IMF slams new Pakistan budget proposal, says government failing to implement a more fair tax system
The International Monetary Fund has slammed Pakistan’s government over its proposal for the new annual budget, saying it failed to implement a more fair tax system in the draft
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Average long-term US mortgage rate falls to 6.69%, second straight drop since climbing to 2023 high
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell again this week, positive news for potential homebuyers after rates reached their highest level since November earlier this month
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Biden hosts Live Nation, SeatGeek and Airbnb execs to showcase push to end hidden 'junk fees'
President Joe Biden is hosting executives from Live Nation, Airbnb and other companies at the White House to highlight his push to end junk fees that surprise consumers
1970-01-01 08:00
Theme parks bounced back in 2022 from pandemic lows with revenue, if not attendance
Last year marked a return to normal for the theme park industry around the world with operators reporting revenues at par or above pre-pandemic levels
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TikTok planning to fuel e-commerce business in Southeast Asia with billions in investments
TikTok is planning to pour “billions of dollars” in Southeast Asia over the next few years, aiming to drive growth in one of its biggest markets amid heightened scrutiny in the U.S. The company’s CEO, Shou Zi Chew, made the announcement Thursday during a speech at a TikTok forum in the Indonesian capital Jakarta
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Zimbabwe reports record tobacco sales, mostly to China, yet many farmers deep in debt
Zimbabwe has reported record tobacco sales as the southern African nation reestablishes itself as one of the leading growers in the world
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Stock market today: Wall Street drifts near highest level since last year after mixed reports
Wall Street is drifting following a messy mix of economic reports that yielded no clear sign about where the economy and inflation are heading
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Stock market today: Wall Street opens mixed amid unclear signs on the economy
Wall Street is off to a mixed start following a messy mix of economic reports that yielded no clear sign about where the economy and inflation are heading
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Twitter worst among major social media platforms when it comes to LGBTQ safety, GLAAD says
All major social media platforms do poorly at protecting LGBTQ+ users from hate speech and harassment — especially those who are transgender, non-binary or gender non-conforming, the advocacy group GLAAD said on Thursday
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Security firm: Chinese hackers broke into email security appliance in spying campaign
The U.S. cybersecurity firm Mandiant says suspected state-backed Chinese hackers exploited a vulnerability in a popular email security appliance to break into the networks of hundreds of public and private sector organizations globally, nearly a third of them government agencies including foreign ministries
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Number of Americans filing for jobless claims is elevated for second straight week
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits remained elevated last week, a possible sign that the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes over the past year may taking hold in what’s been a resilient job market
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European Central Bank hikes rates again to battle inflation after US Fed hits pause
The European Central Bank has pressed ahead with another interest rate hike
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