Credit facility launched to support ISPs in South Africa’s townships
Tech Credit Fund, which says it backs entrepreneurs bringing the net to the ‘kasi’ (township), has launched a…
Asia FX Talk – Political risks dominate
Political risks remained front and center of markets this week, first in Japan and more recently in France.…
I’m Starting to Regret My Amex Platinum Card After the Annual Fee Hike
Once a quarter or so, I do something I call “Look At Money Time.” I go through my…
Asia FX Talk – Slower US hiring
A range of US employment indicators for August suggests that job creation remained relatively steady, layoffs stayed low,…
Asia FX Talk – Markets cautious ahead of LDP vote and US jobs data
BOJ Deputy Governor Uchida has signalled that the central bank stays committed to raising the policy rate, provided…
Monthly Foreign Exchange Outlook – MUFG Research
OUTLOOK Recent macro data indicated slowing economic momentum in August and September. Retail sales growth softened further in…
FX Daily Snapshot – MUFG Research
A few hours ago (12:01 EDT) the government shutdown began – the first since Trump’s last term in…
A wormhole from another universe? Scientists revisit the puzzling black hole GW190521
In May 2019, astronomers picked up something strange in the fabric of spacetime. The LIGO and Virgo detectors…
Breakthrough phason discovery in twisted 2D materials transforms quantum computing
Two-dimensional materials are only a few atoms thick yet hold great promise for the electronics of tomorrow. Because…
American Express Platinum Card gets pricier and adds new perks, including a $400 dining credit
NEW YORK (AP) — The Platinum Card is getting shinier and pricier. American Express’ latest update to its…
6 Home Trends Designers Are Quietly Retiring (and You Should, Too!)
Now that the last quarter of the year is approaching, interior designers have started thinking about the home…
Four frequent money worries – and what to do about them
Nearly 4 in 5 Americans agree — the state of their finances is a matter for concern. More…