The US second-quarter GDP data released in September showed that the economy was acceptable, but a closer look reveals more signs of weakness. Concerns about the economy may have begun to influence consumer spending decisions. If the US economy were truly as strong as it appears, the Federal Reserve would not have cut interest rates […]
Saudi investment minister visits Morocco, Senegal on Africa trade drive AL-Monitor Read the full article…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank are gearing up for their annual meetings next week. Amid increasingly high stakes, this year’s gathering has special significance, seeing as the United States, after having withdrawn from several other international organizations and agreements, still remains active in the two Bretton Woods institutions. At these annual meetings, the […]
Hertz Investment Group, the owners of Poydras Tower at 400 Poydras Street, right center, and the Hancock Whitney Center, back left, formerly known as One Shell Square, are in default of their debt in New Orleans on Monday, October 6, 2025. (Photo by Chris Granger, The Times-Picayune) Read the full article…
Skip next section Finance minister promises ‘marathon of reforms’ 10/08/2025October 8, 2025 Finance minister promises ‘marathon of reforms’ German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has promised a “marathon of reforms” as the government looks to plug a hole of over €30 billion ($34.6 billion) in federal finances. “I believe our citizens know that there have to be […]
America is in the midst of a housing crisis. Homelessness hit a record high last year, rising 18 percent in 2024. Meanwhile, rent spiked by 50 percent in the past decade, rendering the typical American consumer ‘rent burdened’ for the first time in decades. Americans are also struggling to purchase homes, as all across the […]
March 25, 2025 THIS WEEK IN BUSINESS – A REMINDER, APPLICATIONS FOR THIS YEAR’S ‘RALLY PITCH COMPETITION’ ARE NOW OPEN WITH $5 MILLION SPREAD ACROSS FIVE CATEGORIES: AGRICULTURE & FOOD, HEALTHCARE, SPORTSTECH, SOFTWARE,… Read the full article…
Source: Getty Images Written by Tony Dong, MSc, CETF® at The Motley Fool Canada Between Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs), Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs), and First Home Savings Accounts (FHSAs), Canadians have plenty of tax-sheltered room to work with. But even the most diligent savers will take time to max out those accounts. If you’ve […]
The 12th edition of the World Tamils Economic Conference, held at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Maryland, near Washington, D.C., U.S., began on October 3 and concluded successfully on October 5. The conference aimed to foster dialogue among the international community, business leaders, and professionals worldwide, promoting close cooperation, partnerships, and […]
