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Americans can expect higher electric costs if Trump's big bill passes Congress, experts say
If the proposed legislation with substantial reductions in clean energy funding becomes law, analysts indicate that electricity prices in the United States are likely to increase s...
Read Full Article →WHO calls for steep taxes on alcohol and sugary drinks globally by 2035
Implementing substantial global taxes on alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, and sugary drinks could generate up to $1 trillion in revenue by the year 2035, according to health...
Read Full Article →Crypto-focused bank backed by tech billionaires including Peter Thiel files for charter: report
A recently proposed U.S. bank supported by prominent technology investors aims to serve the cryptocurrency sector, potentially impacting financial services and digital asset market...
Read Full Article →Trump casts doubt on 'spoiled' Japan getting a trade deal
The potential reintroduction of tariffs could impact financial markets as uncertainty grows over the prospects of reaching a new trade agreement with Japan amid ongoing concerns ab...
Read Full Article →Rivian stock falls on tariff hits and tax credit rollback fears
Rivian's recent decline in stock value reflects concerns over increased expenses and reduced incentives, which have contributed to a slowdown in its manufacturing output amidst ind...
Read Full Article →Japan is calling Trump's trade bluff
Meeting the required number of new trade agreements within a limited timeframe is crucial for the administration's economic strategy and could significantly impact international ma...
Read Full Article →The private sector lost a brutal number of jobs last month
In June, private payroll figures significantly underperformed forecasts, reflecting the largest monthly job decline experienced in over two years and indicating potential challenge...
Read Full Article →Mortgage refinancing heats up as rates slide again
The recent decline in long-term loan costs has encouraged many property owners to adjust their existing agreements, potentially reducing monthly payments and overall interest expen...
Read Full Article →Microsoft to lay off 9,000 workers in second major wave of cuts this year
Despite experiencing strong revenue growth, the company is reducing its workforce by approximately 15,000 employees this year, reflecting a significant adjustment in operational ex...
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