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The first central bank meetings of 2025 suggest it will be a year in which policymakers go their own way as economic paths diverge, as the United States holds interest rates ...

Cyprus’ industrial production index dropped by 4.9 per cent in November 2024, compared to the same month in 2023. Specifically, the index stood at 102.7 points, using 2021 as the base year set at 100 points, ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Thursday hosted the plenary meeting of the International Organisation of Securities Commission’s (IOSCO) European Regional Committee (ERC) in Nicosia. The ERC ...

Mastercard (MA.N) reported a higher fourth-quarter profit on Thursday as a resilient economy encouraged consumers to ramp up spending during the holiday season, sending the company’s shares up 2 ...

Global arabica coffee prices hit record highs above $3.60 per lb on Wednesday as Brazil, by far the world’s largest producer, has few beans left to sell and as worries ...

A substantial drop in the cost of electricity this year is “impossible,” Energy Minister George Papanastasiou said on Thursday, adding that people should manage their expectations. The minister made the ...

Investors punished Microsoft with a 6 per cent share drop on Thursday as hefty AI bets failed to drive a big increase in its cloud revenue, while Meta rose 4 per cent ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Thursday hosted the plenary meeting of the International Organisation of Securities Commission’s (IOSCO) European Regional Committee (ERC) in Nicosia. The ERC ...

Skilled investors seek cryptocurrency alternatives with greater growth potential as Bitcoin loses its market dominance. Among this changing terrain, Rexas Finance (RXS) is a notable rival inside the Solana system. ...

The European Central Bank (ECB) on Thursday announced a reduction in its three key interest rates by 0.25 per cent. This brings the deposit facility rate to 2.75 per cent, the main ...

In the 2017 bull run, XRP skyrocketed by 22,500%, turning early investors into millionaires. As the market gears up for another explosive cycle, Morgan Stanley experts are now pointing to a little-known $0.16 ...

Members of Turkey’s parliament were on Wednesday night incensed by the commencement of drilling for natural gas off the coast of Cyprus and a perceived lack of government action ...

Theft and violence against retail workers in Britain soared to record levels last year and are “out of control”, driven partly by criminal gangs, according to a report published on ...

CFA Society Cyprus and the Cyprus Compliance Association (CCA) have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU). According to the announcement, this aims to “elevate transparency and professional ...

The payments industry is undergoing a rapid transformation, with technological innovations like tap-to-pay, blockchain integration, and generative AI shaping its future, according to payments giant Mastercard. The company on Thursday ...

Logistics and tech company BOX NOW, which has set new standards in last-mile delivery across Greece, is also rapidly expanding into Cyprus. With substantial backing from Emma Capital Group, BOX ...

Affordable cities are gaining momentum in real estate as shifting work trends and rising demand reshape the market landscape, according to Ask Wire CEO and co-founder Pavlos Loizou. In a ...

Cyprus saw a substantial increase in loans in December 2024, with a rise of €503.2 million following a decrease the previous month, according to the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC). At the ...

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) on Wednesday announced the launch of a new initiative to bolster the Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE). The commission explained that the aim is ...

A development in the field of artificial intelligence that staggered asset prices could help set the stage for broader stock strength beyond the narrow group of technology shares that has ...

Argentina next week will lift import tariffs on some low-cost electric and hybrid vehicles, while cutting taxes on higher-priced cars and motorcycles, according to the nation’s economy minister said. ...

As VistaJet continues to grow, two key differentiators driving that expansion are the company’s global reach and the flexibility of its business model. Thomas Flohr, who founded the company ...

ETH might lead the upcoming altcoin season. But will this make you rich? Experts think no! Cheaper coins with higher growth potential are always the preferred million-dollar opportunities. Here, we ...

Cyprus’ Digital Security Authority (DSA), in collaboration with the Shipping Deputy Ministry and the Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD), this week hosted a conference on maritime cybersecurity. Titled ‘Charting a ...