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US dollar firms against yen after BOJ cautious tone over rate hikes
THE US dollar strengthened against the yen on Friday (Sep 20) after the Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged and indicated that it was not in a hurry...
UK banks brace for possible tax hikes as Budget nears, sources say
UK-based banks are stepping up lobbying efforts against possible tax hikes in the government’s inaugural Budget on Oct 30, amid mounting worries it may tap the cash-rich sector to...
Sony hikes PlayStation 5 price in Japan citing cost volatility
The surprise move comes even as PS5 sales have slowed and Sony is widely expected to refresh its offering with a more powerful, mid-cycle revamp of the consoleSony Group...
US industry seeks easing of steep Biden-Harris China tariff hikes
THE Biden-Harris administration this week is expected to announce final implementation plans for steep tariff increases on certain Chinese imports, and if US industry gets its way, many of...
HILL: Premier should undo NDP hikes, restore Alberta’s tax advantage
Breadcrumb Trail LinksMoneyMoney NewsNewsAlbertaOpinionColumnistsTo truly undo the NDP tax hikes, Smith should replace Alberta’s current multi-bracket PIT system with a single rate of 8%, which would be the lowest...
European insurers enjoy big profits after premium hikes
SEVERAL European insurers recorded bumper first-half profits on Thursday (Aug 8), as customers burnt by a pandemic, war and a pick-up in natural catastrophes in recent years continue to...
Yen dives as BOJ plays down chance of hikes, soothing markets
THE yen dropped on Wednesday (Aug 7) after an influential Bank of Japan official played down the chances of a near-term rate hike, soothing investors’ concerns that a further...
Adidas hikes 2024 earnings guidance after second-quarter beat
GERMAN sportswear maker Adidas is increasing its full-year earnings guidance after a better than expected second quarter, it said on Tuesday (Jul 16), in its second upgrade this year.The...
