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Social Security Just Sent $7.5 Billion in Catch-Up Payments to Over 1 Million People. And There's More to Come.
The Social Security Fairness Act was passed last year and included a retroactive Social Security benefit increase for over 3 million beneficiaries. The SSA recently gave an update and revealed that more than 1 million people have already received $7.5 billion in catch-up payments, with much more on ...The Motley Fool
Mar 14, 2025
Forex
FOREX-Dollar steadies as investors pause for breath; yen and sterling soften
US dollar holds firm amid trade tensions with EUYen softens after wage talks as market weighs BOJ rate hike timingSterling weakens after UK GDP unexpectedly contracts in JanuaryBy Yadarisa Shabong and Brigid Riley March 14 (Reuters) - The yen weakened on Friday after union wage talks in Japan con...Reuters
Mar 14, 2025
Cryptocurrencies
Trump Family Allegedly In Talks To Acquire Binance US Stake As CZ ‘Seeks’ Pardon – Report
A recent report alleges that the Trump Family has been in talks to take a stake in crypto exchange Binance’s US arm, which could facilitate the company’s return to the country. Simultaneously, the exchange’s co-founder, Changpeng Zhao, also known as “CZ,” has allegedly been “pushing” for a pardon fr...Bitcoinist
Mar 14, 2025
Stocks
Prediction: Lucid Group Will Soar Over the Next 3 Years. Here's 1 Reason Why.
It's been a tough few weeks for electric vehicle (EV) stocks like Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID), with the company's shares suddenly losing nearly 40% of their value. Many high-growth businesses have seen their valuations shrink in 2025, and Lucid has been no exception. The company's CEO also recently d...The Motley Fool
Mar 14, 2025
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Luxury's fourth quarter false dawn
STOXX 600 up 0.5%A&D stocks lead gainersGold hits $3,000/ozWall St futures higherWelcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.comLUXURY'S FOURTH QUARTER FALSE DAWN One of the ...Reuters
Mar 14, 2025
Stocks
Gold miners rise as bullion hits record $3,000/oz mark
** Shares of gold miners rise, tracking prices of bullion GOL/** Spot gold XAU= rises 0.4% to $3,000.71/ounce, hitting a record high due to uncertainties around U.S. tariffs on imports and expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve** Bullion has scaled 13 all-time highs so far this year and i...Reuters
Mar 14, 2025
Commodities
Amid tariff risks, Vietnam signs energy deals with US, reviews duties to boost US imports
Vietnam working on lower duties on US farm, tech goods, LNGVietnam, US firms sign deals for Vietnam's energy importsVietnam's trade minister meets US trade rep in WashingtonVietnam is among top exporters to US, has huge trade surplusLarge US business mission to visit Vietnam next weekBy Fran...Reuters
Mar 14, 2025
Economic Indicator
China Feb bank lending slows more than expected as US tariffs add to uncertainty
February new loans 1.01 trln yuan vs f'cast 1.275 trln yuanFebruary M2 money supply +7.0% y/y, vs f'cast of +7.0%Policymakers signal more monetary easingBy Kevin Yao and Liz Lee BEIJING, March 14 (Reuters) - New bank lending in China tumbled more than expected in February from a record hi...Reuters
Mar 14, 2025
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UN's Syria envoy calls for 'bold moves' from new government
GENEVA, March 14 (Reuters) - The United Nations' special envoy for Syria said on Friday that now is the time for a "genuine, credible and inclusive transitional government" after noting the constitutional declaration issued by the caretaker authorities. Envoy Geir Pedersen "hopes thi...Reuters
Mar 14, 2025
Stocks
Semtech rises after fourth-quarter results beat
** Semiconductor company and cloud services provider Semtech's SMTC.O shares rise 12.5% to $36.80 premarket** Company on Thursday reported Q4 revenue of $251 million vs est $249.2 million, according to data compiled by LSEG** SMTC reported Q4 adj profit of 40 cents/shr vs est 32 cents/shr** Comp...Reuters
Mar 14, 2025
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UN chief convenes informal talks on Cyprus in Geneva next week
GENEVA, March 14 (Reuters) - United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres is hosting talks next week in Geneva to discuss the future of Cyprus, with Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders, and representatives from Greece, Turkey and Britain, a U.N. spokesperson said on Friday."The informal meeti...Reuters
Mar 14, 2025
Commodities
EU envoys renew sanctions on Russian individuals, entities
By Julia Payne and Lili BayerBRUSSELS, March 14 (Reuters) - The European Union agreed on Friday to renew sanctions on Russian individuals and entities but kept Russian tycoon Mikhail Fridman on the list despite pressure from Hungary, EU diplomats said.EU sanctions must be renewed every six months in...Reuters
Mar 14, 2025
Stocks
Safe-haven gold clears $3,000 for the first time
March 14 (Reuters) - Spot gold pierced through the psychological milestone of $3,000 an ounce on Friday for the first time, building on an historic rally as trade tensions and U.S. rate cut bets supercharge its appeal as a safe haven asset.Reuters
Mar 14, 2025
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ANALYSIS-As Trump thaws ties, Russia has a new public enemy number one: Britain
Russia revives Victorian-era anti-British rhetoric, accuses London of undermining peace efforts in UkraineBritish diplomats expelled amid spying allegations, tensions riseRussia's anti-British sentiment grows, economic ties shrinkBy Andrew Osborn LONDON, March 14 (Reuters) - Two British diplo...Reuters
Mar 14, 2025
Stocks
Billionaire Ken Griffin More Than Doubled His Stake In This Market-Beating Growth Stock
"Billionaire" and "successful hedge fund manager" are titles that carry significant weight on Wall Street. These and others apply to Ken Griffin, CEO and founder of Citadel. It's no surprise that investors and analysts carefully scrutinize the hedge fund's every move, of which there were several not...The Motley Fool
Mar 14, 2025
Stocks
Marc Benioff: Digital Labor Creating $12 Trillion Opportunity
Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), discussed the company's AI strategy and business performance in a recent exclusive interview with The Motley Fool. As the second-largest software company in the world, Salesforce continues to position itself at the forefront of enterprise AI development w...The Motley Fool
Mar 14, 2025
