A study of 2,000 adults found 76 per cent aim to ‘live like a local’ when they go abroad, rather than flocking to the usual tourist traps Holidaymakers are putting more emphasis on ‘living like a local’ (Image: Getty Images) More than three quarters of British travellers are determined to ‘live like a local’ during
Fed Governors Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman issued rare public statements today defending their dissenting votes in favor of a rate cut at this week’s FOMC meeting. Both argued that a more proactive approach was needed to support the economy amid slowing growth and labor market softening. Waller reiterated points he made in a July
Is Ethereum about to repeat its 42% three-day surge from May? Perhaps, but the November upgrade could also be the long-term catalyst smart money is watching. The Ethereum (ETH -4.64%) cryptocurrency has been energetic recently. The second-largest crypto coin by market cap soared in early 2024, lost it all by April 2024, and mounted a
Dollar fell sharply Friday after a dismal July jobs report cast doubt on the resilience of the labor market. While the headline job growth missed expectations, the bigger blow came from a stunning downward revision to June’s figure. The data raised alarm bells that the U.S. labor market may be losing momentum far quicker than
Key Points and Summary – Recent purges and prolonged public absences by Chinese President Xi Jinping have fueled intense rumors of a political crisis or even a coup within the ruling Communist Party. Xi, once a prolific traveler, has been increasingly delegating duties and skipping major international events. -While this has stoked speculation that he
AN XXL Labubu doll worth more than £100,000 was uncovered by Hong Kong police during a major raid on Tuesday morning. The gang, suspected of laundering £4 billion, had been under surveillance for two and a half years – but police never expected to find a giant plush toy among their illicit haul. 4 The
Trump, who publicly disparaged Lesotho as a place “nobody has ever heard of,” has threatened the tiny southern African country with 50% tariffs, among the highest rates proposed for any single nation or territory. Lesotho’s garment exporters are already closing up shop in the face of dwindling orders, while other countries with more diplomatic resources
Figma celebrates its initial public offering at the New York Stock Exchange on July 31, 2025. NYSE Shares of design software vendor Figma popped 6% on Friday, a day after the stock more than tripled in its New York Stock Exchange debut. Figma opened at $85 on Thursday under the ticker FIG, and shares closed at
