Euro rises against Yen as German data and ECB rate hike expectations provide support

EUR/USD strengthens above 1.1900 before US January NFP data

As of Monday, EUR/JPY was trading at about 185.80, showing a slight gain of 0.05% for the day. Anticipation of additional monetary tightening from the European Central Bank (ECB) is bolstering demand for the euro (EUR), with the pair also getting some support after the release of German retail sales data. According to Destatis, German […]

Data brokers gather extensive information about you based solely on the online ads you view. Here’s how to put a stop to it.

Data brokers gather extensive information about you based solely on the online ads you view. Here’s how to put a stop to it.

Digital advertising is everywhere on the Internet—think Google searches, social media, and even your go-to websites. If you’re online a lot, you might just tune them out. However, new research indicates that this persistent presence can actually unearth personal details about users, their interests, and beliefs. Even more concerning, with AI technology, this data can […]

China is increasing opposition to data centers throughout the US, according to the Trump administration.

China is increasing opposition to data centers throughout the US, according to the Trump administration.

The Trump administration and Kevin O’Leary, known from “Shark Tank,” are suggesting that negative feelings towards data centers nationwide are being driven by a Chinese propaganda initiative. O’Leary, whose proposal for a large data center near Salt Lake City is encountering significant pushback, claims that “rogue foreign accounts” connected to China are disseminating false information […]

Ohio Cancels Data Center Tax Relief Following Billion-Dollar Prediction Mistake

Ohio Cancels Data Center Tax Relief Following Billion-Dollar Prediction Mistake

The Republican governor of Ohio, Mike DeWine, has decided to pause the state’s data center tax cuts after realizing they have cost significantly more than anticipated—over $1 billion more, to be exact. This was quite a surprise, as the Ohio Department of Taxation initially expected a tax revenue loss of about $136 million for 2025, […]

US military members are said to be under threat from location data.

US military members are said to be under threat from location data.

Military Personnel Targeted by Commercial Location Data U.S. military personnel in combat zones are facing risks from readily available location data, as indicated by a report from military sources, which highlights the evolving nature of warfare driven by a global surveillance economy. A letter to Reuters from U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, a Democrat from Oregon, […]

Tech giants could earn over $1M from the data of each American, according to a study.

Tech giants could earn over $1M from the data of each American, according to a study.

Staggering Value of Americans’ Online Data Uncovered A new study suggests that tech companies might have amassed over $1 million from each American’s online data over the years. AI firms are poised to earn even more—possibly millions extra. The Web3 Foundation, a group advocating for a free internet, claims that companies tracking personal data could […]