Swedes vs Swiss: Cash vs Payment Apps – Who Prefers What?

Key Takeaways 💸 Switzerland prefers physical cash over payment apps 🏦 Cash is the most accepted payment method for face-to-face businesses 📱 Mobile payment apps are becoming more popular, surpassing credit and debit cards 💼 Bank transfers are popular for Swiss companies dealing with clients remotely 🚫 Concerns raised about marginalized groups due to lack … Read more

Asia FX remains weak as dollar holds steady after hawkish Fed comments and strong labor data

Key Takeaways: 💼 Most Asian currencies weakened following hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve and strong U.S. labor data 📈 Dollar index and futures showed little movement in Asian trade, with mild weekly losses 🇯🇵 Japanese market holiday with muted trading volumes, yen above 150 level to the dollar 🇨🇳 Chinese yuan, South Korean won, … Read more

The Impact of the Red Sea Crisis on LKQ’s European Procurement Business

Key Takeaways: 💼 LKQ Corp facing disruptions in European operations due to Red Sea crisis 🚢 Freight costs likely to rise if crisis continues 🌍 Vessels having to divert around South Africa causing lead time and cost increases ⚔️ Houthis targeting ships in Red Sea waters, forcing freight reroutes 🚗 Americans repairing older vehicles instead … Read more