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Crypto Casinos Surge to $81 Billion in 2024 Amid Global Scrutiny

One corner of the digital economy that hasn't let up in a year filled with volatility and regulation has been crypto casinos. These blockchain-based betting sites raked in a staggering $81.4 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in 2024 alone, as stated in a study by Yield Sec. This was…

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Friday briefing: A big, beautiful trade deal – or a mugging from the school bully?

In today’s newsletter: There’s comfort for the UK’s steel and auto industries but still tariffs to pay as the results of Starmer’s charm offensive on Trump are revealed

The Guardian - UK

Asian stocks are mixed after hopes for China-US talks, trade deal with the UK lift Wall Street

Shares are mixed in Asia as investors pin their hopes on weekend trade talks between China and the U.S. U.S. futures and oil prices logged modest gains

The Independent UK

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‘Hollowing out’: New Zealand grapples with an uncertain future as record numbers leave

Surge of departures – mostly fleeing a weak economy – fuels concern over the longer-term impact on the country as some small towns scramble for survival

The Guardian - AU

How do you get fresh blood in a 22-year-old, infamously impenetrable MMO? EVE Online hopes it's a 'player-created gig economy' that has veterans making missions for newbies: 'We're 100% sure that you will do a better job'

Space spreadsheets, meet space gig economy.

PC Gamer

Trump calls Fed Chairman Powell a 'fool' but despite relentless attacks, he may be keeping him around for one key reason

Trump previously said he could remove Powell “real fast,” but has since backed down.

Fortune

Britain hasn’t agreed a trade deal with the US – it’s ended a hostage negotiation

There will be relief for UK carmakers but not much else to celebrate: Trump’s whims still hang over the UK – and the world – economy, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

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New UK-US trade deal is a relief for Starmer but doubts, and tariffs, remain

The deal definitely puts the UK in a better position, but its impact on the wider economy might be limited

The Guardian - UK

Trump and Starmer agree historic UK-US trade deal with tariffs slashed for Britain

Labour prime minister and US president hail agreement signed in the wake of ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs that threw the global economy into crisis

The Independent UK

Interest rates: Why have they been cut and what does it mean?

Here the PA news agency looks at what the decision means and what the Bank expects to happen to the economy.

Evening Standard

Uber’s Earnings Offer Clues on the Stock and Broader Economy

Uber just released its latest quarterly earnigns results, showing investors why the ceiling might be higher for this value compounded stock.

MarketBeat

It's the norm for the Fed chairman and U.S. president to have a meeting—Powell says he's never asked for a sit-down and 'never will'

Jerome Powell has fought hard to keep the Fed out of political narratives, and said he would never request a meeting with President Trump.

Fortune

Xi Jinping's £1.6 Trillion Stimulus to Safeguard China's Economic Standing – How Will Trump Respond?

China's Xi Jinping is arming the economy with massive stimulus and rate cuts to counter Trump's tariffs. Will it tip the scales in upcoming US trade talks?

International Business Times UK

NI university leaders unite to call for political agreement on tuition fee rise

Queen’s University, Ulster University and The Open University have warned that the current funding arrangements are ‘no longer sustainable’.

Evening Standard

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Starmer promises ‘defence dividend’ through hike in military spending

The Prime Minister said the increase in spending to 2.5% of GDP will boost the economy and be felt in the pockets of workers.

The Guardian - UK

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.25% and welcomes US-UK trade deal – as it happened

Bank policymakers split 5-2-2 over this month’s interest rate decision

The Independent UK

The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates in the face of US tariffs threat

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates on Thursday as a result of the potential shock to growth emanating from the tariff policies of the Trump administration

The National (Scotland)

How Donald Trump's tariffs have impacted Scotch whisky sales – in figures

THE world’s economy is still reeling from Donald Trump’s “liberation day” on April 2 – which saw him levy tariffs on almost every country…

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Federal Reserve leaves key rate unchanged as it sees risk of higher prices

The Federal Reserve kept its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, brushing off President Donald Trump’s demands to lower borrowing costs, and said that the risks of both higher unemployment and higher inflation have risen, an unusual combination that puts the central bank in a difficult spot.

The Independent UK

Asian shares trade higher after Wall Street climbs moderately as Fed holds rates steady

Asian shares are rising moderately after a lackluster finish on Wall Street, with most shares ticking higher after the Federal Reserve left its main interest rate unchanged, as was widely expected

AAP

ANZ shares sell-off after flat cash profit of $3.6b

Investors have hit sell on ANZ shares after the big four bank posted a cash profit less than what the market hoped to see.

Salon

Powell warns of tariff consequences

The Fed chair noted that Trump's upcoming tariffs could lead to inflation and increased unemployment

Fortune

Fed might have to pick between solving unemployment or inflation

Fed Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank hasn’t faced such a scenario in a “long time.”

The Conversation

Vietnam is poised to become a top 20 economy, so why is Australia taking so long to make trade and investment links?

At a time of widespread global trade instability, Australia should be expanding and diversifying its economic partnerships. Supply chains remain fragile, and protectionist rhetoric is once again gaining traction in major Western economies.

The Independent UK

Biden Derangement Syndrome? How Trump can’t stop blaming everything under the sun on his predecessor

ANALAYSIS: Immigration, crime, trade – even the economic numbers since he left office: Biden’s name is on the lips of his successor multiple times a day to explain everything wrong with America. But will voters buy it, asks Andrew Feinberg from West Palm Beach, Florida

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