Economy

Trump says US has struck trade deal with Japan

July 19, 2025

US finalizes trade deal with Japan, Trump reports

Kyle C. Garrison

Former U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that the United States had finalized a trade agreement with Japan during his time in office, marking what he described as a significant step…

Economy

City traders have rate-rigging convictions quashed

July 19, 2025

City traders see rate-rigging convictions dismissed

Kyle C. Garrison

Several ex-financial traders who had faced convictions related to tampering with benchmark interest rates have now seen their convictions nullified. This marks a notable legal shift in one of the…

Economy

July 18, 2025

Irish government reveals how Apple tax windfall will be spent

Kyle C. Garrison

The Irish government has announced how it intends to allocate the multi-billion-euro tax settlement received from Apple, a long-disputed windfall that has drawn global attention. The funds, which stem from…

Economy

Trump Media builds billion bitcoin hoard as crypto swells president’s net worth

July 18, 2025

Trump Media secures $2 billion bitcoin stash as cryptocurrency surges president’s net worth

Kyle C. Garrison

Trump Media & Technology Group has discreetly acquired a substantial amount of bitcoin, presently possessing around $2 billion in this digital currency. This impressive collection of digital assets has played…

Economy

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July 17, 2025

Ryanair explores bigger incentives for reporting oversized bags

Kyle C. Garrison

Ryanair, Europe’s largest budget airline, is reportedly evaluating changes to its internal reward system that could see ground staff receive higher bonuses for identifying passengers carrying oversized cabin luggage. The…

Economy

Chevron’s megadeal for Hess gets approval after winning legal battle with Exxon

July 14, 2025

Chevron’s Hess takeover cleared following Exxon legal loss

Kyle C. Garrison

Chevron’s ambitious acquisition of Hess Corporation has officially received the green light, marking a major consolidation in the energy sector after overcoming a legal challenge brought by ExxonMobil. The resolution…

Economy

US passes first major national crypto legislation

July 14, 2025

Historic national crypto legislation approved in US

Kyle C. Garrison

In a significant move that marks a turning point for digital assets, the United States has passed its first comprehensive federal law governing cryptocurrency. The legislation, years in the making,…

Economy

Copper prices have surged to record highs — and they could jump higher. Here’s why

July 13, 2025

Copper prices reach record highs — here’s why more gains may be ahead

Kyle C. Garrison

Copper, widely regarded as an indicator for the state of the global economy, has experienced a significant increase in its market price recently. This trend is a result of constrained…

Economy

July 13, 2025

Has Wall Street been broken by Trump?

Kyle C. Garrison

The relationship between politics and financial markets has always been intricate, yet the reemergence of former President Donald Trump in the political arena is generating new ripples across Wall Street.…

Economy

July 12, 2025

Tariff pact achieved between US and Indonesia

Kyle C. Garrison

The United States and Indonesia have concluded a significant trade agreement that addresses longstanding concerns over tariffs, signaling a new chapter in their bilateral economic relationship. This deal, reached after…

Economy