Tariff Refund Portal Opens for U.S. Importers
Online system launches after Supreme Court ruling
A national tariff refund system went live at 8 a.m. Monday, allowing eligible businesses to seek reimbursement for...
Study Links Teen Cannabis Use to Slower Cognitive Growth
Large U.S. brain study tracks 11,000 adolescents
Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine report that teenagers who begin using cannabis...
Allbirds to Exit Footwear, Pivot to AI
$50 Million Convertible Financing Secured
Allbirds announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with an institutional investor for a $50 million convertible financing facility,...
Debt-for-Nature Swaps Gain New Momentum
Ecuador’s $1.6 Billion Conservation Bet
In 2023, Ecuador completed one of the largest debt-for-nature swaps ever arranged, restructuring $1.6 billion of sovereign debt while committing...
What Happens If You Can’t Pay Your Taxes?
Missed payments trigger penalties and interest
As Americans file their returns this April, many are navigating high living costs and elevated borrowing rates. For some,...
Treasury Moves to Downsize Financial Risk Office
Major staff and budget reductions underway
The Treasury Department is proceeding with plans to significantly scale back the Office of Financial Research (OFR), a unit...