Brazil expands “Gold DNA” program to combat illegal Amazon mining
Brazilian Federal Police investigators are expanding a program to other countries, allowing them to trace gold from illegal Amazon mines. …
Defense stocks rise as Trump signals support for Ukraine’s territorial retake
Global defense stocks advanced on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump, in a marked rhetorical shift, expressed support for Ukraine’s…
Danish, Norwegian funds pull investments from Israel over Gaza war
Danish fund manager AkademikerPension said on Wednesday it will exclude Israeli state assets, including government-controlled firms, from its investment portfolio.…
Mexico inflation quickens in early September, nearing central bank’s target
Mexico’s headline inflation accelerated in the first half of September, approaching the top of the central bank’s target range and…
General Motors shares surge 2% after UBS upgrade, sees stock as undervalued
UBS upgraded its rating on General Motors (GM) on Wednesday, raising the stock to buy from neutral and increasing its…
Lula weighs trade talks with Trump, but rejects political demands
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva briefly met with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday on the sidelines of the…
Is Trump waging a war against skilled Asian immigrants?
The United States has prided itself on being the magnet for the world’s brightest talent. The “American Dream” was a…
Germany’s private sector hits 16-month high as services offset factory slowdown
Germany’s private sector registered its fastest expansion in 16 months in September, driven by a rebound in services that balanced…
OECD warns UK inflation to outpace G7 peers amid tax and price pressures
The UK is set to experience the highest inflation among the G7 economies in 2025, according to new forecasts from…
OECD lifts US 2025 growth outlook on AI investment, warns of tariff drag
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) increased its prediction for GDP growth in the US in 2025, citing…