Asian stocks inactive, dollar firm ahead of central bank boom From Reuters

2/2 ©Reuters. A cashier sorts US dollar banknotes inside the cashier’s stand at a forex exchange office in central Nairobi, Kenya, February 16, 2024. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya 2/2 By Wayne Cole…

TikTok debate reveals risks of investing in China during US election year

The debate over whether Chinese-owned TikTok can operate in the United States has returned with fervor, revealing more about the risk to Chinese stocks in a U.S. presidential election year.…

Former Ford CEO: EV startups face ‘real financial problems’

It’s been a bad year so far for startups offering electric vehicles. It could be much worse. The problem isn’t that EV sales aren’t growing. They are, despite a slowdown.…

The Bank of England is set to hold interest rates while awaiting further signs on inflation

Unlock the Publisher’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. The Bank of England is set to keep interest rates…

Colombia’s decree suspends ceasefire with armed group EMC in three areas By Reuters

BOGOTA (Reuters) – Colombia will suspend a ceasefire with the Estado Mayor Central (ECM) armed group in three provinces on Wednesday, a government decree said on Sunday, citing incidents that…

Putin saw an expected landslide win of 88% of Russia’s electoral votes

President Vladimir Putin achieved a landslide record in Sunday’s Russian election, consolidating his power. However, thousands of opponents staged a protest at polling stations at midday, and the US said…

“Kung Fu Panda 4” remains at the top of the box office in its second weekend

“Kung Fu Panda 4” remained at the top of the North American box office in its second weekend in theaters. The Universal and DreamWorks Animation film earned $30 million in…

Vladimir Putin’s threatening fifth term

Unlock the Publisher’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Some 24 years after Vladimir Putin was elected to his…

Israeli Stocks Rise at Close of Trading; TA 35 up 1.20% from Investing.com

Israeli Stocks Rise at Close of Trading; TA35 up 1.20% Investing.com – Israeli stocks rose after Sunday’s close as gains across sectors led stocks higher. At the close in Tel…

Affordable destinations for retirees in Spain, Thailand and more

Retiring in the United States can be expensive. In Florida, often the nation’s favorite state for retirees, settling down and enjoying your golden years can cost up to $58,396 a…