The United States and India have agreed on a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement aimed at establishing reciprocal and mutually beneficial market access. Beyond its immediate provisions, the framework reaffirms both governments’ commitment to the broader U.S.–India Bilateral Trade Agreement negotiations launched in February 2026 by President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Crucially, the Interim Agreement is positioned […]

15 On 27 January 2026, India and the European Union reached a historic milestone by finalising a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement, marking one of the most significant developments in global trade diplomacy in recent years. After nearly two decades of negotiations marked by repeated pauses, political transitions, and complex economic disagreements, both sides announced the […]

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria and Saudi Arabia signed multibillion-dollar investment agreements on Saturday, including a major telecommunications project, a… DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria and Saudi Arabia signed multibillion-dollar investment agreements on Saturday, including a major telecommunications project, a low-cost joint airline and an international airport in northern Syria. Syria is trying to improve […]

ECONOMY Baja California enters recession as economic activity slumps for second straight quarter Baja California’s economy has officially entered a recessionary period, following a sharp 2.2% contraction in the third quarter of 2025, according to new data released by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). The decline marks the second consecutive quarter of […]

One year into Donald Trump’s second term, the global economic order is being given a facelift that wouldn’t look out of place at his Mar-a-Lago beach club. The President has turned his famous penchant for tariffs—“the most beautiful word in the English language”—into an agenda for national rejuvenation, imposing them on allies and enemies alike. […]

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Javier Milei, President of Argentina, listens to speeches after the signing of a Board of Peace charter during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina and the United States agreed Thursday to ease restrictions […]

San Diego faces economic challenges in the coming year, but one expert is guardedly optimistic about efforts to address affordability and the potential benefits of artificial intelligence. Economists, business leaders and students gathered Thursday for the 42nd annual San Diego Economic Roundtable at the University of San Diego. Keynote speaker Daniel Enemark, chief economist of […]

With market headlines flashing warnings and gold prices soaring, some Americans nearing retirement are feeling the pressure. One 70-year-old investor wondered if now was the time to move part of his 401(k) into cash. That question came during a recent episode of “The Ramsey Show,” where Robert from Nashville asked hosts George Kamel and Jade […]

The United States has always had a strong response to periods of economic fluctuation: the call for increased deportations. This is political theater and the government’s way of redirecting public anxiety and putting the strain on vulnerable communities, minorities and marginalized people. During economic downturns, labor instability and financial stress lead to heightened immigration enforcement. […]