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Trump Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Says He ‘Felt the Pain’ of China’s Boycott as a Soybean Farmer

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Corporate & Industry Trends

Boeing Appoints Mandarin-Speaking Former White House Advisor to Lead China Operations

Economy

Bank of Korea Holds Rates Steady at 2.5% Amid Rising Property and Trade Pressures

Trade & Tariffs

Japan’s Exports Rebound on Strong Asian Demand, But Shipments to the U.S. Continue to Slide

Personal Finance

Medicare Open Enrollment 2025: What Every Beneficiary Should Know Before Making a Change

With open enrollment running until December 7, experts urge Medicare beneficiaries to carefully compare plans, review new benefits, and wait for full government services to resume before finalizing their decisions.

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Trump Administration Expands Student Loan Forgiveness After Legal Settlement

Millions of borrowers in income-driven repayment programs regain access to debt cancellation following a major agreement with the American Federation of Teachers.

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

The Illusion of Luxury: How Gen Z Turns Vacations Into Social Media Gold

Behind the curated images of five-star getaways lies a growing trend of debt, staged content, and strategic image-building among young travelers.

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Economy

Argentina’s Midterm Elections Deliver Major Victory for Milei’s Free-Market Revolution

President Javier Milei’s sweeping win cements public backing for his radical economic reforms, signaling a new era of austerity, deregulation, and investor confidence in Argentina.

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

China’s Industrial Profits See Sharpest Rise in Nearly Two Years

Government measures to curb price wars and boost manufacturing output fuel a 21.6% surge in September

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

AI Investment Fuels Stock Market Gains While Main Street Struggles

Tech giants lift GDP and Wall Street, but small businesses face tariffs, rising costs, and shrinking consumer spending.

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Investing

Global Hedge Funds Hit Record $5 Trillion as Investors Pour in Cash Amid AI and Rate-Cut Optimism

Industry posts biggest quarterly inflows since 2007, fueled by tech gains, M&A surge, and renewed confidence in risk assets

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

The Visionary Behind Pop Mart: How BA Capital Is Redefining China’s Consumer Investment Landscape

Venture capitalist David He of BA Capital reveals why China’s consumer market is evolving—not fading—and where the next wave of growth and cultural influence will come from.

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Mongolia Launches Green Data Center Ambitions Through Chinggis Khaan Sovereign Wealth Fund

The $1.4 billion fund aims to transform mineral wealth into sustainable infrastructure, data hubs, and renewable energy exports

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Lastest articles

Trump Imposes Additional 10% Tariff on Canada Amid Controversial Reagan Trade Ad

Tensions flare as the U.S. President reacts to a Canadian TV ad featuring Ronald Reagan, halting trade talks and raising stakes ahead of Supreme Court hearings on tariff powers.

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

UK’s Cheese and Meat Ban Sparks Tensions with EU, Raising Questions Over Trade and Tourism

Nearly six months after its introduction, the UK’s ban on personal imports of EU dairy and meat products continues to affect businesses and travelers, even though Foot and Mouth Disease outbreaks in Europe have been contained.

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo Unite to Create a European Space Powerhouse Aimed at Challenging Starlink

Europe’s top defense and aerospace giants are merging their satellite divisions to establish a new space leader capable of competing with Elon Musk’s Starlink and reinforcing Europe’s technological sovereignty.

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Brazil and U.S. Move to Resolve Tariff Tensions After Trump-Lula Meeting in Malaysia

Talks between the two largest economies in the Americas signal a possible end to steep tariff hikes and strained trade ties, as both nations push for fairer terms and renewed cooperation.

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Argentina’s Midterm Elections Deliver Major Victory for Milei’s Free-Market Revolution

President Javier Milei’s sweeping win cements public backing for his radical economic reforms, signaling a new era of austerity, deregulation, and investor confidence in Argentina.

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

U.S. Government Shutdown Chokes Nonprofit Funding, Threatening Essential Community Services

As the federal funding lapse drags on, thousands of nonprofits struggle to stay afloat while demand for their aid surges across the country.

