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Bitcoin (BTC-USD) opened at $63,788.52 on Friday, July 17, 2026, down 1.4% from Thursday’s opening price. The value of bitcoin fell to $63,130.40 by 8:33 a.m. ET. Ethereum (ETH-USD) opened at $1,863.16 on Friday, July 17, 2026, down 2.8% from Thursday’s opening price. The value of ethereum moved down to $1,832.29 as of 8:33 a.m. ET. Bitcoin’s time above $65,000 and ethereum’s time over $1,900 was short-lived this week as a sixth day of U.S. airstrikes against Iran has dulled risk-based investments like crypto. The prices of ethereum and bitcoin have resettled this morning at levels seen earlier in the…

This Week in Macroeconomics – Issue 66Welcome to the latest issue of This Week in Macroeconomics. This week, Phyllis Papadavid takes stock of China’s latest growth data, which showed a sharper than expected growth slowdown. Despite the geopolitical and economic uncertainty linked to the Iran war, export and manufacturing growth signaled strength. Policy support, and an evolving growth model, targeting innovative technology, suggest positive regional spillovers for emerging economies. Source link

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Global education provider Kaplan and the CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) Association, the leading professional body for alternative investment education and credentialing, today announced a partnership that will help more financial professionals gain access to CAIA.nxt™ certificates and microcredentials. This collaboration expands access to CAIA.nxt™ education through Kaplan’s global learner network, helping more financial professionals build practical expertise to navigate the rapidly expanding $25 trillion alternatives market. As part of this commitment to accessible professional development, the partnership will offer Kaplan students a 10% discount on enrollment, enabling them to build investment credibility through modular, expert-led content.Kaplan…

An insolvency search is a useful starting point for identifying whether a business has entered formal financial distress. It provides a clear snapshot of insolvency events, but it only reflects what has already happened. However, to make stronger trading decisions, your business needs ongoing visibility of customer and supplier risk. Financial health can change quickly, so combining insolvency search data with constant credit monitoring and broader business intelligence can help spot any potential issues before they affect your cash flow. At Allianz Trade UK, our trade credit insurance goes beyond a basic insolvency search. Not only does it protect your…

The draws continue to narrow at the YONEX Northern Marianas Open, and with the field wide open, both seeded players and underdogs brought their best in a bid for coveted semifinal spots. In their first international outing as a duo in nearly a year, Tori Aizawa/Hina Osawa (JPN) toppled 2024 Olympic silver medalist Jeong Na Eun (KOR) and her partner Cho Song Hyun in the mixed doubles. With a swift start to the match, the Japanese pair darted around the court, carefully placing the shuttle just out of reach of their opponents. Cho/Jeong found a rhythm in the second game…

Ripple XRP is trading at $1.08, down more than 60% from its all-time high of $3.65 set on July 18, 2025, and the search data tells the same story the price chart does. According to Google Trends, worldwide XRP search interest peaked at a score of 100 during the week of July 13–20, 2025, exactly when the cryptocurrency hit its record high. By the week of July 12–19, 2026, that score had collapsed to 9, a 91% decline that reflects not just falling prices but a fundamental evaporation of retail attention. The central tension this data surfaces: XRP spent years…

Iraq’s latest collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) marks more than a technical upgrade to the Central Bank of Iraq’s forecasting capabilities. It represents an important step toward building stronger economic governance in a country where oil continues to dominate public finances and macroeconomic stability. The IMF’s technical assistance programme, delivered through its Institute for Capacity Development (ICD) in partnership with the Middle East Regional Technical Assistance Center (METAC), has equipped the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI) with a customized Macroeconomic Foundations Tool (MFT) that enables policymakers to simulate economic scenarios, improve inflation and exchange-rate analysis, and better understand…

Helen Easton said: “We will continue to develop our policies, culture and employee experience with Platinum status firmly in our sights.” Darlington Building Society has been awarded Investors in People Gold accreditation, recognising its commitment to creating an inclusive workplace.  The accreditation followed survey feedback and assessment, with Darlington scoring above the sector average. Darlington’s strongest scoring areas included leading and inspiring people, living the organisation’s values and behaviours, and empowering and involving colleagues.  The assessment highlighted positive relationships between managers and teams, clear pride in working at the Society, and strong understanding of the Society’s values. Helen Easton, chief…

Warren Buffett served as chief executive officer of the Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA +0.73%)(BRKB +0.82%) holding company for 60 years between 1965 and 2025. His investment decisions turned it into a conglomerate with numerous wholly owned subsidiaries, a $357 billion stock portfolio, and a $1 trillion valuation. Berkshire stock delivered a compound annual return of 19.7% during Buffett’s tenure, so an investment of $500 in 1965 would have grown to a whopping $24 million by the time he stepped down. But he was a full-time professional, and he always knew the average investor would struggle to replicate his results. For that…

Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: PAR) has announced the conversion of convertible notes into ordinary fully paid shares, with 9,437,229 new shares issued on 17 July 2026. The conversion stems from the exercise of 900,000 convertible notes (PARAAD) that have been converted into ordinary shares at an issue price of AUD 0.15 per security. The move increases the company’s quoted equity capital and reflects the ongoing conversion of debt-like instruments into equity as part of the company’s capital management strategy. Key Points Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals Limited (PAR) has lodged an application for quotation of 9,437,229 ordinary fully paid shares issued on 17…