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January 21, 2026

Elon Musk outlines a future shaped by space, AI and energy

A wide-ranging conversation at Davos Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Elon Musk shared a broad vision of the future during a public conversation with BlackRock CEO Larry Fink. The discussion moved

January 19, 2026

U.S. tariff revenue hits record despite late-year slowdown

A new report from the U.S. Treasury released Tuesday showed that $27.89 billion in tariff revenue flowed into government coffers in December, capping a year in which President Donald Trump fundamentally reshaped

December 26, 2025

Tariffs push leather goods prices higher into 2026

Tariffs disrupt supply chains across the leather industry New import tariffs imposed in April have upended the global supply chains of US leather goods makers, driving up costs and creating widespread uncertainty

German Exports Rebound in September, Led by U.S. Demand

by Jamie Spencer

Better-than-expected growth after months of declines Germany’s exports rose by 1.4% in September compared to the previous month, according to data released Friday by the federal statistics office. This increase exceeded analysts’

November 7, 2025

China’s exports rise as U.S. trade talks stall

by Jamie Spencer

September sees strong export and import gains China’s export growth accelerated in September despite an unresolved trade deal with the United States. Exports climbed 8.3% year-over-year, surpassing the 6.0% forecast and improving

October 13, 2025

Mexico Injects $14B into Pemex to Ease Debt Burden

by Jamie Spencer

Bond buyback aims to restructure near-term liabilities Mexico’s government will inject nearly $14 billion into state oil firm Pemex, one of the world’s most indebted energy companies, according to a statement from

September 17, 2025

Mortgage rates steady, but fall outlook is uncertain

by Jamie Spencer

Buyers still face high barriers to entry The U.S. housing market continues to challenge first-time buyers, as home prices and mortgage interest rates remain elevated. As of August 21, the average 30-year

August 27, 2025

US Consumer Sentiment Falls in August

by Jamie Spencer

Inflation worries drive first decline in months Consumer sentiment weakened in August for the first time in four months as inflation concerns resurfaced. The University of Michigan’s latest survey showed year-ahead inflation

August 15, 2025

Trump Threatens 250% Tariffs on Drug Imports

by Jamie Spencer

Tariff escalation targets overseas pharmaceutical production President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the U.S. may impose tariffs as high as 250% on pharmaceutical imports within the next 18 months. Speaking on CNBC’s

August 5, 2025

Swiss Industry Braces for Impact After 39% U.S. Tariff

by Jamie Spencer

Watchmakers and exporters hit hard as pharma gets temporary relief Swiss manufacturers are reeling from a sharp escalation in U.S. tariffs, with President Donald Trump announcing a 39% duty on Swiss imports

August 1, 2025

U.S. and China Hold Crucial Trade Talks in Stockholm

by Jamie Spencer

Negotiators seek 90-day extension to tariff truce Top economic officials from the United States and China met in Stockholm on Monday for over five hours in a renewed attempt to stabilize their

July 28, 2025

Auto Thefts in Canada Drop 19% Amid National Crackdown

by Jamie Spencer

Significant declines reported in Ontario and Quebec Auto thefts across Canada fell sharply in the first half of 2025, according to a new report from Équité Association, marking a major shift after

July 28, 2025

Fatal Incident Halts Flights at Milan Bergamo Airport

by Jamie Spencer

Man enters runway and is killed after running into aircraft engine Flight operations at Milan Bergamo International Airport were temporarily suspended on Tuesday morning after a man died upon entering the engine

July 8, 2025

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