Economy
Federal Appeals Court Clears Way for Trump Administration to Withhold Billions in Foreign Aid
In a significant legal development, a federal appeals court has authorized the Trump administration to suspend or terminate billions of dollars in foreign...
Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners to Acquire 8% Stake in UK Digital Lender OakNorth
Jared Kushner's private equity firm, Affinity Partners, has agreed to acquire an 8% stake in UK-based digital lender OakNorth. The transaction, expected to...
Czech power company CEZ reports net profit of $779 million in the first half of 2025
Czech power company ČEZ reported a net profit of 16.5 billion Czech koruna (approximately $779 million) for the first half of 2025, a...
Wall Street dips as world stock markets take Trump’s tariffs in stride
U.S. stock markets experienced a modest decline as investors processed the implications of President Donald Trump's recent tariff escalations. The S&P 500 edged...
Global Reactions to Trump’s New Tariffs
In August 2025, President Donald Trump intensified his protectionist trade policies by imposing new tariffs on several major trading partners, including India, Brazil,...
Vietnam and South Korea to meet next week amid trade tensions
Vietnam and South Korea are set to hold high-level talks next week to address escalating trade tensions and reinforce their economic partnership. The...
Uzbekistan’s gold exports surge 55% in early 2025, reaching $6.49 billion
Uzbekistan's gold exports have experienced a remarkable surge in the first half of 2025, reaching $6.49 billion—a 54.8% increase compared to the same...
Trump’s New Tariffs Spark Global Trade Tensions and Market Volatility
President Donald Trump implemented a comprehensive new tariff regime, marking a significant shift in U.S. trade policy. The tariffs, effective from 12:01 a.m....
U.S. Implements Historic Import Tariffs, Affecting Over 60 Countries
United States implemented a series of unprecedented import tariffs, marking a significant escalation in global trade tensions. These tariffs, ranging from 10% to...
BTG Pactual Acquires HSBC’s Uruguay Operations for $175 Million
In a strategic move to expand its presence in Latin America, Brazilian investment bank BTG Pactual has agreed to acquire HSBC's operations in...
