Economy

According to a letter sent to Congress, Chinese state-sponsored hackers accessed sensitive Treasury data through a compromised cloud-based service provided by BeyondTrust Inc. While the department has contained the immediate…

The US economy is heading into 2025 with strong momentum, but significant uncertainties could alter its trajectory.  A strong 3% GDP growth rate in 2024 and the addition of nearly…

China’s factory activity showed signs of sustained expansion in December, with the official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) remaining above the critical 50-point threshold for the third consecutive month. The…

Emerging markets (EM) delivered notable returns in 2024 with most regions closing the year with gains. According to a Reuters report, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index is set to end…

Jimmy Carter, the former US president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has passed away at the age of 100, the Carter Center announced on Sunday. Known for his unwavering commitment…

El Salvador, the pioneering nation that made Bitcoin legal tender in 2021, has surpassed 6,000 BTC in its treasury, valued at $561.3 million as of the latest update. This milestone…

According to a recent Reuters report, a record 3.4 million Chinese youth registered for this year’s notoriously competitive civil service exam, a sharp increase of over 400,000 from last year.…

With Donald Trump set to assume the US presidency in 2025, questions have cropped up regarding the future of his social media platform Truth Social, and its parent company Trump…

The United Kingdom and the European Union are taking steps toward improving their strained relationship.  Early in 2025, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will attend an informal summit with EU…