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Trump Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Says He ‘Felt the Pain’ of China’s Boycott as a Soybean Farmer

Bessent reveals personal ties to U.S. agriculture while discussing trade tensions with China and signals optimism for a breakthrough deal.

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Novartis to Acquire U.S. Biotech Avidity Biosciences in $12 Billion All-Cash Deal

Swiss drugmaker strengthens its RNA therapeutics pipeline as it expands global R&D footprint

Contributor:

Junia Wells

HSBC Sets Aside $1.1 Billion After Luxembourg Court Ruling in Madoff-Linked Case

Europe’s largest bank braces for financial hit as legal battle over Bernard Madoff’s massive Ponzi scheme continues

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Japan’s Nikkei 225 Breaks 50,000 for the First Time as Global Market Optimism Builds

Investors rally on easing U.S.-China trade tensions and expectations ahead of the Takaichi-Trump meeting

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

China’s Industrial Profits See Sharpest Rise in Nearly Two Years

Government measures to curb price wars and boost manufacturing output fuel a 21.6% surge in September

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

DeepL — The AI Translation Startup Challenging the Giants

How a German startup is redefining translation with artificial intelligence

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

AI Investment Fuels Stock Market Gains While Main Street Struggles

Tech giants lift GDP and Wall Street, but small businesses face tariffs, rising costs, and shrinking consumer spending.

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Deckers Brands Shares Plunge 15% After Softer Growth Forecast for Hoka and Ugg

Tariff pressures and cautious consumer spending weigh on the footwear giant’s fiscal outlook, offsetting strong Q2 earnings and sparking investor concern.

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Markets Brace for Friday’s Crucial Inflation Report — Will It Shake Up Wall Street?

With the government shutdown limiting new data, all eyes turn to September’s CPI release — a single report that could decide the Fed’s next move and set the tone for markets heading into year-end.

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Trump Ends U.S.-Canada Trade Talks Over Controversial Reagan-Themed Ad

Ontario’s $75 million campaign featuring Ronald Reagan’s anti-tariff message sparks backlash from Trump and the Reagan Foundation

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Global Hedge Funds Hit Record $5 Trillion as Investors Pour in Cash Amid AI and Rate-Cut Optimism

Industry posts biggest quarterly inflows since 2007, fueled by tech gains, M&A surge, and renewed confidence in risk assets

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

European Markets Rebound as U.S. Inflation Cools and Corporate Earnings Impress

European stocks regained momentum on Friday, ending the week on a positive note after a surprising slowdown in U.S. inflation and a wave of upbeat corporate earnings. The optimism helped ease investor anxiety following several volatile sessions driven by inflation worries and geopolitical tensions.

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

EU Accuses TikTok and Meta of Violating Landmark Digital Transparency Rules

Under the EU’s powerful Digital Services Act, regulators say Meta and TikTok failed to provide adequate data access for researchers—potentially facing billions in fines if charges are upheld.

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

U.S. Expands Military Power in Latin America with Aircraft Carrier Deployment

The arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford strike group marks a new phase of U.S. military assertiveness in the Western Hemisphere, signaling both strategic deterrence and growing regional tension.

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

India’s Oil Game Shifts: What Reliance’s Russian Crude Cut Means for the Future

As Reliance Industries rethinks its Russian oil strategy amid U.S. sanctions, India faces a complex balancing act between profit margins, geopolitics, and long-term trade ambitions

Contributor:

Junia Wells

U.S. Inflation Cools to 3% in September, Fueling Expectations of a Fed Rate Cut

A softer-than-expected consumer price report offers relief to investors and policymakers alike, signaling that inflation may finally be stabilizing — and giving the Federal Reserve more room to ease interest rates.

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Billionaire Heir Timothy Mellon Revealed as Trump’s $130 Million “Patriot Donor”

The reclusive railroad magnate and political power player quietly stepped in to help fund U.S. troops during the government shutdown — sparking controversy over legality, influence, and the role of private wealth in public funding.

