The UN Ocean Conference tries to turn promises into protection
NICE, France (AP) — The third U.N. Ocean Conference opened Monday as pressure mounts for nations to turn…
When L’État C’est Trump, the U.S. Goes in for State Capitalism
OK—who’s the dangerous radical pushing the state to take over private enterprise here? Who’s aping the Chinese Communist…
Lula announces $5.5 billion credit lifeline for Brazilian exporters
SAO PAULO (AP) — The Brazilian government on Wednesday unveiled a plan to support local companies affected by…
Would be 1929 all over again: Trump says striking down tariffs would spark another ‘Great Depression’
US President Donald Trump on Friday warned that striking down his reciprocal tariffs policy could plunge the United…
It’s Trump’s economy now. The latest financial numbers offer some warning signs
WASHINGTON (AP) — For all of President Donald Trump’s promises of an economic “golden age,” a spate of…
US economy rebounds strongly in the second quarter with 3% growth
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy expanded at a surprising 3% annual pace from April through June, bouncing…
Banking and financial services
Finance is essential for our economy and for the wellbeing of European citizens. Whether you are paying in…
Fear Government Control of Markets? It’s Trump, Not Mamdani, Who’s Your Problem.
New York Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani has provoked accusations of impending communism by his proposal to build…
Wall Street quietly mixed as corporate earnings pour in, offering a respite from tariff anxiety
Early trading on Wall Street was quietly mixed on Wednesday as markets shift their attention toward a deluge…
EU trade ministers plan countermeasures to Trump’s 30% tariffs
BRUSSELS (AP) — EU trade ministers agreed Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of 30% tariffs on…