Global stock markets plunge over fears of US slowdown | BBC News

Major Wall Street indexes have tumbled as fears of a US economic recession grow. The drop comes amid a global industry selloff, including in Europe and Asia. Weaker-than-expected economic data from the US, including a jobs report on Friday, has fuelled speculation that the world’s largest economy is slowing. Elsewhere, Japan’s industry plummeted to its … Read more

Kenya’s new levy bill sparks nationwide protests | BBC News

Demonstrators in Kenya are gathering in towns and cities to protest against a financial bill that would raise taxes. Public outcry has already forced the government to withdraw some of contentious provisions, including a 16% levy on bread and an annual 2.5% levy on vehicles. But protesters say this is not enough and have demanded … Read more

Coffee and what it does to your body – BBC World Service

Billions of people around the world rely on a little cup of coffee to get them through the day. But have you ever stopped to think about what it’s doing to your body? Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 https://bbc.in/3VyyriM We take a deep dive into your coffee cup, to see what the … Read more

US to allow Bitcoin to be part of mainstream investing funds | BBC News

The US has made the long-awaited decision to allow Bitcoin to be part of mainstream investing funds. It has approved what are known as spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which can be purchased by anyone from pension funds to ordinary investors. The announcement from the head of the Securities and Exchange Commission was accompanied by … Read more

The risks and rewards of online day trading – BBC News

Since the start of the pandemic amateur day traders have turned to online trading platforms where users can buy shares or fractions of shares without paying any commission. It’s opened up the stock industry to a whole new generation of investors, but some field insiders warn that those who are new to trading don’t fully … Read more

Inside the World of the Financial Dominatrix – BBC News

Financial Domination or FinDom – is a fetish in which an individual derives pleasure from being submissive to and giving money to a dominant person. In Madrid financial dominatrix, Lady Veronica, and her cash slave, Zule, reveal details of this fetish and their personal arrangement. This short film is part of the Money & Power … Read more