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Russian central bank holds key rate at two-decade high
Russia's central bank kept its key rate at 21 percent on Friday, locking in two-decade-high borrowing costs as it battles rampant inflation.
Travel chaos after power outage closes London's Heathrow airport
Heathrow airport was completely shut down on Friday after a power outage due to a fire at a London electricity substation, causing travel chaos for passengers around the world and the cancellation or diversion of hundreds of flights from Europe's busiest air hub.
Namibia inaugurates its first woman president
Southern Africa's desert nation of Namibia swore in its first woman president Friday after Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah won elections last year that extended the ruling party's 35-year grip on power.
Markets skid into weekend as trade fears cast a pall
Equity markets limped into the weekend on Friday following a tepid lead from Wall Street as the optimism stoked by a dovish US Federal Reserve meeting gave way to long-running fears about Donald Trump's tariff agenda.
Court rules against K-pop group NewJeans in contract dispute
A South Korean court on Friday ruled against popular K-pop girl group NewJeans, which had sought to sever ties with their label ADOR over what they called "mistreatment" by the company.
Turkish clinics vie for UK medical tourists' custom in London
Whether it is a bleached-white smile, a full head of hair or major surgery, more and more Brits are flocking to Turkey for cut-price medical and cosmetic procedures -- and clinics are going out of their way to win their custom.
London's Heathrow: Europe's biggest airport
London's Heathrow Airport, which shuttered on Friday after a fire broke out at a substation serving the aviation hub, is Europe's busiest in terms of passengers.
In Washington, glum residents struggle with Trump return
Jennifer Nikolaeff slowly inhales and exhales as she seeks "a moment of calm" at a free yoga class for sacked government workers in Washington, where life has been upended by Donald Trump's return.
Japan core inflation slows to 3% in Feburary
Japanese inflation eased in February, government data showed Friday, with prices excluding fresh food rising 3.0 percent year-on-year in the world's fourth-largest economy.
Trump's call for AI deregulation gets strong backing from Big Tech
Major tech firms are pushing the administration of President Donald Trump to loosen rules on building artificial intelligence, arguing it is the only way to maintain a US edge and compete with China.
Japan's core inflation rate slows to 3% in Feburary
Japan's core inflation rate decelerated in February, government data showed Friday, with prices excluding fresh food rising 3.0 percent year-on-year in the world's fourth-largest economy.
Rhinebeck Bank President and CEO Michael J. Quinn to Retire After 40 Years of Service; Board Initiates Leadership Transition
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 21, 2025 / Rhinebeck Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:RBKB), the holding company for Rhinebeck Bank (the "Bank"), today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Quinn will retire following an extraordinary 40-year career with the Bank, including 20 years as CEO. During his tenure, Mr. Quinn led the Bank through a period of transformational change expanding its footprint, increasing assets by 246% successfully transitioning to a publicly traded company, and deepening its community impact.
Ternium Announces Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings of Shareholders
LUXEMBOURG / ACCESS Newswire / March 21, 2025 / Ternium S.A. (NYSE:TX) announced today that its annual general meeting of shareholders will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. CET and that an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders will be held immediately after the adjournment of the annual general meeting of shareholders. Both meetings will be held at Ternium S.A.'s registered office located at 26, Boulevard Royal, 4th Floor, L-2449 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Each holder of ADSs as of March 31, 2025, shall be entitled to instruct The Bank of New York, the depositary bank, as to the exercise of the voting rights pertaining to the shares represented by such holder's ADSs.
Hygreen Energy-Led Consortium Selected for New Electrolyzer Factory in Chile
The Electrolyzer Plant Proposal Scored #1 in the Corfo's Competitive Evaluation Process
BOK Financial Corporation Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call
TULSA, OK / ACCESS Newswire / March 21, 2025 / BOK Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:BOKF) will host a conference call to review first quarter 2025 financial results at noon central time on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The call may also include discussion of company developments, forward-looking statements and other material information about business and financial matters. The results are scheduled to be released after the market closes on Monday, April 21, 2025.
