The dollar rose on Monday, buoyed by its safe haven status as hopes of an easing of containment measures in China were dampened by the country’s first Covid-19 death since May. Around 9:25 a.m. GMT (10:25 a.m. in Paris), the greenback gained 0.79% to 1.0244 dollars for one euro. China announced on Sunday its first … Read more
The New York Stock Exchange, which had started in decline, finally continued its rebound on Friday, sparked the day before by a deceleration in US inflation. According to final results at the close, the Dow Jones index gained 0.10% to 33,747.86 points but the Nasdaq still gained 1.88% to 11,323.33 points after +7.35% on Thursday. … Read more
The dollar rebounded on Wednesday, taking advantage of its safe haven status in the aftermath of the US midterm elections and ahead of the US inflation report on Thursday, while bitcoin continued its plunge. Around 8:00 p.m. GMT, the greenback rose by 0.64% against the euro at 1.0009 dollars for one euro and 1.65% against … Read more
By investing in cryptocurrency, this virtual money, we often hope to earn it. Unfortunately for a 77-year-old Stoumontois, the exact opposite happened. The one who thought he was doing good business between the end of April and the end of August finally lost more than 40,000 euros! It all starts at the end of April. … Read more
(AOF) – Geely and Renault Group have signed a non-binding framework agreement aimed at creating a new world leader to develop, produce and supply the best energy-efficient hybrid and thermal powertrains. The company will be held at parity. When launched, the new company is expected to supply several industrial customers, including Renault, Dacia, Geely Auto, … Read more
Bryan Maacks with his “US Bitcoin Stop the Noise” sign in Niagara Falls, New York, on October 24, 2022 (AFP / Geoff Robins) ‘Thrilling hum’, ‘high-pitched noise’: In the US city of Niagara Falls, residents accustomed to the soothing rumble of famous waterfalls have recently discovered a much less pleasant sound: the roar of bitcoin … Read more
(CercleFinance.com) – British Telecom (BT) announces that its subsidiary EE is currently deploying Ericsson’s Massive MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) technology to increase the energy efficiency and performance of its 5G mobile network in the UK. United. With up to 40% less weight (14 kg) and volume (25 liters) than the previous generation of radio … Read more
(CercleFinance.com) – BT announces the implementation of a pilot program, in partnership with Home Group, consisting in equipping the apartments of 12 residents of the Webb Ellis Court care home, in Scarborough (England), with a suite intelligent technologies designed to make life easier for residents. Sensors are attached to electrical devices such as TVs, kettles … Read more
A New York Stock Exchange operator (GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/SPENCER PLATT) The Nasdaq slumped on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, weighed down by poor performance from big tech names like Google and Microsoft, while the Dow Jones held steady. The tech-heavy Nasdaq index sank 2.04% to 10,970.99 points, the broader S&P 500 index … Read more
The Palais Brongniart, former headquarters of the Paris Stock Exchange. (photo credit: / L. Grassin) (CercleFinance.com) – The Paris Stock Exchange is expected without much change on Wednesday at the opening, in the wake of the disappointing results of two big names in American technology, Microsoft and Alphabet. Around 8:15 a.m., the ‘future’ contract on … Read more