As the Chinese yuan continues to slip, the country's central bank chose not to alter its benchmark lending rates on Monday. The decision comes as the incoming U. S. President Donald Trump is set to take office, a move that's sparked uncertainty in the financial markets. The People's Bank of China (P
Decentralized Finance, or DeFi, is changing the old ways of banking by letting people trade directly. But to really understand how well it’s working, we need lots of transaction data, especially from what’s called Layer 2 (L2) solutions. These are like special highways that make DeFi faster and more
Hey, Taurus! Today’s all about love and success. First, let’s talk relationship—expect some bumps, but handle them with maturity. Communication is key, especially if you’re traveling. Your stubborn partner will appreciate your emotional consideration. Guess what? Marriage might be on the cards! At
Climate change is a massive global problem, and China's got a plan: the "dual-carbon" target. This means companies that pollute a lot, especially in the heavy industry, have to cut down on their carbon emissions. Sounds tough, right? But there's a twist. When these companies reveal info about their
Imagine a political campaign without money from lobbyists and city contractors. That’s what Scott Stringer, a former city comptroller and current mayoral hopeful, is proposing. He wants to restore trust in NYC’s government by stopping candidates from accepting donations from these groups. This isn’t
Are you wondering how to handle your money? AI finance apps might be the answer! They can help you save, predict expenses, and even spot fraud. But don't get too excited just yet. These tools have their issues too. First, let's talk about the good stuff. AI apps can analyze your spending and give y
Tiffany Henyard, Dolton's mayor, is funding her own re-election campaign, with no outside contributions except for her loans. Her opponent, Jason House, has raised around $20, 000 from various sources, including contributions from local officials and a law firm. Henyard, who is also under federal sc
Boeing wrapped up a challenging 2024 with a mixed bag of news. Despite landing 142 orders in December, mostly for the troubled 737 Max, the company's deliveries continued to lag. This year was rough from the start, with orders almost coming to a halt after a door plug mishap on an Alaska Airlines fl
Steven Delaney from JMP Securities is sticking to his guns on NexPoint Real Estate Finance (NREF). He's kept the company's rating at "Hold, " just as he did before. Last Wednesday, NREF's shares closed at $15. 38. But is Delaney, who’s known for getting it right 56. 07% of the time and averaging an
Kelly Loeffler, a well-known businesswoman and politician, often presents herself as a self-made success. However, her background is more complex. Born and raised on a large Illinois farm, Loeffler worked her way through college and earned a business degree. She proceeded to climb the corporate ladd
