Manhattan’s real estate market is experiencing a significant shift towards buyers, as apartment prices have decreased and inventory has increased. Reports show that in the second quarter of 2024, the average real estate sales price in Manhattan fell by 3% to just over $2 million. Additionally, the median price dropped by 2% to $1.2 million,
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The report from UBS regarding Apple’s market share decline in China is a significant concern for investors. The consecutive monthly declines in iPhone sell-through should be a red flag for those holding Apple stock. It is essential to closely monitor the situation in China and how it may impact Apple’s overall performance moving forward. With
The second quarter of the year was marked by a significant amount of buzz surrounding Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). However, despite this excitement, the digital assets landscape as a whole experienced mixed performance. According to a research report by broker Canaccord Genuity, crypto assets lagged behind more traditional assets during this period. This lag can
In a surprising turn of events, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a new coalition cabinet that sparked a positive response from investors, leading to a rally in the South African rand. The inclusion of the leader of the former opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) in key government positions has brought about optimism in the market. President Ramaphosa’s
As weak Chinese business activity data took center stage on Monday, most Asian currencies struggled to break out of a tight range. The Chinese yuan remained under pressure, with the USDCNY pair hovering around levels last seen in November. The mixed signals from China’s manufacturing sector, with government PMI data painting a bleak picture while
The recent snap election in France has had a significant impact on the global currency markets, particularly on the euro. The far-right National Rally (RN) party led by Marine Le Pen emerged as the winner in the first round of the parliamentary elections, albeit by a smaller margin than expected. This outcome has led to
France’s recent snap election has sent shockwaves through the political and financial landscape, with the far-right National Rally (RN) emerging as the leading party in the first round. The uncertainty surrounding the final outcome of the election has left investors on edge, bracing for further volatility in the markets. Following the results of the first
Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” has achieved a remarkable milestone by joining the prestigious billion-dollar club. The animated sequel has surpassed $1 billion in worldwide box office revenue, solidifying its status as the highest-grossing film of 2024. This achievement marks a significant success for the film industry, particularly in a post-pandemic era where theatrical
Billionaire investor Peter Thiel recently shared his views on Bitcoin, suggesting that the cryptocurrency may have already reached a substantial portion of its potential value. He expressed skepticism about the possibility of significant price increases for Bitcoin in the foreseeable future, indicating that the days of dramatic growth may be over. Thiel’s cautious outlook on
Sonic, the first atomic SVM chain enabling sovereign game economies on Solana, has recently achieved a significant milestone with the launch of its incentivized testnet named “Odyssey.” This testnet has successfully connected over 100,000 wallets and facilitated more than 17 million transactions, setting the stage for a successful mainnet launch in the near future. Backed