Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Forbes: U.S. Saw More Than 80,000 Cryptocurrency Frauds In 2020, Report Says

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

Last year, while bitcoin prices were booming so was crypto-related fraud.

In the U.S. alone 82,135 crimes involving cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, ethereum, and other digital currencies got reported. Read more here.

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Friday, June 25, 2021

Forbes: COVID-19 And All Its Rules Could Slam Spain’s Economy This Summer

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Just when we all thought the end of the pandemic was in sight comes a piece of shockingly bad news for Spain, Britain, and the rest of Europe. Read more here


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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Forbes: Investors Sink $77 Billion Into Mutual Funds And ETFs Over Last Month

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

The largest share of that haul, 58%, went into funds that specialize in bonds, both taxable and municipal. Read more here.


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Forbes: Recession May Be Over Soon For Germany

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Germany’s epic recession maybe closer to ending than you think.

The largest economy in Europe has been contracting for well over a year, but leading indicators show that businesses are beginning to bounce back with some vigor.

Read more here.


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Barron's: This Copper Miner Is Facing New Taxes in Chile. The Stock Is Already Taking a Hit.

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

Shares of copper mining company Antofagasta look set to deflate because of a political lurch to the left in Chile, raising the possibility of higher taxes on resource companies. Recent drops in the price of copper aren’t helping either. Read more here.

Copper mine
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