Battle over semiconductor market leads to Chinese buying of chipmaking stocks
The battle between China and the United States over the semiconductor market is heating up, leading to China buying massive amounts of chipmaking stocks.
Russian authorities ramping up rhetoric around 'unfriendly currencies,' considering converting to other assets
Russian authorities are ramping up rhetoric around so-called "unfriendly currencies," such as the U.S. dollar, and calling to convert these currencies to other assets and currencies.
India slows rate of new currency being introduced into its economy
India has slowed the rate of introducing new currency into their economy by nearly half after the economy sees post-COVID rebound. Indian market participants expect another drop this year.
Mortgage rates slide below 5%
Freddie Mac said mortgage rates fell for a second week, dipping below 5% for the first time since April. A Freddie Mac economist predicts rates will remain variable.
Hundreds of Amazon warehouse workers walk out over pay, UK union says
Hundreds of Amazon warehouse workers in southeast England are protesting over low wages and increased cost of living. Amazon has faced criticism from workers previously.
Romanian Black Sea port finally receives its first shipment of Ukrainian grain amid food crisis
After months of a food crisis across eastern Europe, the first Ukrainian shipment of grain since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine conflict has finally arrived in Romania.
Mexican airlines could hit turbulence if US recession fears worsen
As U.S. recession fears worsen, Mexican airlines are bracing for turbulence as US tourism makes up for a large part of their business and a recession would lead to less Americans traveling.
Airbus strikes remaining A350 jets from deal with Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways is suing Airbus for at least $1.4 billion after Qatar had to ground more than 20 Airbus long-haul jets after they were deemed unsafe for flight by Qatar's regulator.
Professional Fighters League readies for global expansion next year: 'I feel like we're just getting started'
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) was founded in 2018 and is still very much in its infancy compared to the NHL and NFL. Still, it's fueling the growth of the MMA, according to PFL CEO Peter Murray.
Lawsuit accusing Pornhub parent Mindgeek of monetizing child pornography can move forward, judge rules
A California judge has ruled that a lawsuit accusing Visa and Pornhub parent company MindGeek of violating child porn and trafficking laws by monetizing illegal content can move forward.
US adds 25 Russian operated Airbus airplanes to export violation list
The U.S. Commerce Department plans on adding 25 Airbus airplanes operated by Russian Airlines to their export violation list as part of the Biden administration's sanctions on Russia.
Apple sued by French app developers for supposedly overcharging for app store access
French app developers, Société du Figaro and L'Équipe 24/24, are suing Apple Inc over supposedly being overcharged to have their apps on the Apple app store.
Asia stocks tank as Nancy Pelosi touches down in Taiwan
Stocks in Asia quaked at the news that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was moving forward with a visit to Taiwan on Tuesday. Markets across mainland China nd Hong Kong fell.
CanSinoBIO's inhaled COVID booster more effective against BA.1 Omicron subvariant than Sinovac's injectable
China's CanSinoBio's inhalable coronavirus booster has shown to provide better protection against the BA.1 Omicron subvariant than Sinovac's injectable boosters in clinical trials.
GEICO closes all California offices, lays off workers: report
GEICO has closed all of its 38 offices in California, resulting in the layoffs of hundreds of workers, though residents can still obtain policies through a computer.
West Virginia reaches $400 million settlement with opioid distributors
West Virginia reached a $400 million settlement on Monday with opioid distributors AmerisourceBergen Drug Co., Cardinal Health Inc., and McKesson Corp.
Biden EPA plans to tackle coal industry by enacting new limits on other pollutants
The Biden EPA is planning on issuing new limits on traditional pollutants such as ozone and carbon ash in an effort to divorce from the country's dependence on coal-fired power plants.
Shenzhen inches China closer to their driverless car dreams, with autonomous 'robotaxis'
The Chinese city of Shenzhen is making huge leaps in the autonomous vehicle sector after rolling out 100 trial "robotaxis," providing over 50,000 rides in the last year.
British businesses cutting ties with China over increasing political tensions
British businesses are beginning to sever ties with China as political tensions between the two nations continue to increase, stoking further inflationary pressure.
Soaring inflation drives more Americans to live paycheck to paycheck despite 5.1% increase in wages
Soaring inflation is driving more Americans to live paycheck-to-paycheck, even larger earners as increased wages can't keep up to the prices of goods at the grocery store and gas pump.



















