Americas
Trump’s Tariffs Begin to Squeeze Consumers as Amazon Prices Rise, Study Finds
American consumers are starting to feel the real-world impact of President Trump’s trade policies, as prices for Chinese-made goods on Amazon.com are rising faster than
Iran Strikes Expose Cracks in Anti-West Alliance
When Israel and the United States struck Iran this month, the world watched for the reaction from its powerful partners, China and Russia. Instead of
Tepid 2025 Stock Forecast Pushes Investors to Rethink Strategy
The long-held promise of 10% annual stock market gains is facing a reality check. Many Wall Street analysts are now projecting that the S&P 500
Trump Administration Preparing Executive Action to Fuel AI Energy Boom
The Trump administration is preparing a series of executive actions to address the substantial energy demands of the rapidly growing artificial intelligence industry. The move
Investors Brace for Volatile Summer, Fearing Repeat of Last Year’s Rout
Haunted by the memory of last August’s sudden market rout, big investors are approaching the typically quiet summer months with unusual caution. They fear a
Trump Threatens Spain with “Tougher Trade Deal” Over NATO Spending
President Donald Trump issued a sharp warning to Spain on Wednesday, threatening the country with a punitive trade deal for refusing to meet NATO’s new
Meta Wins Major AI Copyright Case, But Judge Leaves Door Open for Future Fights
Meta has prevailed in a major copyright lawsuit brought by a group of prominent authors, including Sarah Silverman and Ta-Nehisi Coates. A federal judge ruled
NATO Backs Massive Spending Hike to Meet Trump’s Demands
NATO leaders on Wednesday backed a significant increase in defense spending, meeting a key demand from U.S. President Donald Trump and reaffirming their “ironclad” commitment
US Intel: Iran Nuclear Program Only Set Back Months, Contradicting Trump
An early U.S. intelligence assessment has found that last weekend’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities failed to destroy the country’s core program and likely only
Gold Finds Footing as Ceasefire Doubts and Weak Dollar Emerge
Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday, finding some support after tumbling more than 1% in the previous session. A weaker U.S. dollar helped lift the
Trump Blasts Israel as New Explosions Rock Tehran, Testing Fragile Ceasefire
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran was immediately tested on Tuesday as new explosions rocked Tehran, just hours after President Donald Trump announced the
UK Watchdog Targets Google Search Dominance with Sweeping New Powers
Britain’s competition regulator is flexing its new muscles for the first time, taking direct aim at Google’s search monopoly. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
Chinese AI Firm DeepSeek Aids Military, US Official Says
A senior U.S. official has accused Chinese AI firm DeepSeek of aiding Beijing’s military and intelligence operations and using shell companies in Southeast Asia to
Iran Seeks Stronger Russian Support After US Attacks
Reeling from major U.S. military strikes over the weekend, Iran dispatched its foreign minister to Moscow on Monday with a direct appeal to President Vladimir
Meta’s Aggressive AI Push Includes Failed Takeover, $14B Investment
Meta recently tried to acquire AI search startup Perplexity AI before pivoting to a massive $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI, highlighting the company’s urgent
Fed’s Waller Signals Possible July Rate Cut, Citing Labor Market Risks
In a significant departure from the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance, Governor Christopher Waller announced on Friday that a rate cut could be justified as early
Markets Brace for Turmoil, Oil Prices Poised to Spike After US-Iran Strikes
Investors are bracing for a spike in oil prices and a knee-jerk rush to safety as global markets prepare to react to U.S. air strikes
Gulf Allies Brace for Fallout After US Strikes on Iran
Bahrain and Kuwait, key Gulf nations hosting major U.S. military bases, scrambled to make emergency preparations on Sunday, fearing the conflict with Iran could spill
Chinese Experts Warn US Against Revoking Chip Licenses for Allies
Chinese experts are blasting a potential U.S. move to revoke the operating licenses of key global chipmakers in China, calling it an illogical step that
UN Chief Warns of ‘Dangerous Escalation’ After US Strikes on Iran
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered a stark warning on Saturday, branding the US strikes on Iran as a “dangerous escalation” and a “direct threat
JPMorgan Boosts Investing Tools in Ambitious Push to Shed ‘Laggard’ Label
Once a laggard in the online investing game, JPMorgan Chase is now making an aggressive push to become a leader. The banking giant is rolling
Tesla Secures Major Battery Plant Deal in China Amid Trade Tensions
In a significant move that cuts through US-China trade tensions, Tesla has secured its first deal to build a massive grid-scale battery power plant in
Apple Eyes Perplexity AI in Bid to Supercharge Search, Catch Rivals
Apple is reportedly exploring a major move into the AI search space, with top executives considering an acquisition or partnership with the AI startup Perplexity.
Iran Likely Moved Key Assets Before US Strike, Warns of Escalation
The U.S. air strikes likely failed to catch Iran completely by surprise, according to Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. He argues