As the government shutdown stretches into its third week, an estimated 750,000 furloughed federal workers are scrambling to make ends meet. When the government shuts down, workers who are classified as “nonessential” are ordered to stay home without pay. When the government reopens, federal law states they are entitled to backpay, but bills are piling…
Challa Sreenivasulu Setty took over as chairman of the State Bank of India, named Best Consumer Bank, in August of last year. He discusses SBI’s digital journey, the trajectory of its consumer banking businesses, and the challenge posed by AI and fintechs. Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty, State Bank of India speaking with Global Finance’s Andrea…
In a dramatic turn of events, Pizza Hut’s UK dine-in operations have faced significant upheaval, leading to the closure of numerous restaurants and the loss of hundreds of jobs. In a significant development within the UK hospitality sector, Pizza Hut’s UK dine-in operations have entered administration, resulting in the closure of 68 restaurants and the…
Retailers are hiring hundreds of thousands of seasonal workers for the 2025 holidays. Even so, hiring could still fall short of previous years’ numbers. Aside from Amazon, which announced an impressive target of 250,000 seasonal jobs Monday, hiring announcements have generally been quieter than they were last year. Target is an example. In September 2024,…
Global central banks face inflation challenges in 2026 but disagree on the right approach. Global Finance reveals the 2025 Central Banker Report Cards in Africa. ALGERIA | Salah Eddine Taleb: C- Algeria, Africa’s largest country, recorded 3% growth in 2024, but its economy is expected to slow this year as lower natural gas prices and…
Fred Durst Net Worth 2025: $20 Million, Lawsuits, and the Loss of Limp Bizkit’s Heartbeat As of 2025, Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst’s net worth is estimated at $20 million. This figure is currently framed by two major events: the tragic death of founding bassist Sam Rivers on October 18, 2025, and Durst’s ongoing, high-stakes…
As gold’s record rally continues — most recently hitting a new all-time high of $4,300 per ounce — even ordinarily skeptical mainstream financial luminaries have been taking a shine to the yellow metal. In remarks at an economic conference earlier this month, hedge fund heavyweight Ray Dalio noted that today’s economic conditions are reminiscent of…
Aleš Michl is tackling economic challenges much differently from his predecessors and his counterparts in other countries—with impressive results. Global Finance: You’re halfway through your six-year tenure as governor of the Czech National Bank (CNB), and inflation has plummeted from 17.5% to about 2.5% today. How did you achieve this? Aleš Michl: We changed not only…
Chloe Madeley Net Worth 2025: Fortune, Divorce from James Haskell, and Life Now Chloe Madeley’s net worth in 2025 is estimated between £3.9 million and £11 million (approximately $5 million and $14 million), earned through her work as a fitness expert, podcaster, and television presenter. But behind the glowing abs, podcast sponsorships, and glossy TV…
Ads by Money. We may be compensated if you click this ad.Ad The number of Americans filing for individual bankruptcy is soaring this year. Filings for Chapter 7 bankruptcy — the most common kind — were up 15% over the first nine months of the year, according to Epiq AACER, a firm that tracks bankruptcy…