Author: Investor Empires

  • Israeli universities retain top 100 status in Shanghai Ranking

    The Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot has become Israel’s highest-ranked university, overtaking the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Despite calls to boycott Israeli universities, Israeli universities maintained their high positions in the Shanghai Ranking of the World’s Best Universities, with three universities among the top 100. The Weizmann Institute of…

  • Dollar sluggish to start the new week

    The USD/JPY pair isn’t the only one moving so far today. The USD has also fallen against other major currencies, with EUR/USD also in particular focus. The pair is trading at 1.1040 after Friday’s gains and looks set to settle at its highest level since December last year. What’s unique…

  • Alien Worlds, Mines of Dalarnia, Gala lead

    GameFi tokens were the best performers on Sunday as Bitcoin reclaimed the important $60,000 resistance point for the first time since August 14. Bitcoin (BTC)’s recovery has led to gains in the cryptocurrency industry, with the total market cap of all coins rising 0.8% to $2.2 trillion. A closer look…

  • Alien Worlds, Mines of Dalarnia, Gala lead

    GameFi tokens were the best performers on Sunday as Bitcoin reclaimed the important $60,000 resistance point for the first time since August 14. Bitcoin (BTC)’s recovery has led to gains in the cryptocurrency industry, with the total market cap of all coins rising 0.8% to $2.2 trillion. A closer look…

  • The softest of soft landings By Reuters

    A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. Markets started the week with a day of consolidation after their best week this year, amid expectations of a softer than expected U.S. economy — or no decline at all, with many analysts forecasting continued growth…

  • Union at BHP’s Escondida copper mine in Chile signs new deal, ending risk of strike By Reuters

    SANTIAGO (Reuters) – The union of workers at Chile’s Escondida mine, the world’s largest, signed a deal on Sunday with BHP, ending a strike that could have threatened global supplies of the red metal. The three-year deal includes changes to working conditions such as “initiatives to improve shift changes, increase…

  • Solana forms bullish patterns as DEX volume, open interest slip

    Solana price remains stuck in a deep bear market with low volume on decentralized exchanges and open futures. Solana (SOL) shares have been on a two-week winning streak, rising more than 33% from their August lows. However, they remain in a bear market after falling more than 30% from their…

  • Solana forms bullish patterns as DEX volume, open interest slip

    Solana price remains stuck in a deep bear market with low volume on decentralized exchanges and open futures. Solana (SOL) shares have been on a two-week winning streak, rising more than 33% from their August lows. However, they remain in a bear market after falling more than 30% from their…

  • Shares in Asia Advance With Jackson Hole in Focus: Markets Wrap

    (Bloomberg) — Asian stocks rose Monday, as traders looked ahead to the Federal Reserve’s annual meeting in Jackson Hole for any clues about the future path of interest rates. Most Read from Bloomberg A regional stock index rose, extending Friday’s gains. Chinese stock markets rose, led by technology shares. Japanese…

  • Week Ahead in FX (August 19 – 23): FOMC-Related Events Plus Global Inflation And PMI Updates

    Speculation about the Fed’s September policy decision will intensify this week as the central bank releases the minutes of its August meeting and several FOMC members take center stage at the annual Jackson Hole symposium. Inflation data from Japan and Canada will also get some attention after the Bank of…

  • Trump meme coin crashes, Kamala Harris Polymarket odds dip

    Political meme coins have been a huge failure, with digital tokens inspired by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump plummeting in value. TrumpCoin (DJT) has dropped to an all-time low of $0.000157 MAGA: Fight for Trump (TRUMPCOIN) has dropped to $0.0059, giving it a market cap of over $5.9 million. MAGA…

  • Evercore ISI screens banks likely to fare better when the Fed cuts rates (NASDAQ:FITB)

    Richard Drew When the Fed raises interest rates, banks’ net interest income generally rises. So, when the central bank eases monetary policy, it makes sense that banks’ net interest income will fall. But it’s more complicated than that, as Evercore ISI explains. Analyst John Pancari said in a recent note…

  • Evercore ISI screens banks likely to fare better when the Fed cuts rates (NASDAQ:FITB)

    Richard Drew When the Fed raises interest rates, banks’ net interest income generally rises. So, when the central bank eases monetary policy, it makes sense that banks’ net interest income will fall. But it’s more complicated than that, as Evercore ISI explains. Analyst John Pancari said in a recent note…

  • Federal Reserve Chair Powell to retain optionality, more data to come before Sept meeting

    High Risk Warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage also creates additional risks and exposure to loss. Before deciding to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk tolerance. You may lose some…

  • Cardano ecosystem must prepare for Chang upgrade: Intersect

    Intersect, the organization overseeing the development of the Cardano blockchain, has issued an urgent call for dApp projects on the blockchain to accelerate their preparations for the Chang #1 upgrade. According to a statement from Intersect on August 17 and shared with crypto.news, over 80% of staking pool operators on…

  • Cardano ecosystem must prepare for Chang upgrade: Intersect

    Intersect, the organization overseeing the development of the Cardano blockchain, has issued an urgent call for dApp projects on the blockchain to accelerate their preparations for the Chang #1 upgrade. According to a statement from Intersect on August 17 and shared with crypto.news, over 80% of staking pool operators on…

  • CN Rail issues lockout notice to union, Canada-wide freight rail stoppage looms By Reuters

    Written by Promit Mukherjee OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canadian National Railway (TSX:), one of Canada’s two main rail companies, formally notified the Canadian Truck Drivers Union on Sunday that it will begin locking out workers at the union early on Thursday morning. “Unless an immediate and decisive solution to the labour…

  • Trump Now Holds Over $1 Million In Crypto Despite Calling It A Scam

    It now appears that Donald Trump’s financial landscape has changed dramatically. He was an outspoken critic of cryptocurrencies, but now he Big assets in Ethereum And other digital currencies. Recent disclosures reveal that Trump owns between $1 million and $5 million in Ethereum alone. The shift in his portfolio reflects…

  • Why noose has tightened on Kitui County government over Sh1.05bn KRA tax claim

    The Kitui County government has failed to clear various tax claims from the Kenya Revenue Authority amounting to over Sh1 billion. The Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT) has rejected an attempt by the provincial government to quash KRA’s claims, noting that it failed to satisfactorily comply with the provisions of the…