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New York, Nov 23 . The S&P Global Flash US Composite PMI, which measures activity in the manufacturing and services sectors, rose to 55.3 in November, up from 54.1 in October, according to surveys released on Friday. This marks the fastest expansion in activity in over two and a half…

The appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the new Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), pending Senate confirmation, is poised to have significant implications for the U.S. food industry. Kennedy’s vocal criticism of “Big Food” and his push to eliminate harmful chemicals from the American food supply signal…

XRP’s impressive breakout and potential rally toward the $2 milestone have stirred excitement in the crypto currency market. The asset’s recent price action, which saw it surge past key resistance levels and maintain a strong upward trajectory, highlights robust bullish momentum. Buoyed by market optimism and increasing buying pressure, XRP…

A powerful Israeli airstrike struck central Beirut early Saturday, according to security sources, shaking the Lebanese capital as Israel intensified its campaign against the Iran-backed Hezbollah group. The attack in Beirut’s Basta neighborhood left at least four people dead and 23 others injured, as reported by Hezbollah’s al-Manar broadcaster, citing…

U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Friday, capping off an otherwise positive week with some caution ahead of the latest business activity data release. As of 06:10 ET Dow Jones Futures were down 75 points (0.2%), S&P 500 Futures fell 14 points (0.2%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures dropped 65…

Inflows into global equity funds slowed in the week ending November 20, as geopolitical tensions between Russia and the West, along with uncertainty over the U.S. interest rate policy outlook for next year, weighed on investor sentiment. LSEG data revealed that investors poured a net $7.97 billion into global equity…

Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high on Friday, edging closer to the $100,000 milestone amid a remarkable rally fueled by optimism over a potentially favorable regulatory environment under the incoming Donald Trump administration. The cryptocurrency has more than doubled in value this year and gained approximately 45% in the…

The U.S. dollar climbed to a fresh 13-month high on Friday, maintaining its upward momentum as investors weighed the Federal Reserve’s interest rate outlook. Meanwhile, Bitcoin surged to a record level, nearing the $100,000 milestone. The dollar index rose 0.08% to 107.15, after hitting its highest point since October 4,…

Oil prices continued to rise on Friday, poised for a weekly gain of over 4%, driven by escalating tensions in the Ukraine war and warnings from Russian President Vladimir Putin about the potential for a global conflict. By 0448 GMT, Brent crude futures increased by 10 cents (0.1%) to $74.33…

Advance Magazine, a significant shareholder in Reddit Inc , is reportedly seeking to establish a credit facility backed by its stake in the social media platform, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. As the publishing arm of the Newhouse family, Advance owns prominent media entities, including Condé Nast and American City Business…