News from 2025
NAB cautions young investors against treating collectables as long-term investments
By Globe Banner | Jan 7, 2025
Collectable items such as Pokémon cards, NFTs, and most recently Labubu figurines are attracting significant attention from young consumers.
Siemens aids Spinnova in advancing sustainable textile production
By Globe Banner | Jan 7, 2025
Siemens and Spinnova are collaborating to advance sustainable textile manufacturing at the Woodspin factory in Jyväskylä, Finland.
World Bank approves $35M project to aid Meghalaya's adolescents
By Globe Banner | Jan 7, 2025
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a new initiative aimed at assisting 500,000 adolescents in Meghalaya, India.
ING continues share buyback with over 52 million shares repurchased
By Globe Banner | Jan 7, 2025
ING has announced progress in its €2.0 billion share buyback programme.
Siemens launches startup support program at CES 2025
By Globe Banner | Jan 7, 2025
Siemens has introduced a new initiative, Siemens for Startups, aimed at empowering early-stage engineering and manufacturing startups.
NAB supports disaster relief efforts with over $5 million in grants
By Globe Banner | Jan 7, 2025
The first half of 2025 has seen a series of natural disasters affecting Australia, including Cyclone Alfred and major flooding in Central and South West Queensland and New South Wales.
UK consumer card spending remains flat amid focus on entertainment and travel
By Globe Banner | Jan 7, 2025
Consumer spending in the UK remained flat in December, according to the latest Barclays Consumer Spend report.
U.S trade deficit widens to over $78 Billion in November
By Globe Banner | Jan 7, 2025
The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis have reported an increase in the goods and services deficit for November 2024, reaching $78.2 billion.
World Bank raises $6 billion through record-breaking sustainable development bond
By Globe Banner | Jan 7, 2025
The World Bank has successfully issued a 7-year Sustainable Development Bond, raising USD 6 billion.
Bountycaster Co-Founder on loan rejection: I 'Experienced Operation Chokepoint 2.0 firsthand'
By Globe Banner | Jan 6, 2025
Linda Xie, co-founder of Bountycaster, reported being denied multiple times for a personal mortgage and banking services related to her cryptocurrency fund due to what she described as "Chokepoint 2.0."
India begins probe into steel product imports amid domestic industry concerns
By Globe Banner | Jan 6, 2025
India has initiated a safeguard investigation concerning non-alloy and alloy steel flat products.
NCUA releases report on credit union diversity self-assessment results for 2023
By Globe Banner | Jan 6, 2025
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has released the 2023 Credit Union Diversity Self-Assessment Results Report.
E*TRADE releases monthly study on S&P 500 sector rotation
By Globe Banner | Jan 6, 2025
E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley has released its monthly sector rotation study, which examines the buying and selling behaviors of E*TRADE customers in relation to stocks within the S&P 500 sectors.
United States strengthens alliance with Ecuador for enhanced security measures in 2024
By Globe Banner | Jan 6, 2025
The United States has played a crucial role in enhancing security measures in Ecuador throughout 2024.
U.S. Embassy in Guyana closed January 9 to honor former President Carter
By Globe Banner | Jan 6, 2025
The U.S. Embassy in Guyana will close on January 9, 2025, to honor James Earl Carter, Jr., the thirty-ninth President of the United States.
Chile secures $5.1M funding for reducing carbon emissions
By Globe Banner | Jan 6, 2025
Chile has secured $5.1 million from the World Bank’s Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) for reducing 1.03 million tons of carbon emissions related to deforestation and forest degradation.
Youth murals depict hopes for Bangladesh's future
By Globe Banner | Jan 6, 2025
Bangladeshi youth have transformed city walls into vibrant canvases, painting murals that reflect their vision for the future.
Siemens showcases industrial AI innovations at CES 2025
By Globe Banner | Jan 6, 2025
Siemens presented its latest advancements in industrial AI and digital twin technology at CES 2025 in Las Vegas.
NAB cuts interest rates on loans after RBA cash rate reduction
By Globe Banner | Jan 5, 2025
Australia's largest business bank, NAB, announced a reduction in interest rates on eligible business lending products by 0.25% per annum.
Barclays highlights prevalent scams in 2024; calls for vigilance
By Globe Banner | Jan 3, 2025
Barclays has unveiled research highlighting the prevalence of scams in 2024, with one in five consumers reportedly falling victim to fraudulent activities.