April 20, 2024
Investors

US dollar modestly firmer after strong data, Fed comments

By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss and Amanda Cooper NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) – The dollar drifted higher on Thursday as a mixed batch of U.S. data did little to shake views that the economy is still on solid ground, suggesting the Federal Reserve will likely delay the timing of its first rate cut since 2020 to later this

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Property

SCOTUS Rules Impact Fees Can Violate Your Property Rights Too

Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another edition of Rent Free. This week’s stories include: Minnesota’s zoning reform bills stall in the Legislature. New York’s housing deal does little for new supply and leaves everyone unhappy. Colorado bans laws regulating how many unrelated people can live together. But first, we have this week’s lead item about

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Investment

China’s gold markets under strain as horde of new buyers hunts for stable investment

April has been a busy month for the Hualin International Jewelry Market in Guangzhou. A scrum of eager buyers has descended upon the venue, looking to join a new gold rush as prices soar and the precious metal takes on new life as a vehicle for investment. Standing out as one of the few bets

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Crypto

Brooklyn DA exposes ‘pig butchering’ cryptocurrency scam

The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, led by Eric Gonzalez, has dismantled a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam that duped individuals across the U.S. out of millions. The so-called “pig butchering” scheme revolved around a deceptive practice where scammers befriended unsuspecting victims online, and steered them toward investing in cryptocurrencies through fraudulent websites and apps. Afterward, they ultimately

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Investment

Canny foreigners are investing their way into a green card

Real Estate By Oshrat Carmiel Published March 30, 2024, 8:00 a.m. ET Georgia’s Twin Lakes development is relying on investment for foreigners eager to take advantage of preferential immigration status as a benefit of investing in non-urban areas. Provided to NY Post Glades County is one of Florida’s sparsest locales, a rural expanse with 12,000

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Property

Alvarez & Marsal Property Solutions Welcomes Max Swerdloff to its New York Office

Alvarez & Marsal Property Solutions Max Swerdloff Headshot Alvarez & Marsal Property Solutions Welcomes Max Swerdloff to its New York Office NEW YORK, March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alvarez & Marsal Property Solutions (AM-PS), a full-service commercial real estate advisory firm with offices in New York City and Chicago, is pleased to announce the

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Mortgage

I’m retired and have paid off my 30-year mortgage thanks to tiny home in my yard

A WOMAN has revealed how installing a tiny home in her yard has helped her pay off her mortgage and live a better life. The woman is based in New York and has had an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in her yard for the past two decades. Tiny homes have become increasingly popular in recent

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Property

New York AG says she’ll seize Donald Trump’s property if he can’t pay $454 million civil fraud debt

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump could be at risk of losing some of his prized properties if he can’t pay his staggering New York civil fraud penalty. With interest, he owes the state nearly $454 million — and the amount is going up $87,502 each day until he pays. New York Attorney General Letitia

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Crypto

New York Expands Lawsuit Against Gemini And DCG—Claiming $3 Billion In Alleged Crypto Fraud Scheme

Topline New York expanded its complaint against Gemini and Digital Currency Group on Friday, alleging both cryptocurrency firms defrauded thousands of investors of an additional $2 billion, after Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against the companies late last year seeking more than $1 billion in restitution. Thousands of additional investors claim they also

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Crypto

New York leads, Tokyo worst

New York has emerged as the most crypto-ready city in the world, while Tokyo ranked the least ready among the top 50, according to a 2024 study by Coinwire, which scrutinized and ranked cities based on seven metrics, presenting a comprehensive view of their readiness for the cryptocurrency revolution. Despite Japan’s recognition of Bitcoin as

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