Microsoft’s bid to acquire Activision Blizzard has received a significant boost as a US judge has dismissed a request from US regulators to block the deal. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had raised concerns that the $69 billion (£54 billion) merger would…
According to Kokou Agbo-Bloua, a prominent economist at Societe Generale, central banks have reached a critical juncture in their fight against inflation. Despite the headline figure slowly approaching the Federal Reserve’s target of 2%, core prices, which exclude volatile food and energy…
Caster Semenya, the South African Olympic champion runner, has emerged victorious in her appeal to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) against “discriminatory” testosterone limits imposed on female athletes. The ECHR announced on Tuesday that Semenya’s appeal had been successful. Semenya,…
Morocco’s women’s soccer team has made history by qualifying for their debut appearance at the Women’s World Cup. Their achievement as the first team from the Arab world to qualify has sparked inspiration among young girls in the country, despite some conservative…
China has fired back in the ongoing semiconductor exports war by announcing export restrictions on gallium and germanium, two crucial elements used in semiconductor manufacturing, solar panels, and fiber optics. The move is seen as a retaliatory response to long-standing export restrictions…
In a world driven by innovation and rapid technological advancements, investors are constantly on the lookout for lucrative opportunities. If you’re interested in thematic investing and want to align your portfolio with emerging trends, we’ve got you covered. Today, we explore four…
Upcoming Interest Rate Decision The Bank of Canada (BoC) will press ahead with another interest rate increase in July. This comes despite predictions that the yearly inflation rate will considerably decelerate. The upcoming consumer price index report, unveiled by Statistics Canada this…
Twitter is contemplating taking legal action against Meta due to the quick proliferation of its rival application, Threads. Meta’s executives introduced Threads to millions this Wednesday as a “friendly” alternative to Twitter. Elon Musk of Twitter argued that while “competition is fair,…
The tranquil atmosphere of the prestigious Wimbledon tennis tournament was unexpectedly disrupted when two environmental activists from Just Stop Oil stormed onto Court 18, showering the grass with confetti. The incident, which took place on Wednesday, led to a temporary suspension of…
The NBA offseason is in full swing, and the excitement is palpable as brigades across the league have been making swells with blockbuster trades and free agency signings. From the Denver Nuggets kickstarting the action to Chris Paul chancing a new home…