The WTO reports stronger-than-expected global trade growth in 2025 but warns of a sharp slowdown in 2026 due to President Trump’s sweeping tariffs.
President Trump is set to unveil a new aid package for U.S. farmers after China drastically reduced purchases of American crops—a repeat of the 2018 trade war fallout.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met President Trump to seek relief from punishing U.S. tariffs on key exports—but with little hope of major concessions.
Gold is approaching $4,000 per ounce in 2025—the highest level in history—driven by investor fears over political instability, U.S. debt concerns, and a weakening dollar.
France’s latest prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, has resigned after less than a month, plunging the nation into deeper economic uncertainty and triggering a sharp market sell-off.
Walmart’s acquisition of Pennsylvania’s Monroeville Mall points to a full demolition and redevelopment into a modern mixed-use community—reshaping suburban retail.
Sanae Takaichi’s surprise victory in Japan’s LDP leadership race sent the yen tumbling and stocks soaring, as investors anticipate a revival of Abenomics-style stimulus under Japan’s likely first female prime minister.
OPEC+ will increase oil output by 137,000 barrels per day in November, continuing a cautious reversal of pandemic-era cuts led by Saudi Arabia.
The U.S. government’s new $100,000 H-1B visa fee stems from rising unemployment in tech and years of advocacy by worker protection groups.
New French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu refuses to bypass Parliament on the 2026 budget, seeking compromise in a deeply divided National Assembly.