In the first quarter of 2024, Europe's leading economies experienced modest gains in disposable household income per capita, with increases ranging from 0.2% to 3.4%. Similarly, real GDP per capita showed positive growth in most European nations during the same period, according to data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation...

Business leaders across the United States are expressing a more optimistic outlook on inflation, with expectations for the coming year showing a notable decrease. In July, CEOs and top executives predicted that inflation would be around 3.4% over the next 12 months, down from the 3.8% they anticipated back in...

A significant cryptocurrency scandal has rocked South Korea, with the arrest of Byun Young-oh, CEO of the tech company Wacon, who is accused of orchestrating a large-scale Ethereum-related fraud. Alongside an accomplice named Yeom, they allegedly defrauded over 500 victims through a deceptive investment scheme. The fraudulent operation, spearheaded by...

Huawei has been developing a groundbreaking tri-fold device, and it appears they are set to be the first to bring this innovation to market. While Samsung, their closest rival, is also working on a similar concept, their version is not yet ready for release. As it stands, Huawei is poised...

'Casual' workers, who often operate without formal contracts or social protections, remain highly vulnerable across Europe despite the region's lower overall informal employment rates compared to the global average. Informal employment, defined as work without legal protection or social security, continues to be widespread globally. According to 2023 estimates by...

PwC is significantly enhancing its AI capabilities with a $11.5 million investment over the next 12 months to establish a new AI Centre of Excellence. This initiative aims to assist Australian businesses in navigating the complexities of AI technology while also strengthening their global competitiveness. PwC announced that this multi-million...

The United States has launched a new initiative aimed at countering the illicit financing of environmental crimes in the Amazon, signaling that the issue is becoming a higher international priority. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently introduced the Amazon Regional Initiative Against Illicit Finance, designed to enhance training, cooperation, and...

San Francisco's once-thriving hotel industry is now facing a significant financial crisis as a sharp decline in tourism has left the city's largest hotels burdened with substantial debt. According to the Kroll Bond Rating Agency, the combined value of the Hilton Parc 55 and Hilton San Francisco Union Square has...

The WNBA has seen a dramatic rise in popularity, largely attributed to superstar rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. However, neither Clark’s Indiana Fever nor Reese’s Chicago Sky are the league's most valuable team. That title belongs to the Dallas Wings, despite their struggles on the court this season. The...