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Some tenants are severely struggling in the current climate, as one in 10 (11%) have had to resort to food banks to get by, research from Zero Deposit has revealed. Less than that proportion (9%) describe themselves as financially comfortable, with nearly half (46%) having no disposable income once their outgoings are accounted for. When asked what the key reason was with respect to their financial insecurity, the continued high cost of living ranked top, with the cost of their core outgoings such as rent and bills also ranking as one of the biggest factors, followed by overdraft and other…
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries on Tuesday left its forecast for growth in oil demand this year unchanged from its January outlook at 2.2 million barrels a day, or mbd, bringing total demand to 104.4 mbd. The figure reflects a slight upward adjustment to the U.S. forecast made due to improving expectations for the U.S. economy, which OPEC expects to have a positive impact on oil demand, offsetting a downward revision for European countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, a club for wealthy countries. Oil demand is expected to grow 1.8 mbd in 2025. On…
The CBDC or the Central Bank digital currency is all set to go global, thanks to the International Monetary Fund, which is working on a global platform for CBDC transactions. The IMF wants countries to agree on a common framework for digital currencies for easy global transactions. #imf #digitalcurrency #wion About Channel: WION The World is One News examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim is to empower people to explore their world. With our Global headquarters in New Delhi, we bring you news on the hour, by the…
A few months before America’s presidential election in 1980, George H.W. Bush paid a visit to Beijing. He got a frosty reception. Days earlier, Bush’s running mate, Ronald Reagan, had angered China by saying that he wanted an official relationship with Taiwan, which China claims as its territory. America should stay out of China’s “internal affairs”, said its foreign minister—just as China would not meddle in America’s presidential race.The prospect of a Reagan victory worried not only China’s leaders but also its exporters. Under President Jimmy Carter, Reagan’s opponent, America had done them the favour of establishing “normal” trading relations,…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a remarkable surge, led by a significant uptick in Bitcoin (BTC) prices. This upward momentum has cascaded into the altcoin sector, spotlighting Meme Moguls (MGLS), Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA) for their unique contributions and recent advancements. Bitcoin’s influence Bitcoin‘s recent rally, achieving a notable price point of $52,097.20, marks a significant moment for Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency industry. This Bitcoin’s uptrend is underscored by a 26.55% increase over the last month, contributing to a yearly…
By Allison Thompson, national lettings managing director, Leaders Romans Group Typically, rents rise in line with wages – which, in turn, tend to track inflation or increase at a slightly lower rate. From the late 90s, when buy-to-let mortgages first became available, and the industry took off, up until the pandemic, that averaged out at around 2-3% a year. But since the start of 2020, we’ve seen rents in the UK rise at an extraordinary rate, chiefly due to the huge imbalance between supply and demand and competition among tenants driving up prices. Average rents for new lets have gone…
Natural-gas futures jumped sharply Wednesday morning, bouncing after ending the previous session at the lowest in more than three and a half years after Chesapeake Energy, a major shale producer, cut its production outlook. Meanwhile, oil futures ticked slightly higher in rangebound trading as investors monitored developments in the Middle East and weighed the outlook for global crude demand. Price moves West Texas Intermediate crude for April delivery CL00, +0.61% CL.1, +0.61% CLJ24, +0.61% rose 8 cents, or 0.1%, to $77.12 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. April Brent crude BRN00, +0.44% BRNJ24, +0.44%, the global benchmark, was…
Key Takeaways Student loan borrowers who took out less than $12,000 and have made payments for 10 years will have their loans forgiven.The accelerated forgiveness was supposed to go into effect in July but was unexpectedly moved forward earlier this year.This forgiveness is part of a broader attempt by President Joe Biden to forgive student loans after the Supreme Court struck down a broad attempt last year. Student loan borrowers who took out less than $12,000 to go to college and paid on their loans for 10 years are having their federal debts forgiven faster than they’d initially been told. …
Apple is appealing a US sales ban of its smartwatches due to a patent dispute with Masimo Corp. The business generates roughly $17 billion a year. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports on the impact of this ruling and if Apple can get it overturned. Follow Bloomberg for business news & analysis, up-to-the-minute market data, features, profiles and more: http://www.bloomberg.com Connect with us on… Twitter: https://twitter.com/business Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloombergbusiness/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quicktake/?hl=en source
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