Economists are increasingly concerned about the possibility of a recession in the US, driven by uncertainty over tariffs and job market pressures. Bentley University’s Laura Jackson Young highlights […]
US metal tariffs take effect, escalating trade tensions
US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminium imports have come into effect, raising duties to 25% and ending exemptions for all countries. This move is expected […]
Trump’s Economic Transition Amid Tariff Policies and Recession Fears
President Trump’s economic policies have shifted focus from immediate relief to a period of transition, marked by tariff implementations and concerns over potential recession. Despite earlier promises to […]
US factories likely to feel the pain from Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs
President Donald Trump has reinstated tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, imposing a 25% tax on all such imports. Initially, the president threatened to double the tariff to […]
7-Eleven’s Japanese owner appoints American CEO to fend off $47 billion takeover bid
Seven & I Holdings, the Japanese operator of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, has appointed Stephen Dacus as its first foreign CEO. Dacus, who will take over on […]
Walgreens Transitions from $100 Billion Health Giant to Private-Equity Project
Walgreens Boots Alliance has faced significant challenges over the past decade. Consumers increasingly shifted to purchasing household items online through platforms like Amazon.com, bypassing Walgreens’s extensive network of […]
Trump’s imperialist shakedown of Panama touches a raw nerve in Latin America
The long history of Latin America provides a backdrop to the current tensions between the US and Panama, with Trump’s actions stirring fears of economic repercussions. The handover […]
Panama Port Deal Plants U.S. Flag in China-Dominated Sector
A deal has been reached to place U.S. investors in control of a global ports network, including key berths at the Panama Canal. This agreement removes potential levers […]
Hong Kong’s Position as Financial Hub Under Strain Amid U.S.-China Tensions
HONG KONG, March 6 (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s status as a financial hub is increasingly at risk as the city becomes more entangled in U.S.-China tensions. The rapid […]
European (fund flow) Exceptionalism
The narrative of American exceptionalism, which positioned the US as the primary market of interest with large US technology stocks considered nearly risk-free assets, is being challenged. Since […]