Apple Card Promotion for Free Six-Month Uber One Trial

Thursday, May 8, 2025, 6:20 pm more...

Apple Card holders are enjoying a six‐month free trial of Uber One, with emails firmly confirming the benefit. The promotion reinforces Apple’s continuous efforts at spicing up its financial products, turning an everyday perk into a ride-along treat for loyal users.

appleinsider.com / Apple Card holders can get six months of Uber One for free

macrumors.com / Apple Card Users Get a Free Six Month Uber One Trial

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Fed Chair Powell’s live briefing on rate policy

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 2:20 pm more...

Fed Chair Powell addressed market concerns with a live update that firmly rejected President Trump’s calls for rate cuts. Speaking amid rising inflation and stagflation fears, Powell outlined the Fed’s commitment to a cautious, measured monetary policy while dismissing politically charged demands for immediate easing.

reuters.com/business / Shares firm on hopes for trade deals, dollar tries to hold post-Fed bounce - Reuters

zerohedge.com / Watch Live: Fed Chair Powell Explains Why It's Different Now Vs September

www.ft.com/ / Federal Reserve warns of rising economic risks as it holds rates steady - Financial Times

zerohedge.com / Fed Rejects Trump Calls To Cut Rates: Warns Of "Increased" Stagflationary "Uncertainty"

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 2 days ago #banking #finance #treasury #economy +

Apple re-enters corporate debt market with bond offering

Monday, May 5, 2025, 8:20 pm more...

Apple has broken its recent silence on debt by pricing its first corporate bond in two years. Managed by top-tier banks, this financing move signals a savvy comeback into debt markets while subtly reminding competitors that innovation often comes with a dash of financial audacity.

techinasia.com / Apple to sell corporate bonds for first time since 2023

reuters.com/business / Apple prices first bond offering in 2 years - Reuters

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Taiwan Dollar Surges to Record Levels Against the US Dollar

Sunday, May 4, 2025, 10:20 pm more...

Bloomberg reports a striking rally in the Taiwan Dollar with one update noting a dramatic 4% jump—the largest since 1988—and another citing a 2% surge to a two‐year high. The market’s fluctuating metrics underscore a volatile yet buoyant forex environment.

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tomshardware.com / 10% surge in Taiwanese currency vs US dollar could hurt PC and components pricing

reuters.com/business / Taiwan says no exchange rate tariff talks with US as currency soars - Reuters

bloomberg.com/technology / Taiwan Stocks See Second Day of Inflows Amid Currency Surge - Bloomberg.com

techinasia.com / Taiwan dollar rise hits chip, auto part maker

permalink / 8 stories from sources in 5 days ago #banking #finance #asia #economy +