Finance/Venture

Dollar Drops to Three-Week Low Against Japanese Yen as US Jobs Data Boosts Fed Cut Bets

The US dollar dipped to a three-week low against the Japanese yen on Friday following reports of US jobs and wage growth slowed down in April.


Coinbase Reports Impressive Q1 Revenue of Above $1 Billion Following Bitcoin Rally

Coinbase announced a better-than-expected revenue in its first-quarter earnings report on Thursday after a bitcoin rally led to a surge in profit...

Goldman Sachs Removes Bonus Cap for UK Bankers

After the UK removed local pay restrictions for bankers last year, Goldman Sachs was the first to remove its bonus cap for its bankers...

Trump Media CEO Calls for GOP Investigation Into Potential Short Selling by Eight Financial Firms

Nunes demands a GOP-led probe into short-selling by eight firms affecting DJT stock. DJT shares fluctuate; short sellers face steep costs, deterring professional managers...


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San Fransisco and Dallas Fed President Expected to See Interest Rate Hike Soon
Two other Fed presidents suggested the US central bank to raise interest rate. San Fransisco's John Williams said two or three rate hike in 2016 is reasonable. While Dallas' Rob Kaplan reminded to be
Goldman Sachs to Pay $5 Billion Settlement Over Troubled Mortgage-Backed Securities
The lender must pay settlement for its misconduct in selling securities backed by troubled mortgage in 2008. The agreement reached Monday.
Two Fed Presidents Supported Rate Hike in the March's Meeting
Richmond and Kansas City Fed President supported to raise the interest rate during the meeting last March. While Philadelphia Fed President on Tuesday reitereated the hike delay is a prudent decision.
Accel Announced New $500 Million Fund Targeting European and Israeli Startups
Palo Alto-based venture firm Accel has raised a new fund. The fund is targeting the next generation of entrepreneurs in Europe and Israel.
Former Top Advisor Proposed Regional Fed Banks To Be Public
Dartmouth College Professor Andrew Levin, former advisor to Janet Yellen made a proposal to reform the Fed. He also suggest the Fed to be reviewed by GAO annually.
European Stock Extended Last Week's Gain Led by Banking and Commodity Sectors
Stoxx Europe 600 Index continued last week's gain. The index sets a new course for the first back-to-back advance in two weeks.
Dollar Touched the Lowest Point Against Yen in 17 Months on Monday
Japanese yen surged against dollar on Monday. Speculation from non-Japanese short-term currency players pushed the currency to the highest point against dollar.
Venture Capital Investment in China Surged Amidst Global Slowdown
Investments in Chinese tech companies had a 50% surge in the first quarter of 2016. Nevertheless, many of the investments were spent in the big startups.
India Uses Its Biometric Database to Enable Banking Access for The Country’s 1.2 Billion Population
India is using its wide biometric ID system, the Aadhar database, to bring banking services access to more of its people. An Indian bank already introduced an ATM where people can use their Aadhar ID
Italian Banks Face a Bailout Following a Surmounting Bad Loans
Italy faces a €4.95 billion ($5.65 billion) bailout after bad loans in its banks accumulated to an alarming rate. The bank shares have lost close to half of its value in the last 12 months.
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