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Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio compared the emergence of several Middle East countries as major AI hubs with the rise of Silicon Valley as the global centre of technology.

Niloy Chakrabarti Dec 08, 2025

The Bank of England's rate hold creates winners and losers among UK mortgage borrowers, as lenders cut fixed rates but tracker customers miss out on immediate relief.

Jim Manzon Nov 07, 2025

Major UK lenders have cut mortgage rates ahead of the Bank of England's upcoming decision, igniting a competitive mortgage market just days before the MPC meeting.

Angelo dela Dingco Nov 05, 2025

The US Federal Reserve and the Bank of Canada have both cut their benchmark interest rates by 0.25% to stimulate economic activity amid ongoing challenges.

Angelo dela Dingco Oct 30, 2025

Gold surged past $4,300/oz in a record rally, stoking fears about the US economy and sending global markets scrambling for safe-havens amid mounting credit and Fed uncertainty.

Melvin Gascon Oct 17, 2025

Finfluencer Caleb Hammer lost his cool when he learned how a woman on his podcast became the victim of extreme predatory lending practices.

Niloy Chakrabarti Oct 07, 2025

The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4% for the first time since 2023, signalling relief for borrowers but uncertainty ahead amid persistent inflation and slow growth.

David Unyime Nkanta Aug 07, 2025

DWP benefits like Universal Credit paid early due to 25 Aug bank holiday. Uni fees rise to £9,535, inflation at 3.6%.

Rohit David Aug 04, 2025

Jerome Powell, appointed by Trump, faces firing threats. Legal limits and market risks loom. Legal hurdles and recent backtrack suggest it's unlikely, but tensions remain.

Rohit David Jul 17, 2025

US Fed chair Jerome Powell continues to face mounting pressure to step down amid scrutiny into whether he was truthful to Congress about the Fed's 'Palace of Versailles' renovation to its headquarters in Washington, DC.

Niloy Chakrabarti Jul 15, 2025

Analysts worry Americans are drowning in BNPL debt as they require no hard credit checks, leading many to buy goods and services they can't afford.

Niloy Chakrabarti Mar 23, 2025

Most investors rolling over their 401(k) funds into an IRA are unaware that the money sits as idle cash until actively invested in stocks and bonds.

Niloy Chakrabarti Sep 17, 2024

Americans increasingly value time over money as the definition of wealth for younger generations rapidly shifts to spending more time with friends and family.

Niloy Chakrabarti Sep 05, 2024

The Capital on Tap business credit card charges no annual or forex/ATM fees, offers a 42-day interest-free period, APRs starting at 15.22%, and 1% cashback on all business spending.

Niloy Chakrabarti Aug 30, 2024

During Redfin's Q2 earnings call, CEO Glenn Kelman said he is surprised about the muted real estate market activity despite mortgage rates consistently declining in recent months.

Niloy Chakrabarti Aug 14, 2024

The Nobel laureates think former President Donald Trump's re-election will reignite inflation and have a destabilising effect on the US economy.

Niloy Chakrabarti Jul 02, 2024

Home sales and construction declined in May. Homeowners who locked in at low mortgage rates before the US Fed's aggressive rate hikes have been unwilling to sell their homes.

Niloy Chakrabarti Jun 27, 2024

A 40-year-old mom went into debt to become a pop star and was in denial of her money issues, child's future, and impulsive spending, believing her music career would take off one day.

Niloy Chakrabarti May 30, 2024

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon thinks the odds of a recession are higher than people think despite markets reaching record highs and the consensus rooting for a sustained bull run.

Niloy Chakrabarti May 27, 2024

Growing living costs, job uncertainty, and high debt amid risks of reduced Social Security benefits are pushing millennials and GenZ way behind their retirement goals.

Niloy Chakrabarti May 22, 2024

Renowned investor Ken Griffin upped his stake in Amazon rapidly as the tech firm continues to leverage AI in AWS and e-commerce to boost sales and net income.

Niloy Chakrabarti May 21, 2024

Michael Burry's latest Q1 filings show he wagered $7.6 million on gold via a fund that allows him to redeem units in actual physical gold.

Niloy Chakrabarti May 20, 2024

The couple wants to provide the best education for their kids and build their dream house, but debts, high fixed costs, and poor habits are making it impossible to achieve.

Niloy Chakrabarti May 09, 2024

Klara's interest-free loans may suit people with low credit scores, but the consequences of late payments can be similar to credit cards or traditional loans.

Niloy Chakrabarti May 02, 2024

The United Kingdom experienced an unexpected rise in inflation to 4.0 per cent in December, marking the first increase in the past 10 months.

Pragati Singh Jan 18, 2024

Three prominent forecasters – Oxford Economics, Investec, and Deutsche Bank – have issued updates indicating a potential halving of the inflation rate to two per cent by April, forcing the Bank of England (BoE) to reconsider its timeline for the first interest rate cut.

Pragati Singh Jan 12, 2024

Consultancy firm Cornwall Insight says bills could drop by £268 a 16 per cent decrease – in line with the official price cap set by the UK's energy regulator Ofgem.

Callum Conway-Shaw Dec 20, 2023

The Bank of England recently released its Financial Stability Report, spotlighting the resilience of UK households and businesses in the face of escalating interest rates.

Pragati Singh Dec 07, 2023

AI and machine learning have been used across the financial sector for at least a decade, such as to help detect fraud and money laundering.

Callum Conway-Shaw Dec 06, 2023

The House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee released a report that critiques the Bank of England's scope of operation amidst the current cost of living crisis.

Pragati Singh Nov 30, 2023