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Space economy set to triple to $1.8 trillion by 2035, WEF’s new report reveals

Private sector investment in space reached an all-time high of $70 billion in 2021 and 2022

Cryptocurrency market set to surpass $5 trillion in 2024: Ripple CEO

Bitcoin has surged 140 percent in the last 12 months

Fixed-rate mortgages, high interest rates put economy at risk, IMF warns Bank of England

UK leaves borrowing costs unchanged at 5.25 percent despite fall in annual inflation

China to establish $70 billion re-lending program to support science and technology sectors

21 banks will provide loans to small and midsize technology companies at a 1.75 percent interest rate under this program

Oil prices decline as Middle East tensions ease: Brent crude falls below $90

Investors await consumer price index data from U.S. and China later this week

India’s central bank holds interest rates steady as inflation persists

Central bank emphasizes inflation targets as economy aims for stability

X grants free blue verification checks to accounts with big followings

Musk said all X accounts with more than 2,500 verified subscriber followers would receive Premium features

Global food price index bounces back after hitting three-year low

This increase was primarily driven by higher prices for vegetable oils, meat, and dairy products

Bank of Japan may hike interest rates as yen hits two-week high

Japanese firms raise wages by 5.24 percent, the highest increase in 33 years

Crypto firm Ripple to launch U.S. dollar stablecoin, targeting $150 billion market

This move puts Ripple in competition with Tether and Circle in stablecoin market

Travel and tourism industry set to surpass $11.1 trillion in global economic contribution in 2024: Report

The sector will surpass its previous record by an additional $770 billion, the report says

Oil prices surge above $90, reaching highest level since October

The rise in prices is fueled by geopolitical tension and supply concerns

Will Google introduce a paid subscription option for its AI-powered search engine?

Introduction of charges would mark the first time users pay for enhancements to Google’s core search product

Oil prices likely to touch $95 during summer months: Report

Escalating geopolitical tensions and ongoing supply restrictions propel oil prices

Digital wallets empower financial inclusion and cross-border payments: Visa report

The global volume of digital wallets is forecasted to reach $12 trillion annually by 2028

Oil prices hit highest level in five months, approach $90 as OPEC output remains steady

Mixed U.S. inventories impact crude oil gains, production offset by fuel demand

Eurozone inflation drops to four-month low of 2.4 percent in March 2024

The market anticipates four ECB rate cuts, first in June

Türkiye’s inflation climbs to 68.5% as rate hikes fail to stem price rise

Education again saw the highest cost inflation at 104 percent year-on-year

Oil prices stabilize amid concerns over supply disruptions

Concerns arose from attacks on Russian refineries and potential conflict escalation in the Middle East

Manufacturing sector in China sees growth in March, ending 6-month contraction

PMI data shows growth in export orders, slow employment decline

Oil prices surge on positive economic outlook, geopolitical concerns

China and U.S. demand boost prices amid Middle East conflict