BTG Pactual to acquire HSBC’s Uruguay operations for $175 million in regional expansion push
Brazilian bank BTG Pactual announced on Monday it agreed to buy HSBC operations in Uruguay for $175 million, the former…
US-EU trade deal: a win for Trump, a blow for Europe?
The United States and European Union have narrowly avoided a full-blown trade war. The two sides reached a deal on…
Trump calls Powell a ‘very good man’ after rare Fed visit, hints at rate cuts ahead
US President Donald Trump struck an optimistic tone after a rare in-person visit to Federal Reserve headquarters in Washington on…
India plays it cool as US trade deal hangs in balance: what’s the strategy behind silence?
With less than a week remaining before the United States decides whether to impose fresh tariffs, India has kept noticeably…
Trump gives ’50-50 chance’ for EU trade deal as leaders prepare for Sunday meeting
After months of intensive, often grueling, negotiations and shuttle diplomacy, the fate of a critical trade agreement between the European…
From $824 to over $1,300: how soaring rents are consuming American paychecks
It may seem like a distant memory, but just 17 years ago, in 2008, the median rent for Americans was…
Donald Trump walks back on rift with Elon Musk: ‘I want him to thrive’
US President Donald Trump pushed back on speculation that his administration plans to pull federal subsidies from Elon Musk’s companies,…
Trump visits Fed amid escalating tensions over rates, renovation costs
President Donald Trump made a rare visit to the Federal Reserve’s headquarters on Thursday, intensifying pressure on the central bank…
Oil rises on trade talk optimism, but prices to remain capped on plentiful supply
Oil prices gained on Friday as trade talk optimism offset expectations of more supply from Venezuela. However, prices are likely…
Why is the meme stock frenzy making a comeback in 2025?
It’s happening again. Meme stock mania is back in full steam. Once again, companies that most institutional analysts have stopped…