A data center. Erik Isakson | DigitalVision | Getty Images DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Emirati property magnate Hussain Sajwani will invest $1 billion to build a global network of data centers under his recently launched Edgnex venture, marking a pivot to digital after two decades in brick and mortar real estate. “We’re going to
After cryptocurrency assets jumped in value this week, following the Federal Reserve’s rate hike on Wednesday, non-fungible token (NFT) weekly sales volume data shows an improvement from last week’s sales metrics. At the time of writing, in terms of seven-day sales volume, the aggregate NFT sales volume increased by 17.86% this week to $457 million.
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Political corruption taints the reputations of Chicago and Illinois and may influence decisions by businesses and voters at the polls, but it’s harder to measure the indirect toll on ratings, borrowing costs, and population trends. While federal authorities in recent decades have nabbed several dozen city and state officials including two past governors, the high
The Puerto Rico Oversight Board is working on a Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority restructuring deal that will avoid local government involvement, a board member said. Board Member Justin Peterson said Wednesday the new deal will be created without local government involvement and will not require local legislation. Peterson also told The Bond Buyer the
Federal Reserve officials expect to hike rates roughly six additional times this year, bringing its benchmark interest rate to nearly 2%, according to projections released Wednesday. The median member of the Federal Open Markets Committee expects the Fed Funds rate to be 1.9% at the end of the year, according to the release. On Wednesday,
In this article BABA PDD AVAV NVDA Alibaba’s headquarters in Hangzhou, China, on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021. Qilai Shen | Bloomberg | Getty Images Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading. Alibaba, JD.com, Pinduoduo — Shares of Chinese companies listed publicly in the U.S. surged as Beijing signaled support for the stocks. The
Bitcoin (BTC) is witnessing a see-saw battle near $40,000 with both the bulls and the bears trying to gain the upper hand. The volatility could remain high as the markets await the United States Federal Reserve’s policy decision due on March 16. Analyst Willy Woo suggests that Bitcoin could witness a capitulation event based on
Now that people are spending more time at home and going to the office less often, a new trend is growing towards outdoor workspaces. Outdoor workspaces offer a versatile solution for people who need a designated space for working from home, crafting, doing homework and more. They provide the security and comfort of being at
The Federal Reserve raised its target federal funds rate by a quarter percentage point from near zero at the end of its two-day meeting Wednesday. The first increase in the benchmark rate in three years will lay the groundwork for six more hikes by year’s end. “The war in Eastern Europe gives the Fed reason to act more cautiously, but
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WASHINGTON — Sarah Bloom Raskin, President Biden’s pick for vice chair for supervision of the Federal Reserve, has taken herself out of the running for the position. Raskin submitted a letter to the White House on Tuesday saying she would step aside so the politically gridlocked Senate Banking Committee would move forward with the Biden
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Monday that averts a court order requiring the University of California-Berkeley to slash fall enrollment by 3,050 students. The lawsuit was brought by a group of Berkeley residents, who claim the university hasn’t built student housing commensurate with enrollment growth as outlined in its long-range development plan. Residents sued
As the growing digital economy undergoes a transition from Web2 to Web3, oracle and data providers are becoming an increasingly important sector of development to ensure the reliable sharing and transfer of information. The Graph (GRT) is one protocol that is spearheading the integration of blockchain technology with data management and retrieval through the creation
In this article BABA BIDU 9618-HK China’s economic headwinds and slowing retail sales growth could weigh on Alibaba’s fiscal second quarter earnings when it reports numbers on Thursday. Costfoto | Barcroft Media | Getty Images Shares of Chinese stocks listed in the U.S. are falling Monday as investors reassess their positions amid renewed delisting fears.
U.S. Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during his re-nominations hearing of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee on Capitol Hill, in Washington, U.S., January 11, 2022. Graeme Jennings | Reuters The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates by a quarter point Wednesday, a major step in reversing the extraordinary
Social media, television and especially YouTube can make DIY projects look incredibly easy, especially when it comes to bathroom renovations. Just demo, sand, prime and paint those old cabinets, change out the vanity, and re-tile. All you need is a weekend and an enthusiasm for sweat equity. But in reality, saving cash on a DIY
A house for rent in Corona Del Mar, California. Scott Mlyn | CNBC Demand for single-family rental homes is soaring, pushing prices to record highs, as Americans begin to emerge from two years of pandemic hardship and return to big cities. Single-family rents gained a record 12.6% year over year in January, according to a