Finance
Shopify Extends B2B Tools to All Plans, Unlocking Broader Merchant Growth
Shopify has expanded access to key B2B features, previously exclusive to Plus, to all its merchant plans. This move aims to simplify...
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US Forms New Marine Minerals Agency in Offshore Overhaul
The US Interior Department is merging two key offshore oversight agencies into a new Marine Minerals Administration, aiming for a more coordinated...
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Vietnam’s Q1 Growth Dips to 7.83% as Energy Costs Bite
Vietnam's economic expansion decelerated in Q1, reaching 7.83%, as escalating Middle East tensions drove up energy costs and disrupted global trade, complicating...
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Private Credit Fund Hit by Massive Investor Withdrawal Requests
A private credit fund recently faced massive investor withdrawal requests, signaling growing anxieties in the market. A retiree's exit highlights widespread unease.
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Prediction Markets Threaten Tribal Gaming’s $44 Billion Economic Lifeline
Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are challenging tribal casinos' established $44 billion industry, prompting accusations of unlawful gambling and a fierce...
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US 30-Year Mortgage Rate Hits 6.46%, Damping Spring Home Sales
The average U.S. long-term mortgage rate climbed to 6.46%, its highest in nearly seven months, marking a fifth consecutive weekly increase and...
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NY Fed’s Williams: Inflation, Job Risks Balanced; Favors Steady Rates
New York Fed President John Williams states risks to inflation and employment from higher energy prices are 'in balance,' advocating for holding...
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US Fuel Prices Soar: Global Markets, Not Gas Stations, Drive Costs
U.S. drivers face the highest pump prices since 2022, with the national average topping $4 a gallon. Experts confirm these costs are...
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Retail Loyalty’s New Frontier: Flex Credentials Drive Universal Spend, Deeper Insights
Flexible credentials give retail rewards a second act, moving beyond traditional co-brand cards. Marqeta's Todd Pollak details how universal spend incentives adapt...