Trump admin halts student visa interviews, plans digital background checks
On May 27, 2025, the Trump administration announced a policy shift by pausing the scheduling of new student visa interviews…
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…
Oil prices under pressure as OPEC+ mulls further supply boost
The next setback in oil prices is looming as the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies meet later…
Poorest nations face $22bn China debt bill in 2025, risking cuts to vital services
The world’s most vulnerable economies are facing a mounting financial crisis, with debt repayments to China reaching record highs in…
Donald Trump’s approval rating sinks 120 days into second term
President Trump is now 120 days into his second term, and his approval rating has turned upside down. What began…
UK food inflation reaches its highest level in a year amid rising costs
As of May 2025, UK food inflation has surged to its highest level in a year, placing renewed pressure on…
India forecasts strong monsoon rains for 2025; to boost agriculture
The India Meteorological Department reiterated on Tuesday its April forecast for above-average monsoon rains in 2025, marking a potential second…
Brazil business groups urge congress to overturn IOF tax hike
Business sector representatives in Brazil have jointly released a manifesto calling on the National Congress to overturn a decree from the…
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…
What if a weak US dollar was the plan all along?
The US dollar continues its decline and it’s now at its lowest level since 2023. Most headlines call it a…