmericaUnited States sues Facebook over monopoly, WhatsApp and Instagram at risk

The US Government and 48 states denounce the platform for monopoly.

24th November 2020

North AmericaPostal voting in the US election: what is the controversy and will it affect the outcome?

Votes cast by post are expected to be high this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Not everyone can …

2nd November 2020

North AmericaReal estate investment in Toronto becomes a real challenge after the pandemic

Canada’s largest city is one of the most affected by the pandemic. It is not only one of the …

31st October 2020

North AmericaThe impact of the upcoming US elections on the American investment scene

This Autumn, the world will witness one of the most awaited presidential elections in U.S. history. On November 3rd, …

28th October 2020

North AmericaBank of Canada expects interest rates to remain at current record lows until 2023

The second wave of the virus would have a pronounced impact on economic growth in the short term. The …

19th February 2020

North AmericaThe Bahamas removed from European Union's tax watchlist

On the 18th of February, the European Union’s Economic and Financial Affairs Council announced that it had completely removed …

13th February 2020

North AmericaHow Technology Is Solving Africa’s Biggest Problems

Next year will mark the 60th anniversary of Africa’s independence. 60 years may seem long enough for countries to …

22nd October 2019

North AmericaCanada's elections, Trudeau re elected

Justin Trudeau achieves his second victory in Canada but loses by more than 300,000 votes to rival Andrew Scheer …