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Philstar.comSeptember 25, 2025 | 8:00am MANILA, Philippines – Serbiz, the AI-native gig marketplace designed to help anyone start and grow a side hustle, announced its upcoming fundraising initiative. Backed in its pre-seed round by global venture builder Antler, Serbiz is now scaling its impact with AI-driven agents that lower barriers to entry for Gen Z and first-time earners. What sets Serbiz apart is its proprietary AI agents, Earnie and Scout, built to automate the hardest parts of hustling: discovery, matching and monetization. Earnie acts as a personal hustle coach, analyzing a user’s tacit knowledge, lived experiences and in-app behavior to…

Gold price gains ground to near $3,750 in Thursday’s early Asian session.Geopolitical tensions and uncertainty boost the safe-haven flows. Fed Powell’s cautious remarks on potential interest rate cuts might cap the Gold’s upside. Gold price (XAU/USD) trades in positive territory around $3,750 during the early Asian session on Thursday. The precious metal edges higher amid expectations of further US rate cuts from the Federal Reserve (Fed) this year and persistent geopolitical risks.The Fed cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points (bps) at its September meeting, bringing the Federal Funds Rate to a target range of 4.00% to 4.25%. A Summary of Economic Projections…

Phil Kahnke/Banded.com When waterfowlers talk about freelancing, they are usually discussing a mobile style of hunting that occurs outside the confines of a permanent blind. Although it can include some private land scenarios (knocking on farmhouse doors on the prairies, for example), freelancing is mostly a public land endeavor, where you’re free to scout and hunt in a manner that suits you, and where success depends on your skill in putting together a strategy after considering a host of conditions and variables. Freelancing is rarely easy, but it’s far and away my favorite way to hunt. From the big rivers…

WakeMed is warning patients on Wednesday that those with UnitedHealthcare as their insurance provider could lose coverage at the hospital if the two sides do not reach a contract agreement. The health care provider signed a contract with the insurance provider to cover patients under UnitedHealthcare in 2022. The contract is set to expire on November 15. If the two sides cannot reach an agreement, WakeMed’s facilities and specialty providers in the Raleigh area will be out of network for people enrolled in the following plans: Employer-sponsored and individual commercial plansMedicare Advantage plans, including Group Retiree and Dual Special Needs…

If you’re a New York City-based theater lover with experience in video production, BroadwayWorld wants you on our team. We’re on the hunt for Broadway-savvy freelance videographers to help us cover a wide variety of theatrical events in New York City, including Broadway openings, concerts, press previews, red carpets, and more. Plus, you’ll get a chance to have your work featured on the world’s leading website for all things Broadway. Proficiency in both filming and editing is required. Candidates must have quick access to New York City’s theatre district. Pay varies based on the duration and complexity of each shoot.…

US stocks fell on Wednesday, as Wall Street digested mixed messaging from Fed officials on US interest rates. The S&P 500 (^GSPC) and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) declined by about 0.2%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) dropped 0.3%. The declines marked a reversal from the indexes’ earlier gains. Debate over the prospects for US interest rate cuts — the big focus for markets right now — appeared to pressure stocks. Comments from Federal Reserve officials this week have hinted at growing disagreement on what the path of policy should be, given the cracks showing in the labor…

Freelancer man working on laptop while sitting at a desk at home. gettyBeing a freelancer comes with a unique set of challenges, one of the most universal challenges being that we are strapped for time.There are only so many hours in the day to complete client work, let alone manage your own marketing and the administration side of your business. But the fact of the matter is that time is money.Implementing an efficient tech stack is one way to free up your time so that you can focus on needle-moving, revenue-generating activities. Your tech stack needs tools to help you…

The central bank said all other instructions in this regard shall remain unchanged. TBS Report 23 September, 2025, 03:35 pm Last modified: 23 September, 2025, 04:02 pm File photo of Bangladesh Bank. Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS”> File photo of Bangladesh Bank. Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS Bangladesh Bank has doubled the ceiling for advance import payments, aiming to ease trade transactions. “To further simplify trade transactions, it has been decided to enhance the aforesaid limits to $20,000 and $50,000, respectively,” said a BB circular issued today (23 September). Previously, the central bank allowed advance payment of up to $10,000 or equivalent without a…

I started at Disney in 2011 with an eight-month internship as a cast member. My end goal was to go back after finishing my degree and rise through the company’s ranks. When I was young, my parents took me to Disneyland. I was wearing a pair of Mickey ears, and I remember seeing Mickey Mouse go by on his train float. He pointed at me, then at his own ears, and then back to my ears. It became a core memory, so for the longest time, I felt a strong personal connection to the Disney brand. I was dedicated to…

Australian Dollar advances after the release of the Monthly Consumer Price Index on Wednesday.Australia’s Monthly Consumer Price Index climbed by 3.0% YoY in August, following the previous increase of 2.8%.Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled that additional rate cuts remain possible if the FOMC determines more accommodation is necessary.The Australian Dollar (AUD) appreciates against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, following the release of Australia’s Monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI), which climbed by 3.0% year-over-year in August, following a 2.8% increase reported in July.Australia’s preliminary S&P Global Composite PMI fell to 52.1 in September, from 55.5 prior, marking the lowest reading…