Category: firms
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72% of UK firms face skills gaps, turn to AI and upskilling amid £275m productivity loss
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The UK skills gap continues to widen, with 72% of businesses reporting shortages in critical areas such as AI, data analytics and cybersecurity – up from 69% in 2023, according to DocuSign’s 2024 Digital Maturity Report. As a result, companies are increasingly turning to “quiet hiring,” upskilling their existing employees…
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Asia FX firms with yen near 8-mth high; dollar down on rate cut bets By Investing.com
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Asian currencies rose on Friday, while the dollar fell as markets bet the Federal Reserve will begin an easing cycle starting next week, with the focus squarely on the scope of a potential interest rate cut. The Japanese yen was the best performer among its Asian counterparts, approaching its strongest…
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Asia FX firms, yen at 8-mth peak as dollar retreats after presidential debate By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies rose on Wednesday as the dollar weakened in the wake of a heated U.S. presidential debate, with focus shifting to key inflation data due later in the day. The Japanese yen was among the biggest beneficiaries of the trade, with safe-haven demand after the discussion sending the…
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Turkish firms face wave of closures amid economic reckoning By Reuters
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Written by Seda Caglayan and Ezgi Erkoyun COROM, Turkey (Reuters) – It is hard for Dogan Duman to see how he can keep his clothing factory in central Turkey open much longer, even after firing a third of his staff to cut costs that have soared for companies across the…
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: US dollar weakens after softer ADP but ISM services firms
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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…
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Forexlive Americas FX news wrap: US dollar weakens after softer ADP but ISM services firms
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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…
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Azerbaijan tax breaks tempt Israeli tech firms to relocate
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Among the incentives offered to Israeli startups that choose to move to Azerbaijan are full exemptions from corporate tax, purchase tax, property tax and profits tax for ten years, as exclusively revealed by Globes. The decision by a Shiite Muslim-majority country to take such a step during the current war,…
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Ruto hands mega road deal to China, drops French firms
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President William Ruto has abandoned the French and is now courting China for the Nairobi-Malaba highway dualisation project that his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta offered to a French consortium. Dr Ruto, who is in Beijing to attend the African leaders summit, said his host Xi Jinping had given the green light…
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Asia FX muted before PCE test; yen firms on strong CPI, while yuan hits 2024 peak By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies remained in a tight range on Friday as the dollar held onto recent gains in anticipation of key inflation data that is likely to influence interest rate expectations. The Japanese yen strengthened, approaching levels seen at the start of the month, as strong inflation data from Tokyo…
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Women-owned firms dominate Jumia listings in Kenya
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More than half of businesses registered on e-commerce platform Jumia in Kenya are owned by female entrepreneurs, a new report has found, highlighting the pivotal role e-commerce plays in boosting their participation in business. The latest report on the digital economy published by the United Nations Conference on Trade and…
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Motorists overpay Sh16bn in fuel deal with Gulf firms
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Motorists have been overcharged by an estimated Sh16.4 billion or Sh2.70 per litre of fuel since Kenya opted for government-to-government oil supply contracts with three Gulf-based companies, boosting the profits of three local companies at the expense of consumers. Kenya entered into the deal with Saudi Aramco, Abu Dhabi National…
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Asia FX firms, yen strong as rate cut bets put dollar at 13-mth low By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies rose on Monday, with the Japanese yen rising sharply amid growing bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September, putting the dollar at a 13-month low. Most regional currencies extended their gains from last week, especially after comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell…
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Nearly half of 2024 corporate election spending comes from crypto firms
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Editorial by N Rotteveel/iStock via Getty Images Updated 5:40 PM ET: Title changed and details added. Crypto companies – primarily Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) and Ripple — have pumped more than $119 million into the 2024 U.S. election so far, according to a report from consumer advocacy group Public Citizen. according…
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Asia FX firms with Powell in focus; yen rises as BOJ’s Ueda talks rate hikes By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies rose on Friday as the dollar’s recovery slowed ahead of a highly anticipated speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, where he is expected to provide further signals on interest rate cuts. The Japanese yen was the best performer in Asia, extending a rally seen earlier this…
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Asia FX firms as rate cut bets pressure dollar; Japanese yen lags By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies rose on Friday as continued bets on a U.S. interest rate cut put the dollar on track for a fourth straight week in the red, while the Japanese yen fell further amid improved risk sentiment. While the dollar rose from its lowest in nearly seven months on…
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Israeli defense firms retain high rankings in worlds top 100
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Elbit, Israel Defense Forces and Rafael once again top the Defense News 2024 rankings. Israel’s largest defense companies maintained their position in Defense News’ ranking of the top 100 global companies for 2024. The combined revenues of the world’s top 100 companies increased by 13% in 2023, after falling by…
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Lawmaker Fights For Firms’ Easier Access to Banking
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Hong Kong has been one of the world’s most crypto-friendly regions, and so far, it seems the region is continuing to nurture this friendly relationship with the sector. Recently, Hong Kong Legislative Council Member Johnny Ng announced compressed To provide greater banking access for crypto and Web3 companies in the…
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SEC Update: Robinhood CEO Discloses Firm’s Reaction To Wells Notice
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Cryptocurrency trading platform Robinhood is still in talks with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), after A warning letter has been issued. By the Financial Regulatory Authority in May. in interview Amazon CEO Vlad Tenev revealed in an interview with Bloomberg TV that the company has filed a response…