US Politics & Business News
Europe is pushing to narrow its record trade deficit with China by October, but a historic heat wave is driving unprecedented demand for Chinese-made air conditioners. The European Union and China released a rare joint statement on Monday, aimed at rebalancing trade between the two economies and improving market access for both sides. European trade…
Meta Platforms is reportedly developing a cloud infrastructure business to sell AI computing power, sending rival neocloud stocks sharply lower on Wednesday. CoreWeave (CRWV) shares plunged nearly 14%, closing at $85.69, after Bloomberg reported Meta is building a business to sell excess AI computing capacity to outside customers. Trading volume in CoreWeave surged to roughly…
General Mills (GIS) is pushing aggressively into high-protein foods and premium pet products as it faces one of the toughest consumer spending environments in recent memory. The company has described the current backdrop as “characterized by historically low consumer sentiment, heightened uncertainty and significant volatility,” driven by cumulative inflation and reduced government food assistance. Middle-…
The June nonfarm payrolls report, due Thursday, may come in stronger than Wall Street expects, with the FIFA World Cup providing a significant lift to hiring numbers. Goldman Sachs economists say private data from Homebase, a small business payroll firm, points to a World Cup-related boost of roughly 40,000 jobs last month. The Dow Jones…
Business founders aged 50 and above are nearly twice as likely to succeed as those who launch companies in their 30s, challenging long-held assumptions about entrepreneurship. More older workers are turning to self-employment as a direct response to age discrimination, using decades of experience and industry knowledge to build competitive businesses. The trend has been…
Wall Street is watching Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh closely, as his policy decisions increasingly shape the outlook for equity markets heading deeper into 2026. Warsh’s first post-meeting press conference rattled risk assets, sending a clear signal that his tenure at the Fed will not be a quiet one for investors. Strategist Warren Pies captured…
Private sector hiring came in below forecasts last month, with companies adding just 98,000 jobs in June, according to ADP’s latest payrolls report. The figure represents a decline from the 122,000 jobs added in May and fell short of the Dow Jones consensus estimate of 110,000 positions for the month. Nearly half of all new…
LeBron James has told the Los Angeles Lakers the franchise can move on without him, as he intends to play elsewhere for the 2026-27 NBA season. The bombshell news came via Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, who informed ESPN’s Shams Charania of James’s decision to leave Los Angeles. The Golden State Warriors have emerged as…
Major changes to the federal student loan system are now in effect, reshaping repayment options, borrowing limits, and monthly payment amounts for millions of Americans. Roughly 43 million Americans currently carry student loan debt, totaling nearly $1.7 trillion, according to the Office of Federal Student Aid. One of the most immediate changes is the elimination…
Britain’s likely next prime minister, Andy Burnham, is set to confront one of the most consequential energy policy decisions in recent UK history. Burnham is expected to take office in July if he remains unchallenged by Labour Party colleagues, inheriting a fierce debate over North Sea oil drilling versus renewables. The debate has intensified following…