Summary: Mexico’s US$16 billion aluminum industry is strengthening its role in North American manufacturing as Nuevo Leon expands its position as a transformation and export hub. The sector is navigating US tariffs and the USMCA review while pursuing greater access to primary and secondary aluminum, investment in automation and opportunities linked to recycling and the circular […]
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — The City of Birmingham is extending its partnership with the IMC Financial Freedom Project with a $1 million investment aimed at helping students, families and educators strengthen their financial knowledge and build long-term economic stability. The four-year partnership began in 2022 and provides K-12 students with financial education while offering workshops, […]
IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO) is a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions for the major industries and markets that drive economies worldwide. The company delivers next-generation information, analytics and solutions to customers in business, finance and government, improving their operational efficiency and providing deep insights that lead to well-informed, confident decisions. IHS Markit […]
Owners of growing businesses know the feeling. The financial year ticks over, the travel budget resets, and somehow it feels smaller than it did 12 months ago. Airfares have gone up, teams are back on the road, and finance managers are being asked to do more with the same money, sometimes less. For the smaller […]
The world is experiencing a demographic shift unlike any in modern history. Many countries across the Global North now have fertility rates well below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman. As populations age and shrink, these nations face labor shortages and declining economic productivity. Countries that have historically been among the world’s agricultural […]
China’s official media rarely feels the need to explain itself. So when the People’s Daily published three straight days of columns defending the country’s economic strategy, it was a signal worth noticing. The essays, published under the pseudonym Zhong Caiwen – thought to be the work of the Office of the Central Commission for Financial […]
Crunchyroll has lined up Guillermo del Toro, James Gunn and senior executives from some of Japan’s biggest anime and manga companies for the inaugural Crunchyroll Anime Future Forum, an invitation-only industry summit set for Oct. 7 in New York. The first slate of speakers includes MAPPA president and CEO Manabu Otsuka; Toho executive officer Taichi […]
United Leasing & Finance appointed Mark Engels as vice president of business development. In this role, Engels will lead the company’s sales and business development strategy, driving originations and expanding United’s presence across its key markets. Engels brings a diverse background in the finance industry, having built his career across roles in credit and finance […]
Trump administration begins ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions against Iran The Trump administration initiated sanctions against Iran, targeting over 60 entities while allowing others time to cut ties before facing penalties. The Trump administration began rolling out what it calls “economic D-Day” against Iran, threatening sanctions against any country that continues doing business with the nation. The […]
LMPD looking for PRP business robbery suspect LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Police are looking for whoever robbed a business in the Pleasure Ridge Park neighborhood on Monday. Louisville Metro Police Department said the suspect robbed a business around 1:28 p.m. in the area of Dixie Highway and Upper Hunters Trace, then ran away. LMPD said several […]
