Lenders face liquidity challenges amid rate cuts
HANOI: Several banks swiftly lowered deposit interest rates last week, paving the way for reductions in lending rates in the near future to bolster businesses and fuel recovery.
While this appears beneficial for the broader economy, the policy’s ripple effects on bank liquidity and capitalisation are becoming increasingly evident.
Since early 2025,
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Read MoreCryptocurrency prices climb as Trump announces strategic crypto reserve
On March 2, President Donald Trump announced plans to form the United States’ first strategic cryptocurrency reserve (SCR). Trump shared the news on his social media platform Truth Social,
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Read MoreFox Livestreams Tanking Stock Market During Trump Press Conference
Other critical employees dismissed in the purge included staffers at the Los Alamos National Laboratory, which is responsible for maintaining and minimizing radiation and potential damage from accidents at the nuclear site. The cut workers included an emergency preparedness manager, a radiation protection manager, the security manager, the fire protection engineer, and two facility representatives.
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Read MoreInvestors aren't cheering for Fed rate cuts anymore
As weaker-than-expected data has spurred concerns about US economic growth, markets have moved to price in more easing from the Federal Reserve this year.
On Tuesday, traders were betting on three interest rate cuts from the Fed in 2025 for the first time this year. Debate around when the next cut will come has intensified too.
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Read MoreThe Burst
1 Popular Stock To Flee Immediately
Airbnb has been on a tear since 2020 when it reported losses of $3 billion in a single quarter. Lockdowns sparked concerns that the company would not survive a world without travel but soon hope emerged that life would return to normal and the financials soon followed.
A full U-turn followed with the company growing the top and bottom lines at a rapid pace.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Is $1 Trillion in Tesla Annual Profits Possible?
Tesla may trade as a stock but it has the hallmarks of being a call option. That’s because the company holds under its umbrella one of the most advanced AI systems on planet earth. And now that – thanks to OpenAI – the general public has become aware of what AI can do, it’s arguable that Tesla is substantially underpriced because it can leverage that AI in so many other areas.
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Why You MUST Own Blue-Chip Stocks
Some of the most tried and true investing strategies can make buying stocks less risky over time. Among the best strategies is blue chip investing: buying stocks of well-known companies with solid financial track records.
These stocks have several competitive advantages. While they are not immune to market downturns,