Cyprus remains a prime destination for investors eyeing lucrative deals in the real estate sector, as the island offers a variety of investment opportunities for both local and foreign investors, according to a leading real estate company. The biggest opportunity at the moment is on the south east coast, in Larnaca, as the government moves … Read more
The African National Congress (ANC) was holding last-minute talks with other parties on Thursday to thrash out a deal to form South Africa’s next government, as its secretary-general said it aimed to work with as many parties as possible. The broad parameters of a deal need to be agreed in time for the first convening … Read more
A new report shows that indirect tax professionals are challenged by the increasingly global and digital business environment — and more tech means they need more people with tech skills In a world in which business operations are increasingly global and digital, the challenges surrounding indirect tax and compliance are becoming more complex. To learn … Read more
West Texas Intermediate remains steady with thin trading, possibly due to anticipation of upcoming producer price figures from the US. The WTI crude oil hovers around $78.00 per barrel in European trading on Thursday. Oil traders have absorbed the hawkish stance maintained by the US Federal Reserve, with the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) keeping … Read more
While more strategic tax leaders are most concerned that the 2024 election will result in changes to certain Inflation Reduction Act renewable energy credits, tax tacticians are most concerned about changes to federal corporate tax rates, according to a new survey from top six accounting firm BDO USA. BDO’s 2024 Tax Strategist Survey, which was released … Read more
Gold’s lightning rally to successive record highs shows every sign of continuing in the second half of 2024 as the fundamental case for bullion remains firmly in place, though $3,000 per ounce looks just out of reach, traders and industry experts said.Investors have flocked in droves towards the precious metal, driven by expectations for monetary … Read more
The Federal Reserve will most certainly hold US interest rates steady at the current 23-year high and investors need to review their portfolios amid a divergence in global monetary policy, a leading financial advisor said Wednesday. “With the annual CPI increase at 3.3%, markets might be hopeful for potentially more rate cuts, but there remains … Read more
The US Dollar is holding steady early Wednesday, as investors gear up for key macroeconomic events that could significantly impact the currency’s valuation. The Bureau of Labor Statistic will release the Consumer Price Index data for May in early U.S. trading. Later in the day, the Federal Reserve will announce monetary policy decisions and publish … Read more
The EURUSD pair edged higher in early Asian trading on Tuesday and is currently in the 1.0765-1.0770 range, albeit lacking strong follow-through buying. Moreover, the fundamental backdrop and the technical setup warrant some caution before positioning for an extension of the previous day’s modest rebound from the 1.0735-1.0730 region, or a one-month low. The US … Read more
Michael Welu worked at the IRS for decades as a specialist in helping agents identify and investigate possible tax crimes. In an agency known for offices working in their own silos, Welu had the rare ability to move between divisions, dissecting and learning each office’s particular customs and procedures. But that experience had its own … Read more