Hanshika Ujlayan
Hanshika Ujlayan
A journalist, writing for the WION Business desk. Bringing you insightful business news with a touch of creativity and simplicity. Find me on Instagram as Zihvee, trying to romanticise life with words.
Uber under fire: FTC probes subscription service complaints
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating Uber's flagship subscription service, Uber One, amid complaints from customers that they were signed up to the program without their consent…
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FTC opens antitrust investigation against Microsoft's business practice
The US Federal Trade Commission has opened a sweeping antitrust probe of Microsoft, examining the technology giant's software licensing and cloud computing business, said people familiar with the…
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JPMorgan warns of tough year ahead for emerging markets in 2025
JPMorgan's annual outlook warns that emerging markets face a turbulent 2025, with significant uncertainty stemming from policy shifts in the United States and ongoing challenges in China.
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US threatens tariffs on Canada and Mexico, sparking trade crisis
The United States is threatening a significant shake-up in its trade relations with Canada and Mexico. President-Elect Trump has proposed imposing tariffs of up to 25 per cent on key imports.
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Afghan women turn to entrepreneurship amid Taliban restrictions
Limitations often breed resilience and women in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan testify to that fact. Despite losing jobs, women in Afghanistan are turning to entrepreneurship to sustain themselves and…
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Strong US data weakens case for December Fed rate cut
As the US has registered strong economic and inflation data. This development continues to shape the debate among Federal Reserve policymakers… Read Article →
Fed shifts stance sparks $3 trillion Bitcoin and crypto price surge
Bitcoin has rallied to a record recently; this is primarily due to Donald Trump's decisive US presidential election victory, with the bitcoin… Read Article →
Trump's return threatens Xi's ambition of 'Powerful Currency’
China's dream to have a "strong currency" one which is stable and increasing its influence in global trade is facing new challenges with… Read Article →
Wall Street sets new records with nearly $1 trillion ETF surge this year
This particular year of 2024, was already a historical year for exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Still, as of November 15, the ETF universe can add another crucial… Read Article →
US credit card debt hits record $1.17 trillion: New York Fed research
Cumulatively, Americans now owe a new record setting $1.17 trillion on…
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To boost property sales, China unveils new tax breaks: Report
China is focused on changing its tax structure on residential property…
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Hong Kong stocks cap longest losing streak in months on poor stimulus by China
Hong Kong stocks lost ground for the fourth consecutive day, this is now the longest decline in two months, as investors digested the absence of a more meaningful and forceful…
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Microsoft President: China closing technology gap with the West
The West should not think or assume that China is lagging behind the US and Europe on technological developments, Microsoft’s president and vice-chairman warned according to a…
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Bitcoin tops $93,000 as investors react to election and inflation data
Bitcoin rallied above $93,000 for the first time on November 13, adding to its postelection rally, as traders dealt with October inflation data, according to a detailed report by…
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AMD to cut 4% of workforce, affecting approximately 1,000 jobs
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) stated on November 13, that it will lay off 4 per cent of its global staff as the established computer chipmaker focuses on gaining a stronger…
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