A member of staff walks beneath a trading board at the London Stock Exchange on April 25, 2025 in London, England. Carl Court | Getty Images News | Getty Images European stocks were sharply lower on Friday as concerns about an artificial intelligence bubble and the global economy shook investorRead More →
A shopper holds Macy’s bags outside the company’s flagship store in the Herald Square neighborhood of New York, July 15, 2025. Alan Chin | Bloomberg | Getty Images The U.S. economy grew at a pace that was faster than expected in the second quarter as consumers and businesses held upRead More →
Donald Trump pledges more deals like Intel stake, worrying business community. The US has taken a stake in Intel chipmaker as part of a push to secure domestic production and reduce reliance on China. The acquisition is the most significant intervention in private business since the 2008 financial crisis. SupportersRead More →
US restaurant chain abandons rebrand after new logo prompts firestorm of criticism online. Cracker Barrel, the US restaurant chain known for its southern-style cuisine, has abandoned a controversial rebrand following a backlash stoked by prominent right-wing figures including Donald Trump. The Lebanon, Tennessee-based chain said on Tuesday that it would bring backRead More →
Maputo, Mozambique – Down the main aisle of a bustling conference pavilion in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, Lucia Matimele stands surrounded by lush green leaves, peppers on the stalk, and bunches of ripe bananas. “We have land, we have water, we have farmers!” she enthuses. “What we need is investment.” MatimeleRead More →
U.S. equities have proven resilient even as the Trump administration haphazardly implements policy changes, according to Morgan Stanley. The S & P 500 has risen almost 10% so far in 2025, while the Nasdaq Composite is higher by more than 11% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average is ahead moreRead More →
Tourists take photos as they visit the Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona, on August 2, 2025. (Photo by Manaure QUINTERO / AFP) (Photo by MANAURE QUINTERO/AFP via Getty Images) Manaure Quintero | Afp | Getty Images Spain’s booming economy is outpacing its European neighbors as tourism, foreign investment and immigrationRead More →
Does the latest United States consumer price index (CPI) report show that Americans are paying more or less for goods? You might be seeing mixed messaging based on the politicians you listen to or what your social media algorithms surface. Some say the numbers show President Donald Trump’s success. OthersRead More →
Thousands of sunbathers enjoy the hot, sunny weather on Brighton Beach in East Sussex. An amber heat-health alert is active nationwide, with temperatures expected to reach 34°C, during the UK’s fourth heatwave of the year. Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images The U.K. economy expanded by a better-than-expected 0.3%Read More →
US President Donald Trump said last week that Intel’s CEO Lip-Bu Tan was ‘highly conflicted’ because of his ties to Chinese firms. Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is due to visit the White House after United States President Donald Trump last week called for his removal. The executive of the techRead More →
