Fed minutes: Most officials supported further rate cuts as worries about jobs rose
WASHINGTON (AP) — Most members of the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate setting committee supported further reductions to its key…
New Govt procurement rules aim to boost Kiwi businesses
The Government has updated some of its purchasing rules in an effort to give Kiwi businesses a boost.…
Winklevoss-Backed Crypto Company Eyes Expansion in Brazil
After going public on Brazil’s stock exchange this week, cryptocurrency firm OranjeBTC wants to expand its Bitcoin holdings…
What passengers need to know as the government shutdown disrupts flights
The federal government shutdown has entered its second week, and already shortages of air traffic controllers have strained…
More mortgage rate moves in wake of major OCR cut
BNZ and Kiwibank have followed other major banks in lowering variable mortgage rates following yesterday’s major OCR cut.…
Modi inaugurates Navi Mumbai International Airport, boosting India’s aviation
NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated a new international airport in the…
Winners of 2025 MacArthur ‘genius’ awards and $800,000 prizes are announced
A political scientist who studies what helps people connect across differences. A novelist whose books about Native American…
Why are gold prices surging?
Gold is on a tear. Prices have surged 50% in 2025 alone, marking the metal’s biggest rally since…
Rural schools face hiring challenges as H-1B visa fees increase
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — When Rob Coverdale started his job in 2023 as superintendent of the K-12…
And the award for Australia’s worst company goes to…
There’s a standout winner for the prize of Australia’s worst company — a worthy first winner of Crikey’s…
Influencer Matt Cameron claims he’d ‘never do business with a fat person’
Cameron clarified to the Daily Mail his “pragmatic” comments were targeted specifically at obese people. “I’m not classifying…
Gold Outperforms Equities as US Shutdown Rattles Investors
Gold bulls rejoice! The spot price of the precious metal smashed through $4,000 an ounce for the first…