The OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) has announced plans to co-finance as much as 2 billion dollars in order to accelerate the development of infrastructure and growth in Africa. This important initiative for development will concentrate on access to energy as well as food security and sustainability, and food security which will signal a more global drive to create strong economies across …
Elon Musk’s net worth in 2026 has risen to $500 billion and making him the richest person in the world by a large margin. The massive increase in wealth comes from the rapid growth of Tesla’s autonomous vehicle technology, as well as SpaceX’s Starship launches and xAI’s breakthroughs in AI. For Americans seeing billionaires dominate the news, …
Realty Income has staged a good comeback in 2025, rising around 9% so far to $57.44 in the wake of an increase in interest rates and portfolio successes. Realty Income’s “Monthly Dividend Corporation” offers a lucrative 5.6 percent yield that attracts investors looking for income. With shares rising and investors shrewdly asking whether Realty Income …
Bracewell LLP, a renowned law and government relations firm, has announced the selection of eight partners to join the firm in 2025. This announcement demonstrates the firm’s determination to build leadership in important practice areas, including public finance and energy, as well as environmental law. The Strengthening of Public Finance Leadership These eight partners hail …
White House launches 2-year Tech Force hiring for around 1,000 positions, which pay between $130,000 and $195,000–a massive effort to increase the speed of federal technology infrastructure. This initiative targets the top researchers, engineers, and cybersecurity experts to work on immediate projects related to AI, as well as cloud migration and cybersecurity in the digital …
The optimism in the stock market returns after tech’s downturn, however, Wall Street wobbles as major indexes rise through 2025’s last trading week. It is reported that the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged up on Monday, following last week’s tech-driven AI crash washed out gains, driven by the prospect of a rate cut and strong …
Financial inclusion and investment, pioneering women’s leadership, and financial inclusion in Cameroon are the focus through the CCA Bank’s EUR6 million increase via Triodos funds. This is the first major entrance into the market of Cameroon by investors who are focused on inclusion. CCA Bank stands out as the only bank in the region that …
IWU Finance students are in the Top 40% of the Global Trading Challenge, representing a major victory for a liberal-arts school that is competing with large, internationally recognized universities. This achievement demonstrates that Illinois Wesleyan’s combination of hands-on and theoretical preparation prepares students to be successful traders on live markets. The Global Trading Challenge brings …
Greece against Belgium as the battle to determine which Eurozone finance ministers choose their next chief gets heated as ministers engage in a heated debate over this crucial position. Greece’s Kostis Hatzidakis squabbles with the Belgian Vincent Van Peteghem, as the choice shapes EU fiscal policy in light of global tensions. Why Greece against Belgium in the …
The Federal Reserve has officially reduced the interest rate by 25 basis points in the latest effort to manage economic growth while slowing inflation. In addition to the rate cut, officials have suggested another decrease in the near future, signalling a shift towards an easing of monetary policy after 2 years of tightening. Why The Fed Made This Move The …