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Nuvemshop — Empowering Latin American Entrepreneurs to Go Online

How a Brazilian startup is transforming e-commerce for small and medium businesses across Latin America

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Microsoft AI Chief Rules Out Erotica Chatbots Amid Industry Debate

While OpenAI moves toward adult content access, Microsoft emphasizes ethical AI boundaries and responsible innovation.

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo Unite to Build Europe’s Space Powerhouse

The three aerospace giants are merging their satellite divisions to create a unified European competitor to Elon Musk’s Starlink, aiming to reshape the continent’s dominance in space communications by 2027.

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Trump’s Uneasy Ties With the EU May Be Thawing — Thanks to Russia’s War in Ukraine

After months of tariff tensions and diplomatic rifts, Washington and Brussels are finding new unity in their shared effort to pressure Moscow and stabilize global trade.

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Rivian Cuts Over 600 Jobs Amid EV Market Slowdown and Shifting U.S. Regulations

The electric vehicle startup is trimming nearly 5% of its workforce as it battles shrinking demand, regulatory hurdles, and mounting financial losses.

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

Alibaba Enters the AI Wearables Race with $660 Smart Glasses and New ChatGPT Rival

The Chinese tech giant doubles down on consumer-focused AI with its Quark AI Glasses and a powerful new chatbot, intensifying competition with Meta and Xiaomi.

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Boeing Appoints Mandarin-Speaking Former White House Advisor to Lead China Operations

Landon Loomis steps in as Boeing China President amid mounting U.S.-China trade tensions and fierce competition with Airbus.

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

U.S. Sanctions on Russian Oil Giants Set to Disrupt Asia’s Energy Lifeline

China and India brace for supply and price shocks as Washington targets Rosneft and Lukoil, tightening pressure on Moscow’s wartime finances.

Contributor:

Rachel Steinberg

NBA Scandal: Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier Arrested in Massive Federal Gambling Probe

The Portland Trail Blazers coach and Miami Heat guard face serious federal charges tied to multimillion-dollar betting schemes involving insider leaks, Mafia-backed poker operations, and corrupted NBA games.

Contributor:

Leah Rosenfeld

Trump Grants Full Pardon to Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao in Controversial Move

The decision to pardon “CZ,” who pleaded guilty to money laundering charges in 2023, reignites political debate as critics accuse the Trump administration of favoritism toward the crypto industry.

Contributor:

Junia Wells

Japan’s Inflation Rises for the First Time in Months as Prices Pressure New PM Takaichi

Both headline and core inflation hit 2.9% in September, marking Japan’s first acceleration since May and testing the new prime minister’s ability to balance growth with price stability.

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Trump Halts All U.S.–Canada Trade Talks After Controversial Reagan Tariff Ad Sparks Diplomatic Rift

A $75 million Canadian ad campaign featuring a manipulated Ronald Reagan speech has ignited fresh tensions between Washington and Ottawa, leading President Trump to suspend ongoing trade negotiations.

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Miro — The Collaborative Whiteboard Transforming Remote Work

How a U.S.-based startup is revolutionizing team collaboration in the digital age

Contributor:

Calder Monroe

Trump Hosts Rupert Murdoch at White House Dinner Amid $10 Billion Lawsuit Over Epstein Letter

Despite suing Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal for defamation, Trump welcomed the media mogul and top News Corp executives to the White House for a private dinner.

Contributor:

Junia Wells

New Jersey Sues Amazon Over Alleged Discrimination Against Pregnant and Disabled Warehouse Workers

State accuses e-commerce giant of unfair leave practices, retaliatory firings, and failing to provide accommodations to thousands of employees, seeking reforms and damages.

Contributor:

David Goldfarb

Trump-Putin Talks Hit Pause as Moscow Grows Uneasy Over Stalled Ceasefire Plans

Russia backtracks after Trump delays Budapest summit, raising doubts about the Kremlin’s confidence in future peace talks and revealing growing anxiety in Moscow’s diplomatic circles.