Amazon to launch discount section with direct shipping from China: Report | Retail News
The shopping section is Amazon’s most aggressive response to the growth of bargain sites like Temu and Shein. Amazon.com plans to launch a section on…
US sanctions ‘sprawling shadow banking network’ that helps Iran’s military | Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions News
Those sanctioned are involved in the sale of Iranian oil and petrochemicals, money that pays for weapons, proxy groups. The United States Department of the…
Yellen to announce efforts to boost home supply as US election looms | Housing News
Increased attention to home prices comes as the housing crunch becomes an increasing issue in upcoming elections. The Biden administration is announcing new steps to…
Hong Kong to keep stock market open during typhoons | Financial Markets
City leader John Lee says move will strengthen competitiveness of the Asian financial hub. Hong Kong is set to end its decades-long practice of shutting…
US stock market hits new record ahead of interest rates decision | Financial Markets
S&P 500 gains 0.3 percent ahead of US Federal Reserve’s latest decision on interest rates. The US stock market has hit record highs ahead of…
India’s Modi urged to set ‘ambitious’ economic agenda after poll humbling | Business and Economy News
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) campaigned on India’s sizeable economic expansion in the lead-up to the country’s recent national…
Rahul Gandhi seeks probe into stock market moves during India elections | India Election 2024 News
Exit poll projections of big wins by Modi’s alliance sent stock markets surging a day before votes were counted. Opposition Indian National Congress leader Rahul…
India election: Why Modi’s narrow win sent the stock market tumbling | Financial Markets
India’s stock market took its worst tumble in four years after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lost its parliamentary majority. The…
India’s stock market dips as expectations of Modi landslide recede | Elections
Selloff comes after polls predicting large majority for National Democratic Alliance sent stocks to all-time highs. Indian financial markets sold off sharply as early vote…
GameStop stock jumps as ‘Roaring Kitty’ shows big bet in Reddit post | Financial Markets News
Keith Gill, or ‘Roaring Kitty’, shared a screenshot on Reddit that showed he may hold five million shares of GameStop. Shares of GameStop soared once…
Trump Media shares plunge after Donald Trump convicted in hush-money trial | Financial Markets
Shares fall as much as 15 percent after former president is found guilty on all 34 counts. Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, Donald…
Why are Gen Z broke? | Financial Markets
In this episode, we look at why Gen Z around the world are broke and whether they deserve the bad reputation for their lifestyle choices.…
Singapore Airlines death: Is climate change making air turbulence worse? | Aviation News
Geoff Kitchen was on his way to a six-week holiday across South Asia and Australia with his wife Linda. Ten hours into the flight and…
After Japan’s comeback, South Korea is hoping for its own stock market boom | Financial Markets
Seoul, South Korea – Kim Gyeong-eob used to be a regular at bars and clubs in Hongdae, a popular university district and nightlife hotspot, drinking…
Who benefits from US tariffs on Chinese imports? Experts weigh in | US Election 2024 News
The trade war between the United States and China continued this week with its latest salvo – a move that comes amid a heated race…
Biden slaps new tariffs on Chinese imports, ratcheting trade war | Business and Economy News
President Joe Biden has slapped major new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries, solar cells, steel, aluminium and medical equipment, taking potshots at Donald…
Former Binance CEO CZ sentenced to four months | Crypto News
Changpeng Zhao, the former chief executive of Binance, was sentenced on Tuesday to four months in prison after pleading guilty to violating US money-laundering laws at the world’s largest…
Why is Japan’s yen so weak against the US dollar? | Financial Markets
The weakness of the Japanese yen is in the spotlight again after its latest tumble in value. On Monday, the currency sank to 160.17 against…
ByteDance prefers TikTok shutdown in US over sale: Report | Technology News
TikTok owner ByteDance would prefer shutting down its loss-making app rather than sell it if the Chinese company exhausts all legal options to fight legislation…
Stocks slide on Middle East tensions as hope crisis contained stems losses | Financial Markets
Stock markets in Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea fall after Iran’s attack on Israel. Stocks have tumbled in Asia after Iran ramped…