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China’s Trade Balance for August, in Chinese Yuan (CNY) terms, arrived at CNY732.7 billion, widening from the previous figure of CNY705.18 billion.Exports rose 4.8% YoY in August vs. 8% in July. The country’s imports advanced 1.7% YoY in the same period vs. 4.8% recorded previously.In US Dollar (USD) terms, China’s Trade Surplus expanded more than expected in August.Trade Balance arrived at +102.33B versus +99.2B expected and +98.24B prior.Exports (YoY): 4.4% vs. 5% expected and 7.2% last.Imports (YoY): 1.3% vs. 3% expected and 4.1% previous.Meanwhile, China’s August Trade Surplus with the United States (US) came in at $20.3B in August, down from $23.7B in July.FX implicationsAUD/USD extends…

“I don’t pray to fashion’s altar.” Have you ever stalked someone on LinkedIn and wondered how on earth they managed to land that wildly impressive job? While the internet and social media might have us believe that our ideal job is a mere pipe dream, the individuals who have these jobs were, believe it or not, in the same position once, fantasising over someone else’s seemingly unattainable job. But behind the awe-inspiring titles and the fancy work events lies a heck of a lot of hard work. So what lessons have been learnt and what skills have proved invaluable in…

Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD Pushes Toward $3,600 as Fed Cuts Loom Gold (XAU/USD) is trading at unprecedented levels, with spot prices holding near $3,586 per ounce and futures climbing above $3,650, as a combination of weak U.S. data, dovish Federal Reserve expectations, and sustained central bank demand intensify the momentum. The rally has already delivered a 36% gain year-to-date, and in just the first week of September, gold added another 4%, setting the stage for a potential test of $4,000 before year-end. Record Surge Fueled by Weak U.S. Labor Data and Fed Bets The August Nonfarm Payrolls data shocked markets…

Here’s what most freelancers get backwards: they spend all day building other people’s dreams while their own business barely gets scraps of leftover time. But what if you flipped that around? Just 90 minutes a day focused on YOUR business instead of always chasing the next client deadline—that’s how you stop the feast-or-famine cycle for good. In this article, we show you how to get started. As Westminster buzzes with speculation over a reshuffle at Number 10 and the Chancellor’s role being “sidelined,” Nigel Botterill, founder of Entrepreneurs Circle, delivers a blunt reminder to UK business owners: growth isn’t conjured…

Dear Liz: I own a house with my longtime boyfriend. If one of us dies, how does the capital gains step-up affect the other?Answer: The deceased partner’s share of the home will get a new basis for tax purposes. The survivor’s share will not.Tax basis helps determine how much of a capital gains tax bill you might face when you sell a home or any other asset that gained value over time. Your basis is generally what you paid for the home, plus qualifying improvements.Inherited assets typically get a step-up in tax basis to their current market value, which means…

By Egufe Yafugborhi Vanguard freelancer Miss Chioma Onuegbu, who passed away recently, was buried Friday in her home community of Akwulli Okwu, Ikeduru Local Government Area, Imo State. Clergy, grieving colleagues, family, and community neighbors testified to her humility, commitment to duty, faith, and courage while she was alive. Miss Onuegbu had long served with Vanguard’s Uyo, Akwa Ibom state editorial team until her untimely passing from illness. The Service of Songs on Thursday night preceded the funeral Mass at St. Brendan’s Catholic Parish, Okwu, and the interment at her family compound. Tears and tributes flowed from mourners from far…

Fahmida Khatun, executive director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) and a member of the board of directors of Bangladesh Bank, has weighed in on the government’s plan to merge five struggling Islamic banks – First Security Islami Bank, Global Islami Bank, Union Bank, Social Islami Bank and EXIM Bank.  Talking with The Business Standard, Fahmida warns that while the move aims to prevent a systemic collapse, it risks rewarding corruption unless accompanied by strict accountability and deep reforms at the central bank. Why rescue corrupt banks with taxpayer money? Keep updated, follow The Business Standard’s Google news channel…

I’m writing this from my usual corner table at my local pub in Hartlepool. I’m nursing my second 0% ale of the afternoon and trying to look like I belong here, rather than someone who’s turned Wetherspoons into my personal office. My laptop is open, I’m tapping away quietly, and I’ve just ordered a round of chips to justify my continued occupation of this prime real estate. To me, that’s how working in public should be: a bit of self-awareness and basic manners.Which is why the news that Starbucks Korea has had to ban customers from bringing printers and desktop computers…

London’s $930-billion gold market could be set for a “transformative” shake-up, as the World Gold Council (WGC) looks to digitalize the metal. On Wednesday, the WGC — a trade body that represents the gold industry — launched a proposal for the roll-out of Pooled Gold Interest (PGI) tokens backed by physical gold bars held in London, which could be used to trade bullion and use it as collateral. The tradeable PGIs would give market participants legally enforceable ownership of vaulted gold and allow traders to buy fractions of 400-ounce bars for the first time, according to Mike Oswin, global head…

Jhelum, Pakistan, Sept. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A groundbreaking milestone in the global gig economy is here with the official launch of 247Tasker, Pakistan’s first international freelance platform designed to unite both high-tech professionals and domestic taskers on a single, inclusive marketplace. Founded by entrepreneur Haroon Usman and led by CEO Hamza Khalid, 247Tasker is pioneering a new model for the future of work by merging digital and on-site freelancing opportunities while promoting economic equality. The platform’s vision is bold yet simple: to level the playing field between knowledge workers and skilled tradespeople by giving all professionals access to…