Flushing Bank in Partnership with Chinatown Manpower Project Celebrate Graduates of Financial Literacy and Retail Banking Training Program
UNIONDALE, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 21, 2025 / Flushing Financial Corporation (the "Company") (NASDAQ:FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the "Bank"), announced that it hosted a graduation ceremony for eighteen students who completed an eight-week bilingual Financial Literacy and Retail Banking training program.
Idaho Reaffirms Gold and Silver As Legal Tender
BOISE, IDAHO / ACCESS Newswire / March 21, 2025 / For the second time this month, new sound money legislation has become law in Idaho.
Feed the Children Celebrates World Water Day
Nonprofit works with global partners to expand access to clean water
Knightscope and Alliance Entertainment Interviews to Air on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money(TM) Show on Bloomberg TV
ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / March 21, 2025 / RedChip Companies will air interviews with Knightscope, Inc. (Nasdaq:KSCP) and Alliance Entertainment Holding Corp. (Nasdaq:AENT) on the RedChip Small Stocks, Big Money™ show, a sponsored program on Bloomberg TV this Saturday, March 22, at 7 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Bloomberg TV is available in an estimated 73 million homes across the U.S.
iAccess Alpha's Virtual Best Ideas Spring Investment Conference March 25-26, 2025
RALEIGH, NC / ACCESS Newswire / March 21, 2025 / iAccess Alpha's Virtual Best Ideas Spring Investment Conference will take place on March 25-26, 2025, bringing together top micro-cap companies and investors for two days of high-quality insights and investing opportunities.
Helium One Global Ltd Announces Unaudited Interim Results
Unaudited Interim Results for the Six Months ended 31 December 2024
Chinese electric car maker BYD aims for Europe boost
Chinese carmaker BYD on Thursday vowed to conquer Europe with a new compact electric model and super-fast charging capability to rival continental brands.
Stocks fall, oil prices rise in choppy trade after Fed decision
Wall Street stocks slipped Thursday after the US Federal Reserve sought to calm fears over President Donald Trump's tariffs, while eurozone equities slumped.
Explosive Meta memoir tops US best-seller list
A scathing book about Facebook parent company Meta, whose author has been barred from promoting her work, entered at the top of the New York Times bestseller list after its first week of release in the United States.
Swiss cut rates again over global economic 'uncertainty'
Switzerland's central bank cut its key interest rate on Thursday, citing the "high uncertainty" in the global economy triggered by US President Donald Trump's tariff wars.
US existing home sales beat expectations in February
Sales of previously owned homes in the United States topped analysts' expectations in February, as increasing inventory allowed more buyers to enter the property market, according to industry data released Thursday.
BoE warns on 'economic uncertainty' as rate held
The Bank of England kept its key interest rate at 4.5 percent Thursday, as it warned of "a lot of economic uncertainty" caused largely by US President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Hong Kong's embattled CK Hutchison says profits down in 2024
Embattled Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings, caught in a US-China spat over control of the Panama Canal, said on Thursday that profits fell 27 percent in 2024.
Most markets track Wall St gains as Fed soothes tariff fears
Stocks mostly rose Thursday after US Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell suggested any increase in consumer prices caused by tariffs would likely be short-lived, even as the central bank slashed its growth outlook and hiked inflation expectations.
Europe shifts gears for the Trump era
Barely a month ago, a phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin sent an unmistakable message across the Atlantic: the United States may not be there forever to keep Europe safe from an aggressive Russia.
Return of the alpha male: Why toxic masculinity is gaining prominence
Toxic masculinity peddled by online influencers is becoming increasingly prominent, experts say, buoyed by the resurgence of far-right ideology and a virulent backlash against feminism.
Swedish govt holds talks on countering rising food prices
Swedish government officials are to meet food industry giants on Thursday to discuss soaring food costs and rising consumer anger in the Nordic country.