Start-ups in Bangladesh still struggling to begin their big journey
Despite years of enthusiasm, increasing digital penetration, and a growing pool of young talent, Bangladesh's start-up ecosystem is yet to take off in a way that matches its potential, reports UNB.Entrepreneurs continue to face major hurdles in their journey from idea to scale, raising concerns about the long-term viability of...
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Dollar slides as Trump eyes new Fed boss
NEW YORK, June 27 (AFP): The dollar hit a three-year low on Thursday as President Donald Trump eyed candidates to succeed Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell, fueling bets of cuts to US interest rates.But Wall Street rose handsomely, lifting the S&P 500 to near a closing record, following solid earnings...
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US tariffs slash UK car exports in May: data
LONDON, June 27 (AFP): British car exports to the United States slumped by over half in May in large part due to President Donald Trump's tariffs, data showed Friday, but are set to recover thanks to a US-UK trade deal.Britain's automotive trade body SMMT said that exports of new vehicles...
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Mexico cuts key interest rate in face of global risks
MEXICO CITY, June 27, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Mexico's central bank on Thursday announced a fourth straight half-percentage-point cut to its benchmark interest rate to counter the effects of an expected global economic slowdown.The governing board's decision to lower the key rate to 8.0 percent was not unanimous, however, with one...
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