Fixed yields attract investors ahead of rate cuts
Investors are rushing into fixed yield opportunities before interest rates are cut, as central banks signal looser monetary policies due to cooling inflation.
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Helikon Investments increases stake in Bank of Cyprus
Helikon Investments Limited has raised its stake in the Bank of Cyprus from 2.04% to 4.04% of the share capital.
Taxes should not wag the tail of the investment dog, but that’s what Trudeau wants
The Canadian federal budget includes a proposal to increase the capital gains inclusion rate to 66.7% from 50% for dispositions effective after June 24, 2024.
More than half wine sold in Cyprus made locally
– 55 per cent of wines available in Cyprus are made locally
– Exports of Cyprus wine amounted to €1.3 million in 2023
Nvidia 5yr return over 1,700%, more than Apple and Amazon
Nvidia’s five-year investment return is over 1,700%, seven times more than Apple’s and 18 times more than Amazon’s.
Childhood bullying: forms, signs and how to help victims
Fact: One in five pupils in Cyprus is a victim of school bullying, according to a study conducted by the Paedagogical Institute in collaboration with the University of Cyprus.
No cost to Cypriots until Great Sea Connector is operational
Cypriot consumers should not pay anything for the Great Sea Interconnector until the project is operational.
Oil ends week in negative territory, despite tensions
Fact: Despite escalating geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran, oil prices closed the week lower and are still below recent highs.
US regional banks seen booking more commercial property losses, loan sales
US regional banks are expected to set aside more money to cover potential commercial real estate (CRE) losses and sell more property loans as the sector remains under pressure a year after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.
Don Wooten: Taxes are dues we pay to be part of this society
The author, Don Wooten, reflects on his attitude towards paying taxes and the importance of contributing to society through taxes. He mentions his belief that taxes are necessary for the common good and expresses a willingness to pay them, despite some frustrations with how tax money is sometimes used.