Onwards and upwards?
President Trump’s tariff threats have boosted stock market volatility, but not by much. Despite some relatively large intra-day swings, traders have taken tariffs in their stride. This may be due…
Why Coca-Cola says DEI is essential for business success
Amid growing scrutiny and a shifting political landscape, Coca-Cola is making a bold statement about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The beverage giant has explicitly warned that…
Brazil’s B3 reports7% revenue growth in Q4 despite macroeconomic volatility
B3 reported a recurring net profit of R$1.2 billion ($208 million) for the fourth quarter of 2024, reflecting a 13.6% increase compared to the same quarter in 2023 but a…
Domino’s fourth quarter: can pizza giant deliver growth amid international headwinds?
Domino’s (DPZ) is set to report its fourth-quarter results on Monday, and investors are hungry for more than just pizza. After a year of mixed performance, Wall Street is looking…
Japan’s passport ranks No. 2 globally, yet only 17.5% of citizens have one
Japan boasts the world’s second most powerful passport, allowing visa-free access to 190 destinations. Yet, only 17.5% of its population holds one, raising questions about why so few Japanese citizens…
Japan’s inflation hits 2-year high of 4% in January—will the BOJ raise rates?
Japan’s inflation surged in January, with consumer prices rising 4% year over year—the highest level since early 2023. This has intensified pressure on the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to tighten…
How Trump is using US gas to reshape Asia’s energy ties
A seemingly ordinary lunch between President Donald Trump and a then Japanese politician Shigeru Ishiba this month peeled back the curtain on a bold vision: to reshape Asia’s energy landscape…
CIA to dismantle diversity programs in biggest restructuring since 1977
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is undergoing its most significant restructuring in nearly five decades, with a focus on dismantling diversity initiatives and reassessing personnel involved in recruitment efforts.The move,…
Record-high gold prices keep Indian investors hooked—what’s next?
India’s retail demand for gold jewelry has been significantly impacted by the surge in gold prices to new all-time highs since the beginning of the year, the World Gold Council…
Meta executives eligible for 200% salary bonus under new pay structure
Meta executives are set to receive significantly larger bonuses this year, even as the company implements layoffs affecting 5% of its workforce. According to a corporate filing on Thursday, Meta’s…