Hold

Hold is an action or state of possessing or retaining something, such as financial assets, bonuses, or a meeting, without releasing or distributing them. It can also refer to maintaining a position or status, as in holding a meeting or continuing to hold assets.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news as it describes various recent actions, including companies withholding bonuses, maintaining investments, and convening panels.

Latest on Hold

• EIF’s incoming chief says Europe’s Tech Champions funds hold 15 unicorns
• TCS withholds quarterly bonuses for senior staff after missing performance targets
• Japan firms unwind $56bn in cross-shareholdings, 2nd most on record
• Commission holds special meeting of Scientific panel on frontier AI safety and risks
• Japanese annual household spending drops for 9 straight months
• Japan’s household spending falls again despite wage gains

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