World

US dollar slides after Trump backs weaker currency

Dollar posts sharpest daily drop in months The US dollar fell sharply on Tuesday, posting its biggest single-day decline since April of last year, after President Donald Trump dismissed concerns...

Nipah virus outbreak prompts airport screenings in Asia

Cases confirmed in India’s West Bengal An outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus in India’s West Bengal state has...

Tories criticised over ‘mental health’ claim after defection

Braverman joins Reform UK after months of denials The Conservative Party is facing strong criticism after initially suggesting that...

Social media giants face jury over teen mental health

A landmark trial begins For the first time, major social media companies are being forced to defend themselves before...

Yen surge fuels dollar slide amid intervention fears

Markets on alert after rare U.S.-Japan signals Japan’s yen strengthened sharply in early-week trading, extending gains after reports that...
spot_img

Survey shows Americans split on financial health

Cost of living remains a major strain Midway through 2025, many U.S. households are still struggling to balance their budgets despite cooling inflation. A new...

Chinese firms drive Indonesia industrial boom

Tariffs push manufacturers to relocate Indonesia is attracting a surge of Chinese manufacturers seeking to sidestep U.S. import tariffs that exceed 30% on goods from...

U.S. National Debt Hits $37 Trillion

Record Debt Arrives Years Ahead of Forecast The U.S. gross national debt has reached $37 trillion, according to the latest Treasury Department report. This milestone...

Trump Extends U.S.-China Trade Truce by 90 Days

Tariff escalation avoided ahead of potential leaders’ summit President Donald Trump has extended the current trade truce with China for another 90 days, postponing a...

Lithium stocks surge after major China mine closure

CATL halts production at key lithium hub Shares of lithium producers rallied Monday following news that Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL), the world’s largest...

Canada Retail Sales Fall 1.1% as Tariffs Take a Toll

Automotive and Food Sectors Lead the Decline Canada’s retail sales contracted by 1.1% in May, marking a sharp shift in consumer behavior as economic uncertainty...