Category : Business
Chinese Yuan hits record lows against surging US dollar
The yuan has hit new record lows against the surging US dollar, with the internationally-traded yuan reaching its lowest point since 2011 and China’s domestic currency hitting its weakest level since the 2008 global financial crisis. This depreciation comes as the dollar continues to rise against other major currencies due......
Abu Dhabi outperforms other economies in MENA region with 9.3% GDP growth in 2022
The Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) has released the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates report for 2022, revealing that Abu Dhabi’s economy grew by 9.3% by the end of the year, making it the fastest-growing economy in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The report attributes this......
Abu Dhabi hosts premier investment platform for global investors
The 12th edition of the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM Global 2023) is set to take place in Abu Dhabi from May 8 to 10. Participants from 170 countries are expected to attend the premier investment platform for global investors, including top executives, decision makers, government officials, and civil society representatives.......
Apple shares climb as iPhone sales rebound, surpassing estimates
Apple Inc.’s shares experienced an uptick in early trading after the tech giant reported a rebound in iPhone sales during the last quarter. The world’s most valuable company managed to surpass earnings estimates despite an industry-wide downturn that has affected much of its product lineup. Apple’s overall revenue reached $94.8......
Shopify cuts workforce by 20 percent, sells logistics arm to Flexport for equity stake
Shopify has announced plans to reduce its workforce by 20%, impacting over 2,000 employees, and has agreed to sell its logistics business to Flexport in exchange for approximately 13% equity. This news comes about 10 months after the company laid off 10% of its workforce, which affected roughly 1,000 employees.......
Carl Icahn on the defensive as Hindenburg Research alleges overvaluation
Carl Icahn, the activist investor known for instigating corporate confrontations, has recently become a target himself. Hindenburg Research, a notorious short-selling research firm, disclosed a short call against Icahn’s investment outfit, stirring up considerable criticism for the veteran investor. The announcement resulted in a steep fall in Icahn Enterprises LP’s......
Tech giant Apple’s savings account hits $1 billion milestone in record time
Apple Inc., the Cupertino-based tech behemoth, has garnered unprecedented attention with the recent launch of its Apple Card Savings Account. The introduction of this financial innovation has seen an impressive inflow of nearly $1 billion in deposits within the initial four days of the offering. This landmark achievement is particularly......
India’s burgeoning trade with Latin America nears $50 billion
In a recent address to the diplomatic corps and students in the Dominican Republic, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar underscored the burgeoning relationship between India and Latin America. He stated that the once-distant region is now firmly on India’s radar, thanks to an expansion in the country’s foreign interests and......
Stable monetary policy propels Nikkei to an eight-month peak
In a significant financial development, the Nikkei, Japan’s premier stock index, surged to an eight-month high, driven by the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) decision to sustain its ultra-easy monetary policy. The central bank’s move, along with a series of robust domestic earnings, bolstered market sentiment, propelling the Nikkei to its......
ADNOC L&S and AG&P join forces for Philippines’ first LNG import terminal
ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) is advancing its global footprint with the successful docking of its LNG carrier, Ish, at the AG&P Philippines LNG (PHLNG) Import Terminal in Batangas Bay. This marks a significant expansion of the company’s operations, positioning it as a central player in the international energy......