Taiwan's July export growth slows, signaling a drop in global demand
Taiwan's export growth is seen slowing in July, which is an indicator that global demand is falling. Taiwan's exports are a key indicator of the global technology sector.
Soaring inflation forces school districts to cut back on supplies and pay more for nearly everything
Inflation is straining school budgets nationwide, as districts are forced to pay more for everything from school supplies in the classroom to maintaining the bus fleets picking up kids.
Starbucks rebranded in Russia as ‘Stars Coffee’
People in Moscow who were disappointed when Starbucks closed its cafes after Russia invaded Ukraine can return to their favorite coffee shop under a new name — Stars Coffee.
Canadian inflation expected to take longer than expected to return to target
Canada's central bank, the Bank of Canada, has raised its interest rates by 225 basis points (2.25%) in an effort to fight inflation in the country.
Carbon credits increased in Inflation Reduction Act, may boost ethanol industry
Bidens Inflation Reduction Act may give the ethanol industry a boost by dramatically increasing carbon tax credits for companies that capture and store carbon.
Sanofi takes another big hit as it halts work on breast cancer medication, amcenestrant
French healthcare company Sanofi has decided to halt work on its once praised breast cancer medication amcenestrant after a second failed clinical trial.
UK inflation hits double digits for first time since 1982
British consumer price inflation jumped to 10.1% in July, its highest since February 1982, up from an annual rate of 9.4% in June.
P&G takes heat from environmentalists over Charmin and Bounty supply chain
Procter & Gamble Co has been receiving criticism from environmentalist groups for their use of wood pulp in their Charmin and Bounty products, instead of using recycled fibers.
UK supermarket Iceland Foods now offering shoppers small interest-free loans for groceries
As inflation continues to jack up grocery prices in the UK, supermarket Iceland Foods plans on offering customers small interest-free loans to struggling customers.
Consumer group issues alert over BlackRock's woke crusade: 'No regard for American families'
Consumer's Research is warning residents of a dozen states to be wary of massive investment firm BlackRock over its environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards.
Japan arrests 4 on bribery suspicions in Tokyo Olympics
A former Tokyo Olympic committee board member and three people from a clothing company that sponsored the 2020 Games have been arrested on bribery suspicions.
Ikea set to liquidate Russian unit as occupation of Ukraine continues
Ikea has decided to liquidate its Russian unit, IKEA Dom, as a long list of other international companies cut ties with the country as it continues to occupy Ukraine.
Britain ditches EU trade system, unveils new trade strategy for developing countries
In the spirit of Brexit, Britain has decided to ditch the EU's Generalized System of Preferences and devise its own trade system for dealing with developing countries.
Bill Gates calls on South Korea to help prevent infectious diseases
Bill Gates called for South Korea to step up its efforts to prevent infectious diseases like COVID-19 and stressed the need for the world to be better prepared for the next pandemic.
Russia reopens bond market to investors from ‘not hostile’ countries
Russia on Monday said the Moscow Stock Exchange has partially reopened and will allow countries that are "not hostile" to resume trading bonds.
Why Europe's energy bills keep climbing
As global issues such as the ongoing war in Ukraine and supply chain issues continue to put stress on the global economy, energy prices in Europe continue to climb.
Saudi prince made $500M Russia bet at start of Ukraine war
Saudi Arabia's Kingdom Holding Co., the investment firm controlled by billionaire Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, quietly invested more than $500 million in Gazprom, Roseneft and Lukoil between February and March, regulatory filings showed.
Wall Street returns to Russian bond trading months after Moscow sanctions
Investors now have another chance to get rid of assets widely seen in the West as toxic after several major Wall Street banks begun offering to facilitate trades in Russian debt.
UK rising cost of living forcing Britons to part ways with pets
The cost of living, fueled by inflation, is rising in the United Kingdom, and many residents are having to make tough decisions about keeping their pets.
Mazda moves away from Chinese suppliers, attempts to bolster domestic production
Japanese car manufacturer Mazda is attempting to build supply line infrastructure outside of China after COVID-19 lockdowns deeply disrupted their manufacturing process.



















