Living in Cardiff the capital city of Wales means life can be expensive, and you deserve to treat yourself – especially on your birthday! Luckily, there are plenty of ways to do so for free (yes, free) all around Cardiff. All you’ll need is your phone, email address, and ID, and you’ll be celebrating in […]
Following a hugely successful, sold-out run earlier this year, Cardiff sport fans are in for a treat next spring, as Sue Barker, Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell bring their much-loved live show back to the stage with a brand-new UK tour. Following a hugely successful, sold-out run earlier this year, the trio will return in 2026 – […]
Wales’ largest independent music, science, and arts festival came to a euphoric finale last night, as the iconic Green Man effigy was set alight and ecstatic festival-goers drifted into the embracing night. Across the weekend, the 25,000-strong sell-out crowd witnessed extraordinary performances that cemented this year as one of the most memorable in the festival’s history. The Mountain […]
Saturday at Green Man Festival 2025 was one for the history books, as the Powys hills basked in sunshine and the festival grounds thrummed with energy, unforgettable performances, and a few surprises along the way. The day belonged to CMAT, who made her long-awaited Welsh debut in spectacular fashion on the Mountain Stage. Draped in […]
at Green Man 2025 saw Wet Leg headline the Mountain Stage, a full circle moment since the band’s 2021 Green Man debut on the Far Out stage – a testament to Green Man’s dedication to supporting new talent. Hot off the heels of their acclaimed album Moisturizer, the deadpan indie innovators brought their signature blend of sharp lyricism, offbeat charm, […]
Green Man threw open its gates today, welcoming 25,000 music lovers to the Black Mountains for a sold-out 2025 edition, tickets gone in just 60 minutes before a single act was announced. The magic? A stunning Bannau Brycheiniog setting, an independent spirit, and a line-up that blends world-class music, arts, science, and culture. The Mountain […]
Pokémon fans, get ready — PokeCon Day is back at The Red Dragon Centre this Monday 25 August, promising a day packed with collectibles, creativity, and family fun. Running from 11am to 5pm, the event will once again be headlined by VendiBoyz, Cardiff’s go-to hub for Pokémon merchandise, trading cards, and must-have collectibles. They’ll be joined by a host of […]
Global rock heavyweights, Alter Bridge will host their debut Blackbird Festival at A brand new rock festival is landing in the heart of Wales – and it’s set to make some serious noise. On Saturday 27th June, 2026, the grounds of Cardiff Castle will be shaken to their foundations as ALTER BRIDGE’s inaugural BLACKBIRD FESTIVAL bursts onto the scene with a monumental lineup the global […]
Cardiff’s clubbers are in for a treat as Chateauesque marks its third birthday with an all-day celebration at Lo Lounge in Cardiff Bay collaborating with some of the best nights in the city. Taking place from 3pm to midnight (and possibly beyond), the event promises a sun-soaked start on the venue’s open terrace, then moving to the […]
The US Tech 100 index, a benchmark tracking the performance of major technology companieslisted on the NASDAQ, has become more than just a gauge for Silicon Valley. It’s now a barometerfor investor sentiment, innovation cycles, and even geopolitical reactions to emerging techregulations. Over the past decade, and especially in the last few years, its role has expanded from a domestic tech index to a globally watched economic signal. In this article, we explore the structuralweight of the US Tech 100 and why its movements now influence broader market behavior far beyond U.S. borders. A Global Index in Disguise While the US Tech 100 (often identified with household names like Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Meta) reflects American technological might, the reach of these companies is fundamentallyglobal. Revenue streams come from every continent, supply chains are deeply interconnected withAsia and Europe, and the regulatory frameworks affecting them span from Brussels to Beijing. When the US Tech 100 gains, it often signals risk-on behavior among global investors. Conversely, sharp pullbacks may ignite a chain reaction in Asian and European exchanges. Investors worldwide treat this index not only as a tool to measure American innovation but also as a proxy for global tech demand. A rally in the US Tech 100 tends to support related industries—semiconductors in Taiwan, software firms in Germany, or manufacturing suppliers in South Korea—demonstrating the real economic web that links the digital world to physical economies. The Tech-Central Bank Feedback Loop The index’s relationship with central banks has grown increasingly complex. Because tech stocksare highly sensitive to interest rates and inflation, movements in the US Tech 100 are oftenimmediate reactions to Federal Reserve announcements. But the reverse is also true: central bankssometimes consider tech valuations as indirect signals of whether financial conditions are too tight or too loose. As the Fed began raising rates to curb inflation, tech valuations tumbled. Yet each dip became a site of debate: is this correction healthy, or does it signal deflationary pressure on future growth sectors? The tech sector’s tight entanglement with credit cycles makes the US Tech 100 […]