Fed Set to Announce Rate Hike Decision Amid Economic Uncertainty
The Federal Reserve is poised to announce its rate hike decision today at 2 p.m. Eastern time, followed by Fed Chair Jerome H. Powell’s news conference at 2:30 p.m. where he is likely to face questions about plans for interest rates, recession odds, and inflation trajectory, especially in key categories that show limited progress. Besides…
The Morning After: Meta’s Threads Surpasses 100 Million Users in Less Than a Week
In a remarkable feat, Threads, the sibling app to Instagram, has already garnered over 100 million users in just four days since its launch on Wednesday evening, as reported by Quiver Quantitative’s Threads Tracker. This impressive milestone comes with a caveat – only users outside the European Union can sign up, limiting its immediate potential….
Dua Lipa’s Fashion-Filled Instagram: A Stylish Journey Through France
Grammy-winning pop star Dua Lipa took to Instagram to share her recent trip to France, showcasing a stunning array of fashionable outfits. The international sensation delighted her followers with a series of photos capturing her impeccable style. In one mirror selfie, Dua Lipa exudes confidence in a sultry red-hot lingerie set, featuring a lacy cami…
Moto G Stylus 5G – 2023 Edition: Motorola’s Promising Midrange Smartphone with Enhanced Features
Motorola is making another attempt at the midrange market with the release of the Moto G Stylus 5G – 2023 edition. Priced at $399 for an unlocked variant with 6GB of RAM and 256GB of storage (carriers will offer a variant with 128GB of storage and either 4 or 6GB of RAM), this new model…
Billie Eilish Claps Back at Style Critics: “Let Women Rest”
Billie Eilish, the 21-year-old music sensation, is no stranger to criticism when it comes to her personal style. From her early days as a teenager donning baggy clothes to her recent stunning appearance at the Met Gala, the singer has faced relentless scrutiny and negativity from social media haters. Over the weekend, Eilish took to…
Hong Kong Stocks Extend Decline as Investors Await US Inflation Data and Debt-Ceiling Progress
Hong Kong stocks declined for a second consecutive day as investors awaited US inflation data and progress on debt-ceiling talks, dampening market sentiment. State-owned Chinese lenders, including Bank of China and ICBC, were among the major losers as traders engaged in profit-taking activities. According to Bloomberg, US consumer prices are expected to rise by 5…
Gold Price Slides to 2-Month Low Amid Easing US Debt Ceiling Concerns and Rising Yields
The price of gold started the week by falling to a two-month low, as concerns about the US debt ceiling subside while US yields are increasing. Over the past few weeks, Treasury yields have been steadily rising across the yield curve, particularly at the shorter end. On Friday, the benchmark 2-year bond reached above 4.60%,…
Netflix Stock Rises As Video Streamer Steps Up Crackdown On Freeloaders
Netflix (NFLX) stock experienced an increase on Wednesday as investors reacted to the news of the streaming video giant’s expanded efforts to crack down on rampant account sharing. The popular internet television network began sending emails to its U.S. members on Tuesday, notifying them about account sharing outside of their households. Netflix is now offering…
Samsung’s Next Galaxy Watch Could Bring Back the ‘Classic’ Rotating Bezel
According to recent leaks, Samsung may be reintroducing the iconic ‘Classic’ rotating bezel in its upcoming Galaxy Watch 6. Reliable leaker OnLeaks has provided renders of the smartwatch to MySmartPrice, suggesting that Samsung’s next iteration will feature a design reminiscent of the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, the most recent model in the “Classic” series. The…
Twitter Glitch Restores Deleted Tweets, Raises Concerns About User Control and Platform Reliabilit
Earlier this year, on May 8th, I deleted all my tweets, which amounted to nearly 5,000. I distinctly remember the day because I even tweeted about it. However, this morning, I made an unsettling discovery: Twitter has restored a few of my old retweets, interactions that I had deliberately removed from my profile. Those retweets…
