Business

What We Know About the $2,000 Tariff Dividend Proposal

The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department have confirmed that no payments are scheduled for December 2025.

U.S. Clears $1.4 Billion Arms Sale to Gulf Allies

Under US law, the agreements will remain under examination for about thirty days. Lawmakers can object for a range of reasons that include human rights concerns, regional risks or questions about technology transfer.

What to Expect as Stocks Fall Ahead of Powell Speech

Markets are likely to stay steady until Powell speaks and the data arrives. Trading volumes remain moderate and large moves are unlikely until clearer signals appear. Investors have shown little interest in taking strong positions when so many variables remain open.

UK Midcaps Slide as Financial and Industrial Sectors Pull Back

The FTSE 250 slipped as traders weighed weak business activity numbers and uneven performance across companies that rely heavily on the UK economy.

Netherlands Ramps Up Drone Defences After Air Space Intrusions

Several flights at Eindhoven Airport were halted during the week of the sightings as controllers struggled to verify whether the drones were recreational, careless or intentionally probing restricted airspace.

Germany Gets a Wake-Up Call on Prices

When raw materials rise in price or supply chains become more expensive, these costs eventually pass to consumers. The new inflation reading signals that some of these challenges remain embedded in the system.

Mortgage Rates Fall to 6.23 Percent But Affordability Remains a Hurdle for Buyers

The fall in rates provides some breathing room for buyers who were previously priced out of the market, potentially reducing monthly payments by hundreds of dollars for the same loan amount, and offering the hope of entering a market that has felt increasingly out of reach.

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Sees Record $523 Million Outflow

Several factors contributed to the sudden outflow from the fund, including bitcoin’s rapid correction from its October highs, a broader retreat in riskier assets, and rising interest rates that prompted investors to reassess their appetite for volatile holdings.

Small US Retailers Brace for Holiday Shortfalls as Tariffs Disrupt Supply Chains

For many businesses, the issue is not just higher duties. The challenge arises from the inconsistent flow of goods and the long lead times that follow.

How Early Promotions Shape This Year’s Black Friday Season

Products tied to immediate needs or holiday preparation saw more consistent demand. Larger ticket items required more convincing, and customers often waited for confirmation that prices would not fall further closer to Thanksgiving weekend.

We're Proud to Have Played a Role in Lightshift’s Successful Financing by Bringing Our Independent Technical and Financial Expertise to Their Growing Energy Storage Portfolio: Iñaki Herrero of Enertis Applus+

As energy storage takes center stage in the transition to a more resilient and flexible grid, our focus is on helping investors and developers alike make sound, data-driven decisions that enhance value and minimize risk.

JingDong Industrials Plans Hong Kong IPO Targeting $500 Million

The banks supporting the IPO are working through investor meetings this week to test appetite. Their feedback will shape the final price range.

China International Development Corp Explores 1.2 Billion Dollar Bid for Lonten Semiconductor

CIDC is a long-time player in traditional goods and is now weighing a step into one of China’s most competitive technology sectors.

US Hiring Shows Tentative Progress Despite a Subdued Economic Mood

September employment numbers reflect steady job growth even as broader economic trends suggest caution.

Robot Deliveries Uber Teams Up with Starship Technologies to Launch Autonomous Drop-Offs in the UK

Uber moves into automated deliveries in the UK, starting with Leeds and Sheffield, marking a significant step in last-mile logistics.