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Amanda Hansen

Amanda Hansen is our senior reporter writing on Economy News. Ms. Hansen is a Georgetown graduate specializing in economic and political sciences. Her Ph.D. concentrates on the market impact on the global economy.

Asian stocks and the U.S. employment report

Stocks, Coronavirus Stimulus Bill, and Tensions

Stocks in the Asia Pacific mostly traded higher on Friday. However, investors are closely monitoring the situation related to the coronavirus stimulus bill. Importantly, investors remained cautious after lawmakers in the U.S. seemed unable to reach a coronavirus stimulus bill. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 gained 0.17% to 23,289.36. At the same time, the Topix …

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China and its Central Bank Digital Currency

China and its Central Bank Digital Currency

On Friday, China’s Commerce Ministry made an important. According to this announcement, it will expand the trials of the nation’s central bank digital currency (CBDC). China expands digital yuan to Beijing and neighboring provinces. It is worth mentioning that, there is not yet a set time when the expanded pilot program of the Chinese CBDC …

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Egyptians put aside jewelry and buy coins and gold bars

Egyptians Put Aside Jewelry and Buy Coins and Gold Bars

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global economy is changing the behavior of many investors. It is especially visible in the interest of precious metals. Besides, other changes are taking place. For example, the citizens of Egypt have stopped buying gold jewelry and are opting for bullion and coins.  According to Al-monitor, a …

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Exploring Blockchain for Remote Voting in India

How Blockchain-Based Voting Systems Can Help India

India is the second-most populous country as well as the most populous democracy in the world. It is no small task to conduct elections in such a big country. However, a blockchain-based electronic voting system has the potential to facilitate remote voting. Recently, the Election Commission of India as well as the Tamil Nadu E-Governance …

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State of Telangana and Blockchain-Based Voting System

The Election Commission of India and the Tamil Nadu E-Governance Agency conducted a webinar. Interestingly, members of the Election Commission of India, Ministry of Electronics and IT, India’s citizen engagement platform, and blockchain industry leaders took part in the webinar. The Southern Indian state of Telangana may soon develop as well as test a blockchain-based …

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The Euro Dragged Down By Additional Sanctions on Russia

The Euro and Sterling Surged Forward Against the U.S. Dollar

The U.S. dollar tumbled down against most of its peers on Thursday amidst fading hopes for a compromise between Democrats and Republicans over additional stimulus for the U.S. economy. The currency stalled due to a decline in Treasury yields. However, analysts think that this is likely only a temporary setback. They believe that U.S. lawmakers …

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New Zealand Dollar Plunged to a Three-Week Low on Wednesday

The New Zealand dollar collapsed to a three-week low in Asian trading at $0.6564, on Wednesday. Auckland resumed lockdowns as four new coronavirus cases were detected after 102 virus-free days. Analysts were waiting for a crucial central bank policy decision, which was due later on Wednesday. However, they haven’t expected any change in rates as …

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Revolut Launches Zero-Fee Stock Trading in the US

Crypto-Friendly Trading App Lost Millions of Dollars

The London-based company Revolut lost millions of dollars in 2019. Revolut is a crypto-friendly trading app as well as one of the biggest fintechs in Europe. Based on the information provided by the London-based startup, its losses more than tripled in 2019. It is worth noting that, Revolut posted a total loss of more than …

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U.S. dollar is soaring

U.S. dollar is soaring. What about the New Zealand dollar?

The dollar rose on Wednesday after finding support. U.S. yields surged forward, pushing the U.S. currency higher against the Japanese yen. Traders wagered on a broader and deeper U.S. coronavirus recovery. The yield on 10-year U.S. debt made its steepest gain in two months overnight ahead of a record $38 billion auction which is due …

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Russian lawmakers and cryptocurrency crimes

Russian Authorities and Transparent Blockchain

Cryptocurrencies step-by-step became an integral part of the modern world. However, authorities are struggling to deal with crypto-related crimes, as it is harder to track cryptocurrencies than fiat currencies. Nevertheless, Russia’s Federal Financial Monitoring Service wants to address this issue by developing a new cryptocurrency analytics tool. Thanks to this analytics tool, a major financial …

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Euro gained slightly Tuesday. What about other currencies?

The Euro traded at $1.1736 on Tuesday after plummeting down to $1.1722 earlier. On the other hand, the U.S. dollar soared. Before that, the greenback had been falling for seven straight weeks. Traders think that it was long due for a short-term corrective bounce. Meanwhile, the Turkish lira traded at 7.2785 per dollar on Tuesday. …

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The economy of Singapore and the main challenges

Singapore’s Economy Contracted by 42.9% in the Q2

On Tuesday, Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry released information regarding its economy. According to the data provided by the ministry, the local economy contracted by 42.9% in the second quarter of 2020 compared to the previous quarter on an annualized, seasonally adjusted basis. Importantly, the country’s economy contracted more than initially expected. The updated …

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