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Unlock Your Fortune: Top Tax-Saving Secrets to Keep More Money in Your Pocket in 2024

Taxes might seem daunting, but with these strategies, you can become a tax-saving maestro. Remember, every dollar saved on taxes is another dollar in your pocket.

U.S. Raises are Trending Down This Year As The Job Market Cools

Employers in the U.S. anticipate an average wage increment of 4% this year, a marginal step down ...

The New Middle Class, and How Gen Z Fits in to it

Gen Z is out of line with the reality of what a middle class salary in the United States is, but they are on the right track about a larger issue.

Steel demand across the globe to decline 0.8%

Demand for steel across the globe is expected to decline 0.8% to 1,488 million tonnes in 2016, according to the World Steel Association. The association expects steel demand in China, the largest consumer, to fall 4% in 2016 tailed by a 3% decline in 2017, reaching 626.1 million tonnes in 2017.

California Judge Agreed Charter's Acquisition of Time Warner Cable With Conditions

The decision was announced on Tuesday. California administrative law judge recommended to approve acquisition of Time Warner Cable by Charter Communications with significant conditions.

Goldman Sachs to Pay $5 Billion Settlement Over Troubled Mortgage-Backed Securities

The lender must pay settlement for its misconduct in selling securities backed by troubled mortgage in 2008. The agreement reached Monday.

US Firms are Attracted to Invest in Israeli Cannabis R&D

Firms in United States are looking into Israeli cannabis research and development. Israel, the pioneer in high tech agriculture is now leading the medical marijuana R&D.

India Announces Guidelines For Online Market Places Allowing 100% FDI

Indian finance ministry has issued a new set of guidelines for regulating the online market places. The guidelines also include definition of ‘ecommerce’, ‘inventory based model’ and ‘market place model’ to bring clarity in this sector. However, clarity in segmentation of ecommerce business has been applauded by the analysts.

Wall Street Responded Janet Yellen Remark With Positive Sentiment

Wall Street hits the record high in 2016. The market reacted positively after the Fed chairwoman's speech in the Economic Club Of New York on Tuesday.

US Seeks to Strengthen Economic Relationship with ASEAN to Counter China

As China has increased its influence in Southeast Asia, U.S. stepped in. United States plan to match China in rebalancing Asia by increasing partnership with ASEAN.

BoE Increases Capital Buffer Ceiling To Facilitate Probable Post Brexit Lending Market

The Financial Policy Committee (FPC) of Bank of England (BoE) has warned on Tuesday about possible financial outlook after Brexit. To tackle the possible lending market debacle, the committee has raised bank’s capital buffer requirement. However, the move has been criticized by the Brexit supporters whenever the referendum poll gets nearer.

Prime Minister Li Keqiang is Optimist for China's Economic Recovery

In the annual Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) last Thursday, Premier Li Keqiang deliver keynote speech. He pledged the government will refrain to intervene in economic and market.

France Emerged as Booming Tech Landscape, Startups Raised Almost 1 Billion Euros in 2015

French tech startups managed to secure almost 1 billion euros in funding last year, establishing the country’s place in the European tech landscape. Most investments were still made by domestic investors, although there are prominent foreign investors involved in big fundings.

Another Canadian Startup Introduced Smart Shirt With Built-in Sensor

Smart shirt has been a new frontier in the wearable tech. Another Canadian startup company Hexoskin introduced its Hexoskin Smart product as another smart shirt.

Philippine Business Group Ayala Intends To Manufacture Local Car Brand With Spare Parts

Ayala Corporation, the largest business group by assets in the Philippines has already acquired certain stake in the automotive industry through IMI. Now, the conglomerate eyes to expand its dominance over the industry in line with a comprehensive program naming CARS. With support from the program, Ayala will go for manufacturing local car brand along with spare parts production facility.

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