• The Alternate Reality of Secondary Funds’ Returns

    The Alternate Reality of Secondary Funds’ Returns

    [ad_1] The US Securities and Exchange Commission is making it easier for everyday investors to access semiliquid funds like interval or tender offer funds that invest in private equity or other private funds. Some of these have produced eye-popping results (that is, multiples more than public markets) in their short lives, particularly secondary funds, which…

  • Pakistan Launches Trial of National Digital Currency

    Pakistan Launches Trial of National Digital Currency

    [ad_1] The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially started the trial phase of its central bank digital currency (CBDC), marking a significant step toward modernizing the country’s financial system. The digital currency will allow transactions without cash or even a bank account, expanding financial inclusion for millions of unbanked Pakistanis. Pakistan has long faced…

  • LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 fades after bright open as growth stalls

    LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 fades after bright open as growth stalls

    [ad_1] (Alliance News) – Blue chips ended the week in subdued fashion, giving up early gains, as tepid UK economic growth data and a drop in US consumer sentiment weighed on the mood. The FTSE 100 index closed down 14.29 points, 0.2%, at 9,283.29. It had earlier traded as high as 9,340.70. The FTSE 250…

  • Rising Dollar, Euro, and MLC Rates

    Rising Dollar, Euro, and MLC Rates

    [ad_1] As of September 12, 2025, the U.S. dollar (USD) has surged to 420 Cuban pesos (CUP) in the black market, according to daily tracking by elTOQUE. This marks a four-peso increase from the previous day, reinforcing its status as one of the most sought-after currencies in street transactions. The high exchange rate highlights the…

  • Muslim college professor at top US school accused of secretly helping funnel money to Hamas

    Muslim college professor at top US school accused of secretly helping funnel money to Hamas

    [ad_1] A Northwestern journalism professor has been accused of helping to funnel money to Hamas through his organization. Associate Professor, Ibrahim N. Abusharif, 47, who is Muslim, reportedly cofounded the Quranic Literacy Institute (QLI) which allegedly funneled money to terrorist organization Hamas, The Washington Free Beacon reported. Abusharif, a Chicago native, has taught at the school’s Doha…

  • Dancing With the Stars Season 34 Premiere Episode Songs Revealed

    Dancing With the Stars Season 34 Premiere Episode Songs Revealed

    [ad_1] Season 34 of Dancing With the Stars is getting off to a strong start based on the full list of songs that each couple will be dancing to on night one. ABC released details ahead of the Wednesday, September 16, premiere about how the pros and celebrities are kicking off the new season. The…

  • Hedge Funds Hunt Commodity Volatility Traders Amid Global Market Swings

    Hedge Funds Hunt Commodity Volatility Traders Amid Global Market Swings

    [ad_1] Traders who rake in profits from betting on volatility in commodity markets are finding their services increasingly in demand as trade wars and military conflicts spur wild swings in prices of raw materials.  Hedge funds like Eisler Capital and quantitative trading firms such as Squarepoint Capital in particular have stepped up hires…

  • 5 Small Antiques That Can Sell for Serious Money

    5 Small Antiques That Can Sell for Serious Money

    [ad_1] “Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” When it comes to antiques and collectibles, bigger doesn’t always mean more valuable. In many cases, the smallest pieces can sell for the highest prices. Here are a few vintage finds under a foot in size to watch for…

  • Emperor Metals Announces Private Placement Increase to $10 Million

    Emperor Metals Announces Private Placement Increase to $10 Million

    [ad_1] Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – September 12, 2025) – Emperor Metals Inc. (CSE: AUOZ) (OTCQB: EMAUF) (FSE: 9NH) (the “Corporation” or “Emperor Metals“) is pleased to announce that as a result of strong investor demand, the Corporation has increased the size of its previously announced “best efforts” private placement to up to $10,000,000 (the “Offering“). The increased…

  • Google AI Overviews For Currency Exchange Rates

    Google AI Overviews For Currency Exchange Rates

    [ad_1] Google may be starting to show AI Overviews when you ask for a currency exchange. I can’t seem to fully replicate this but others are starting to see this. What you’d normally see is this answer box, with the exchange rate calculation between one and the other currency: Here is what Radu Oncescu sees…