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Guyana remains one of the world’s fastest-growing economies while its government debt burden has declined and unemployment has fallen sharply, according to a new report from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).The latest Caribbean Economics Quarterly shows that despite increased borrowing to finance roads, schools and other infrastructure projects, the share of government revenue used to service debt has fallen significantly since the start of oil production.Before oil production began, Guyana spent about seven cents of every dollar collected by the government on debt payments. That figure has since declined to approximately five cents.“Guyana remains a low-debt case, driven by continued…

If you’ve heard of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) at all, it’s most likely in a negative context. For most people, they bring to mind vastly overpriced ‘jpeg’ images, crazy valuations and Ponzi schemes. But there’s an alternative view, one in which NFTs are ushering in unprecedented opportunities in a new creator-led economy. Let’s deal with definitions first. NFTs are digital files, such as images, audio, photos and videos. Music NFTs can be songs, albums, videos, visual artworks, ticket stubs, merch, tickets – there aren’t any restrictions on what can be tokenised. They are called ‘non-fungible’ because they have digital identifiers, or…

Milestone marks five decades of expanding investor access, lowering costs, and helping millions build long-term wealth VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today marks the 50th anniversary of First Index Investment Trust, the fund that would become Vanguard 500 Index Fund. Its creation helped usher in a new era of investing by providing investors with broad market exposure through a simple, accessible approach. The fund launched on August 31, 1976, and sought to track the performance of the S&P 500 Index, providing investors with a low-cost way to own a broad cross-section of the U.S. stock market. Over…

Helium Evolution CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Helium Evolution Incorporated (TSXV:HEVI) (OTCQB: HEEVF) (“HEVI” or the “Company”), announces that its common shares are now eligible for electronic clearing and settlement in the United States (“U.S.”) through the Depository Trust Company (“DTC”).   DTC eligibility is expected to simplify the process of trading and enhance liquidity of HEVI’s shares in the United States. The Company’s shares recently began trading on the OTCQB Venture Market (“OTCQB”) under the ticker symbol HEEVF. DTC is a subsidiary of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, a U.S. company that manages the electronic clearing…

A wallet attributed to HyperLabs, the development organization behind Hyperliquid, requested the unstaking of 433,000 $HYPE tokens on Aug. 30, according to blockchain analyst Ember. The position was valued at approximately $36.14 million when Ember reported the transaction. That valuation implies an average $HYPE price near $83.46, but the dollar value will change with the token’s market price. The withdrawal is expected to clear the protocol’s seven-day unstaking queue on Sept. 6. HyperLabs has not publicly explained its purpose. HyperLabs placed 433,000 $HYPE into the exit queue The wallet’s staking activity is visible through its HypurrScan profile. The explorer records…

Private equity and venture capital investments in India surged to $4.1 billion in July, a 3% YoY increase. Discover key sectors, deal sizes, and future outlook.Key PointsPE/VC investments in India rose 3% year-on-year to USD 4.1 billion in July.The number of deals decreased, but higher ticket sizes led to increased investment value.Buyout investments jumped 176%, and startup investments grew 90% year-on-year.Infrastructure, financial services, and food & agriculture led sectoral investments.Fundraising activity also increased, with USD 2.5 billion raised across eight funds.Mumbai, Aug 31 (PTI) Private equity and venture capital funds’ investments in India increased 3 per cent year-on-year to USD…

Clarity given on classification of NFTs and virtual goods and services, including those provided in the metaverseThe UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has reported a steep increase in trade mark applications relating to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and virtual goods and services. Accordingly, it has released clarificatory classification guidance, which follows similar, though less detailed, updates from the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the US Patent and Trademark Office. The UKIPO makes explicit points that are important for brand owners looking to register UK trade marks covering NFTs and virtual goods and services: NFTs will not be accepted as a…

Each month, this space will offer a view on how international events are impacting the Italian economic fabric. The series will focus not just on the operational impact of geopolitical events, but on how they change the strategic outlook for Italian firms and their partners. Each issue will aim to shed light on key opportunities (and risks) for Italian economic actors in an increasingly contested world order. As strategic competition gains traction, businesses that observe and learn to be comfortable in a fast-moving context will thrive. This space aims to help the observation leg of this journey. Occasionally, articles will…

A typical property with the UK average house price of £278,784 would benefit from an increase of £66,500 if it were in one of these areas, the analysis showed.The most expensive National Park to live in is the New Forest where the average house price is £563,000. This is followed by the South Downs where the typical price tag is £485,000 and the Peak District where an average property sells for £450,000, according to Nationwide.Andrew Harvey, senior economist at Nationwide, said: “National Parks are highly desirable areas to live in thanks to the beautiful countryside. Those living in the parks…

Silema, Malta, Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — RakeBears mint is live. RakeBears is the first NFT collection from Rakebit, a no-KYC crypto casino and sportsbook. It counts exactly 1,000 bears on Ethereum. Every bear is a mystery box with utility tied to Rakebit’s VIP program. Full details are available on the official RakeBears page. Here is the short version. Users can mint a sealed box for $100. It opens immediately and reveals a tier. Inside is a promo code for Rakebit that can provide access to a corresponding VIP status and promotional benefits, subject to the platform’s applicable terms and…