Download IPFS Oil prices saw a measured rise on Monday following the announcement of a key trade agreement between the United States and the European Union (EU). The deal, struck just ahead of a major tariff deadline, helped ease fears of a full-blown transatlantic trade conflict and injected cautious optimism[Read More…]

Download IPFS South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol is scheduled to meet United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington this Thursday for high-stakes trade discussions. The meeting comes just one day before the U.S. is set to resume enforcement of previously suspended tariffs on South Korean goods, unless both[Read More…]

Download IPFS The international expansion of China’s currency, the yuan, is gradually reshaping the global financial landscape. A new report released at the International Monetary Forum in Beijing shows that the yuan’s global use is climbing steadily, while concerns grow over the dominance of United States-backed stablecoins and their long-term[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Visa is positioning itself at the forefront of a major transformation in digital commerce, preparing its global payments infrastructure to support the growing impact of AI agents. As AI shifts the consumer experience from manual browsing to near-instant, voice-activated purchases, Visa is reengineering how transactions will happen in[Read More…]

Download IPFS A significant cybersecurity incident has hit Allianz Life Insurance Company, with personal data of a majority of its 1.4 million customers compromised after a third-party system was breached. The Minneapolis-based insurer, a subsidiary of global financial services provider Allianz SE, headquartered in Munich, Germany, confirmed that the breach[Read More…]

Download IPFS America’s major banks have closed more than 100 branches within just two months, marking a continuing trend away from traditional in-person banking and raising concerns over reduced financial access in smaller communities. Between May 16 and July 16, 105 bank branches were permanently closed by some of the[Read More…]

Download IPFS United States tariffs introduced during the Trump administration continue to pressure Europe’s largest industrial sector, with German car manufacturers facing a €10 billion ($10.9 billion) hit to their cash flow. The financial strain adds to ongoing challenges for the industry, which is already navigating high production costs, regulatory[Read More…]

DOWNLOAD IPFS Honda is entering the insurance space with a new venture aimed at offering its customers more than reliable vehicles. American Honda has officially launched Honda Insurance Solutions (HIS), a full-service insurance agency designed to offer coverage for cars, homes, and more, available in all 50 U.S. states. The[Read More…]

Download IPFS In a move that underscores its pivot away from U.S.-centric foreign policy and reflects lingering defiance of the hardline approach pushed by President Donald Trump, Brazil is doubling down on its commitment to BRICS, the geopolitical bloc that includes Russia, India, China, and South Africa. While the Trump[Read More…]

Download IPFS General Michael Kurilla, commander of the United States Central Command (CentCom), has been bestowed with one of the highest military honors in Pakistan in what many deemed a strong gesture of defense diplomacy.  General Kurilla received the Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military), Pakistan’s prestigious military decoration, during a formal ceremony at[Read More…]