US credit card rates hit record highs
Credit card interest rates in the US have climbed to a record high of 23.99% in July, according to Investopedia. The rate increase continued even though credit card rates rose…
US corporate bankruptcies at highest since 2010, worst yet to come
The number of corporate bankruptcies is rising worldwide, in some countries reaching levels not seen since the 2008 financial crisis, Bloomberg reported. This is likely just the start of a…
Nations Stockpiling Gold To Protect Against Russia-Like Sanctions
An increasing number of countries are opting to repatriate their gold reserves as a safeguard against potential sanctions akin to those imposed by the West on Russia, according to a…
Syphilis Cases In The US And Across The West Skyrocketing
Syphilis is spreading at an alarming rate, reaching its highest levels in over 70 years in the US, according to the latest official data, with cases ramping up 32% between…
Saudi National Bank was denied taking 40% stake in Credit Suisse
Saudi National Bank wanted to increase its stake in Credit Suisse to around 40% from 9.88%, but was prevented from doing so by Swiss regulator FINMA, Blick newspaper reported on…