How billionaire Caltagirone could influence Italy’s banking M&A wave
MILAN (Reuters) -Italian billionaire Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone has emerged as a leading player in the reshaping of Italy’s financial sector…
UK energy bills to rise 6.4% from April as wholesale costs climb
Starting in April, energy bills for millions of UK residents will see a significant increase of 6.4%. This price hike,…
Thailand’s sugar industry facing $60 million in losses: here’s why
Thai companies are facing losses of around $60 million due to China’s ban on sugar syrup, according to a Reuters…
The great federal purge: Inside the largest government layoffs in US history
What happens when an economy’s largest employer begins massive layoffs? The US is about to find out as the federal…
Tesla sales in Europe drop 45% in January amid rising competition and political challenges
Tesla’s sales in Europe dropped sharply by almost half in January, marking one of the worst months for the automaker…
Trump admin eyes stricter China chip curbs, building on Biden’s policy: report
Donald Trump’s administration is moving to tighten US semiconductor restrictions on China, building on measures introduced under Joe Biden to…
Brazil’s inflation soars to a three-year high: can rate hikes control it?
In early February, Brazil’s IPCA-15 consumer price index saw its largest monthly increase in nearly three years. In mid-February, the…
Trinidad and Tobago seeks US license extension for pivotal gas project in Venezuela: report
Trinidad and Tobago is seeking US government approval to extend a license for Shell and the National Gas Company (NGC)…
From stealth to statement: has ‘quiet luxury’ been dethroned by bold expression?
For years, “quiet luxury”—with its muted colours, understated elegance, and absence of overt logos—has reigned supreme as the ultimate status…
The $70,000 classroom: unpacking the cost of NYC’s top private schools
As acceptance letters trickle out, a new reality is setting in for families vying for a spot at Manhattan’s most…