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By Karen Brettell NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Japanese yen rose off a five-month low against the dollar on Friday after a summary of opinions from the Bank of Japan’s December policy meeting showed some policymakers gaining confidence in an imminent rate increase, while the Japanese central bank also cut its monthly bond purchases. Some Bank of Japan policymakers saw conditions falling into place for an imminent rate hike with one predicting a move “in the near future,” keeping alive the chance of a January hike. The BOJ held interest rates steady at 0.25% at this month’s meeting, a move…
If you’re constantly losing your stuff, or know someone who is, now’s a great time to invest in a few AirTags. A four-pack of Apple’s Bluetooth trackers are on sale for $70 at the moment, which is a record-low price and a bit cheaper than they were during the Black Friday shopping period. You’re getting a $30 discount on the pack, and it breaks down to only $17.50 per tracker.Apple AirTags easily made our list of the best Bluetooth trackers, and this is especially true if you’re already tied into the company’s ecosystem. The finding network is vast and comprehensive,…
Tech tools from brands like Fit:match, Future and Halotherapy Solutions are making training smarter and more individualizedTechnology has certainly advanced all areas of life, but its reach and impact on the fitness and wellness industry are still in the early stages. It’s an area where leading brands are poised to transform the member experience.Fit:match may have set out to serve the fashion sector, but the company’s advanced 3D body scanning technology now sees a massive opportunity in fitness. Sensing the increased demand and interest in hyper-personalized health and fitness data, Fit:match and its patented platform are ready to change the…
Bitget has unveiled a big update for its BGB token, with plans for ongoing quarterly repurchases and burns. Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has announced updates to its Bitget Token (BGB) whitepaper, introducing new changes to its tokenomics. According to a Friday announcement, Bitget will burn 800 million BGB tokens held by the core team, representing 40% of the total token supply. This burn will reduce the overall BGB supply to 1.2 billion tokens, with 100% of the remaining tokens in circulation. Bitget plans to release on-chain records of the burn, the press release reads. Amid the news, BGB’s price soared 23%…
Catch up on any DISRUPT videos you missed (or want to re-watch), including insights on fit tech, smart equipment and AIFitness and wellness brands are using technology in increasingly creative ways, although there’s much that can still be done to increase innovation and make the member experience more seamless. As part of DISRUPT, Athletech News’ can’t-miss video series, industry leaders dove deep into artificial intelligence (AI), fit tech, VR fitness and more to offer an inside look into how fitness and wellness brands are leveraging tech to create a better future for our industry and the entire population.In case you…
Burger King blends nostalgia with cutting-edge tech, creating a unique loyalty experience that keeps … [+] customers coming back for moregetty As the holiday season winds down, Burger King has still gifting its most loyal customers: a free Original Chicken Sandwich with any $1 purchase, available for one day only on December 27 as part of the brand’s month-long “31 Days of Deals” campaign. But this isn’t just about a sandwich—it’s about why fast food chains are turning to holiday freebies to foster loyalty and rekindle emotional connections with their fans. ForbesKrispy Kreme’s ‘Day Of The Dozens’—Why We Can’t Resist…
(Bloomberg) — US equity futures declined after Thursday’s muted session on Wall Street, while European stocks gained in subdued holiday trading as the year draws to a close. Most Read from Bloomberg The 10-year Treasury yield hovered near a seven-month high and a gauge of the dollar was steady, on track for its best year since 2015. The S&P 500 ended Thursday flat, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 fell 0.1% in quiet post-holiday session as mixed jobless claims data did little to alter bets on the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook. With the economy remaining resilient, investors are concerned President-elect Donald…
Debutant fast bowler Corbin Bosch, batting at number nine, hit an attacking 81 not out and took South Africa to a 90-run first-innings lead on the second day of the first Test against Pakistan at SuperSport Park on Friday. South Africa was bowled out for 301 in reply to Pakistan’s 211. The hosts were just two runs ahead when opener Aiden Markram was eighth man out for 89. But Bosch, who has a first-class batting average above 40, shared stands of 41 with Kagiso Rabada (13) and 47 with Dane Paterson (12). The debutant hit 15 fours in a 93-ball…
It’s that quiet, end-of-December period for tech news. Still, alongside our usual retrospectives on tech in 2024, the Russian government is cracking down crypto, and final seasons of hit Netflix phenomena are on their way.First, according to reports by the state-owned news agency Tass, the Russian government banned crypto mining in ten regions for six years. Russia has cited the industry’s high power consumption rates as the primary reason behind the ban. Crypto mining operations already account for nearly 2.5 percent of US energy use. The Russian ban takes effect on January 1 and lasts until March 15, 2031. The…
Aiden Markram was 19 runs short of a Test century at lunch on Friday as South Africa reached 180-5 on the second day of the first Test in reply to Pakistan’s first innings total of 211. Markram has been under pressure after a series of low scores for South Africa but showed his value to the team with a chanceless knock that left South Africa 31 runs in arrears with five wickets in hand at Centurion. He will resume on 81 with Kyle Verreynne (0 not out) after lunch, looking to build a lead for the hosts as they chase…