Economy

Nicolas Maduro was unexpectedly sworn in for a third term as president of Venezuela, sparking widespread national and international outrage. In response to these actions, on January 10, the US…

Gold prices rose on Thursday as increased safe-haven demand supported sentiments for the yellow metal.  Uncertainty about US President-elect Donald Trump’s trade tariff plans have fuelled safe-haven demand for gold,…

In December 2024, Mexico’s annual inflation rate dropped to a nearly four-year low of 4.21%, representing a notable decline of 0.34% from 4.55% in November. The inflation rate below market…

MicroStrategy (MSTR) has become the poster child for Bitcoin investment, with its shares surging over 450% in the past year, outperforming Bitcoin itself, which has doubled since January 2024. Wall…

A fast-moving wildfire freshly tore through the Hollywood Hills early Thursday, threatening a region synonymous with the American film industry. The blaze added to the strain on millions of Los…

Several major tech companies and executives are making donations to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund, signaling a shift in tone as his second term approaches. Microsoft Corp., Alphabet Inc.’s Google,…

Federal Reserve officials at their December meeting expressed concern over inflation and the impact that President-elect Donald Trump’s policies could have, indicating that they would be moving more slowly on…

The Biden administration is preparing a final round of export restrictions on advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips, marking a last-minute effort to limit China and Russia’s access to cutting-edge technologies,…

China’s inflation data for December has raised fresh concerns over deflationary pressures, underscoring the persistent challenges facing the world’s second-largest economy as it grapples with weak domestic demand. China’s consumer…