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Switzerland warns Facebook's Libra it will face extra scrutiny

Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency suffered another setback on Wednesday when Switzerland said the proposed payments system could face strict rules that typically apply to banks, on top of tough anti-money laundering laws.



6 years ago

What Trump's call for 0% interest rates would mean for your wallet

Here's a look at what cutting the Fed's target interest rate to zero could mean for your wallet.

6 years ago

As trade war pinches China, it opens doors wide for foreign money

As the Sino-U.S. trade war drags on, Beijing is throwing its door wide open to foreign investors as concerns grow over declining exports, capital flight and persistent yuan weakness.



6 years ago

Cramer on Trump's 'boneheads' tweet: Fed should really cut rates but should not go negative

"Negative rates, no. You don't want negative rates. That's just a sign that we're not a robust economy," says CNBC's Jim Cramer.

6 years ago

DoubleLine's Jeffrey Sherman warns against buying Treasurys, says gold could be smart recession play

DoubleLine's Jeffrey Sherman tells CNBC that August's Treasury bid may have been overdone and said gold could be a good recession play.

6 years ago

Trump reverses course, seeks negative rates from Fed 'boneheads'

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on the "boneheads" at the Federal Reserve to push interest rates down into negative territory, a move reluctantly used by other world central banks to battle weak economic growth that risks punishing savers and banks' earnings in the process.



6 years ago

Apple may steal Netflix streaming crown, but only for a year

Apple Inc's move to offer a free TV+ subscription for a year with every new device may briefly crown the iPhone maker as the biggest streaming service by user numbers, leapfrogging Netflix Inc.



6 years ago

GM recalls 3.8 million vehicles in North America due to braking issue

General Motors Co said Wednesday it was recalling 3.46 million U.S. pickup trucks and SUVs to address a vacuum pump issue that could make braking more difficult and that has been linked to 113 accidents and 13 injuries.



6 years ago

Exclusive: Purdue Pharma nears partial opioid settlement, bankruptcy filing - sources

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP is nearing a partial agreement to resolve widespread litigation over its alleged role in fueling the U.S. opioid crisis and plans to tussle with states opposing its settlement offer in bankruptcy proceedings starting as soon as next week, people familiar with the matter said.



6 years ago

Wall Street rises on Apple, trade optimism

U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday, lifted by Apple a day after the launch of its latest iPhones and as China moved to ease trade tensions with the United States by exempting certain goods from additional retaliatory tariffs.



6 years ago

Colossal on Wefunder

"Colossal Inc is a veteran founded company that develops innovative software with people in mind. SayScape is a social media platform designed for free expression, security focused, and user customization with a large focus on the veteran community. Everyday approx 22 military veterans take their own lives due to symptoms of PTSD. We provide a [...]


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6 years ago

Analyst view: Negative rates? Not so fast, says Wall Street

U.S. President Donald Trump's pining for negative rates was widely panned on Wall Street where strategists and traders said such a move would be unjustified and extreme, and not advisable based on the experience in other countries.



6 years ago

tinyB chocolate on Wefunder

"We believe chocolate should be both fun and delicious. It's a food with a superpower: it's loved by all ages, consumed at any time and has the ability to get people to open up and connect. Our focus is team building events for companies that want to give their employees something special."


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6 years ago

U.S. producer prices rise; Fed rate cut still expected

U.S. producer prices unexpectedly rose in August, but the overall trend in producer inflation remains tame, cementing financial market expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates again next week to support a slowing economy.



6 years ago

Foreign trophy hunters scent bargains in Britain as pound weakens

From pubs to theme parks, sterling's near record lows against other major currencies has encouraged overseas buyers to snap up "UK Plc", with more bargain hunters expected.



6 years ago