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The Euro has turned positive on daily charts despite softer-than-expected services activity data.A somewhat brighter market mood has triggered a moderate US dollar pullback.Later in the day, US Factory Orders and JOLTS Job Openings will provide further guidance to the USD.The EUR/USD pair eroded previous losses and is trading practically flat at 1.1645 in the European morning session. An improved market sentiment is weighing on the safe-haven USD and giving some support to the Euro, despite the weaker-than-expected Eurozone HCOB Services PMI release.Services activity in the Euro Area expanded at a 50.7 level in August, according to final data from…
It’s been five months since Hiba Al Tibi, a 32-year-old divorcee, started freelancing at Taqat, a business incubator and co-working space, in Gaza city. Working as a graphic designer, video editor and data entry specialist, she spends about eight hours a day at the space completing assignments for clients in Egypt, Sweden and soon France.Ms Al Tibi decided to freelance soon after her divorce. With both her daughters living with her ex-husband, she wanted to find a way to improve her situation. She earns about $150 a month, but with the prospective client in France, she hopes to increase that…
Australian Dollar stays silent despite Gross Domestic Product expanding 0.6% QoQ in Q2.China’s Caixin Services PMI rose to 53.0 in August, against the expected 52.5 reading.The CME FedWatch tool indicates that more than 91% of a 25-basis-point Fed rate cut is expected in September.The Australian Dollar (AUD) moves little against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday after registering 0.5% gains in the previous session. The AUD/USD pair remains subdued following Australia’s Q2 Gross Domestic Product and China’s Caixin Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). The US JOLTS Job Openings and the Fed Beige Book will be eyed later in the day.The…
Inaugural monthly analysis of the freelance economy provides an early signal of U.S. labor market shifts, revealing how businesses are engaging flexible talent August analysis shows demand for human-centric skills like fact-checking and video editing is on the rise PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Upwork Inc. (Nasdaq: UPWK), the world’s human and AI-powered work marketplace, today announced a new monthly analysis of hiring trends in the freelance economy, revealing demand for the specific skills driving business growth. The report illuminates real-time trends signaling how business leaders are hiring and aims to provide a more comprehensive picture…
Equity Bank on Tuesday announced its expansion into Nebraska after Wichita-based holding company Equity Bancshares Inc. entered into a merger agreement with Frontier Holdings LLC, the parent company of Frontier Bank. Frontier Bank serves seven Nebraska locations, including two in Lincoln and one each in Omaha, at 13333 California St., and Falls City, Madison, Norfolk and Pender. NIKOS FRAZIER, THE WORLD-HERALD “Partnering with Equity Bank positions us for long-term growth and strength in Nebraska,” Frontier Executive Chairman of the Board David Rogers said in a press release. “Equity’s resources and scale, combined with our deep community relationships, create a powerful platform for…
Businesswoman raising hand to ask a question attending a conference.getty It’s easy to get “stuck in the weeds” as a freelancer or solopreneur, focusing on client work and the day-to-day running of the business. Networking and learning new skills will likely be lower on your priority list, but they’re still crucial to helping you and your business grow. Attending industry conferences is a great way to do this. Here’s how to make the most of a conference and use it to your best advantage. 1. What To Do Before A Conference Being prepared before a conference helps set you up…
Bloomberg/GettyThe crypto token backed by the Trump family has started publicly trading, giving the holdings owned by the US president and his sons a value of roughly $5bn (£3.7bn).The Trumps launched crypto firm World Liberty Financial in the middle of the presidential campaign last year, drawing questions about potential conflicts of interest as he became entangled in a industry he would be poised to regulate.The company raised money by selling its eponymous digital tokens to investors, who were initially barred from selling. But investors voted in July to allow early purchasers, not including founders like Trump family, to sell up…
