
End of Halifax Bank would be a "great loss for the town" amid reports brand could end
Halifax MP Kate Dearden says she will be “making the case firmly at the highest levels” for the Halifax Bank brand to be retained.

Halifax MP Kate Dearden says she will be “making the case firmly at the highest levels” for the Halifax Bank brand to be retained.

Gold Rate News: Gold futures decreased Rs 614 in India, settling at Rs 1,58,466 per 10g on weak global demand. June contracts saw a 0.39% drop on MCX, as global prices fell by 0.17% to USD 4,475.04/oz. Analysts credit the decline to poor global signals.

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BitcoinWorld Euro faces key test at 1.1570 support against US dollar, says UOB Analysts at United Overseas Bank (UOB) have identified the 1.1570 level as a critical support zone for the euro against the US dollar, shifting market attention to whether the shared currency can hold its ground in the coming sessions. Technical outlook turns cautious According to UOB’s currency strategy team, the EUR/USD pair has entered a [...] This post Euro faces key test at 1.1570 support against US dollar, says UOB first appeared on BitcoinWorld .

China will work with the US on "reasonable" concerns regarding its rare earth export controls, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday, in a statement that defended its restrictions as legitimate and lawful. Introduced in April 2025 in retaliation for US President Donald Trump's so-called Liberation Day tariffs, Beijing's controls continue to restrict exports of certain rare earths and other minerals, an issue that US officials have repeatedly acknowledged.

European shares edged lower on Wednesday as investors remained cautious over inflation risks linked to the ongoing war, while markets closely monitored negotiations between the United States and Iran. The pan-European STOXX Europe 600 slipped 0.2% to 610.37 points as of 0701 GMT. Regional markets also traded lower, with Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 both declining 0.2%. Inflation concerns weigh on sentiment Investor sentiment remained under pressure as concerns over war-driven inflation continued to impact bond markets. Brent crude traded at around $110 a barrel, reflecting ongoing concerns surrounding geopolitical tensions and energy supply risks. At the same time, bonds remained under pressure as money markets anticipated at least two interest rate hikes from the European Central Bank before...

Market analysis written by Christopher Tahir, Senior Financial Markets Strategist at Exness.

TAIPEI, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In a historic milestone, Taiwan has skyrocketed five places to enter the global top 20 for the first time, securing the 20th position worldwide and 4th in East Asia, according to the newly released 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem Index by the...

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BitcoinWorld Ark Invest Adds $4.4M in Bullish Stock, Signaling Confidence in Crypto Trading Platforms Ark Invest, the asset management firm led by prominent investor Cathie Wood, has increased its exposure to the digital asset sector with a significant purchase of stock in Bullish, a regulated crypto trading platform. According to data compiled by The Block, the firm acquired approximately $4.4 million worth of Bullish shares over two trading sessions [...] This post Ark Invest Adds $4.4M in Bullish Stock, Signaling Confidence in Crypto Trading Platforms first appeared on BitcoinWorld .

UBS upgrades Packaging Corp. of America stock rating on pricing power