América del Norte
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Cómo el sorpresivo triunfo de Lula en Brasil es un golpe para las ambiciones de Trump en América Latina
“Brasil no aceptará ser el patio trasero de nadie”, declaró el presidente izquierdista de Brasil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, en su discurso de victoria electoral, un mensaje dirigido directamente…
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Big banks post strong Q3 profits, but warn higher rates and inflation could bite
Major banks report higher profits Wall Street’s largest banks reported stronger third-quarter profits as consumers continued paying bills and businesses invested heavily in artificial intelligence. JPMorgan Chase earned $15.3 billion,…
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Americans 75 and older are wealthiest age group, Fed survey finds
Older households lead wealth gains Families headed by someone aged 75 or older are now the wealthiest age group in the United States. The Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances…
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US stocks rise to the edge of an all-time high
Buyouts and artificial intelligence lift stocks U.S. stocks moved close to record territory Monday after two acquisition announcements boosted the market. The S&P 500 gained 0.7% to 7,773.95, finishing within…
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Wall Street week ahead: Fed minutes, unemployment data, consumer sentiment update
A week of important economic signals Wall Street faces a busy week of reports covering services, unemployment and consumer sentiment. Investors will also examine minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest…
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Elon Musk Campaign Spending in 2026 Midterms
Elon Musk has funneled massive funds into the political arena. Specifically, his contributions support Republican midterm candidates. Political groups receive unprecedented financial backing. Therefore, congressional control remains heavily contested. Analysts continue tracking these massive donations closely. Furthermore, public…
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Von der Leyen’s Canada ‘associate membership’ spurs battle of words with EU capitals
Severe diplomatic friction regarding Von der Leyen Canada associate membership EU capitals dispute proposals erupted across European capitals on Tuesday. Germany, Italy, and Greece formally objected to draft summit statements…
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Marco Rubio pide a cubanos aliarse con la CIA para lograr un “cambio positivo”
El secretario de Estado de EE. UU., Marco Rubio, instó a los ciudadanos cubanos a aliarse con la CIA para impulsar un cambio de régimen. Las declaraciones, respaldadas por Donald…
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Elon Musk dona $446 millones en elecciones de EEUU y rompe récord
Elon Musk aportó 446 millones de dólares a comités republicanos para las elecciones de mitad de mandato. A pesar de sus pasadas discrepancias con Donald Trump, el magnate se convierte…
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Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections
Former President Barack Obama hit the campaign trail for Democrats in Ohio, criticizing Donald Trump over rising inflation, the Iran war, and political rhetoric ahead of the 3 November US…
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US attack Iran midterms decision poses major foreign policy challenge
President Donald Trump faces strategic options regarding whether a US attack Iran midterms escalation will follow the November 3 elections. Analysts evaluate military, economic, and diplomatic risks amid soaring energy…
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US stocks drop to their worst day since July as inflation worsens
Inflation pushes major indexes lower United States stocks recorded their worst session since July after a report showed inflation accelerated more than economists expected. The S&P 500 fell 1.1%, marking…
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Wall Street muscles higher despite more swings for AI stocks
Corporate profits lift US indexes United States stock indexes finished higher Thursday as strong company profits offset continuing instability among artificial intelligence shares. The S&P 500 gained 0.3% after reversing…
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G7 nations will release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel after prices soar
Coordinated release of emergency supplies The Group of Seven plans to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products over the coming months to ease soaring energy prices. The…
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Trump tried to make allies of fishermen. Some are turning on him
Support weakens before the midterms Commercial fishermen who once viewed President Donald Trump as an ally are reconsidering their support. Rising fuel costs, trade tensions and federal cutbacks now strain…
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G20 trade talks yield little progress while tensions simmer
No agreement on excess capacity G20 trade ministers ended their Milwaukee meeting without an agreement on excess capacity. This practice floods markets with overproduced and underpriced goods. According to the…
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Iran indicates it received a US response on its war-ending proposal, with details still unclear
Diplomatic response remains unclear Iranian officials said they received an official U.S. response to Tehran’s latest proposal for ending the seven-month war. However, they did not reveal its contents or…
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Wall Street mostly loses ground under pressure from rising oil prices
Rising oil prices weigh on stocks Wall Street mostly declined Friday as another rise in oil prices renewed concerns about inflation and economic pressure. The S&P 500 fell 0.3%, putting…
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A strong profit report from SpaceX helps lift tech stocks and Wall Street
Strong earnings lift major indexes United States stocks rose Wednesday after several large companies reported stronger profits than analysts expected. The S&P 500 gained 0.6% and moved within 0.8% of…
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Most US stocks rise following strong profit reports from Equifax, Hasbro and other big companies
Corporate profits drive market gains Most United States stocks rose Tuesday after several large companies reported quarterly profits above analysts’ expectations. The S&P 500 gained 0.3%, while the Dow Jones…
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US markets are weighed down by an extended sell-off in the tech sector
Technology losses end a difficult week A broad technology sell-off pulled Wall Street lower Friday and completed its worst week since late June. The S&P 500 fell 1.1% and lost…
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United States and India Move Closer to Trade Agreement After Mumbai Talks
High-Level Discussions in Mumbai U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Mumbai on October 20 as Washington and New Delhi sought to finalize a…
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Alberta Voters Reject Move Toward Independence From Canada
Referendum Results Favor National Unity Voters in Alberta overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to start a process that could lead to separation from Canada, according to unofficial referendum results reported on…
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Google staff resign in backlash over its AI contracts with military
Google is facing growing criticism from employees over its decision to expand the use of artificial intelligence in military operations. Several researchers and engineers from Google DeepMind have resigned or…
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A New Jersey food importer files a lawsuit challenging Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
Importer challenges tariffs in federal trade court A New Jersey food importer sued to challenge President Donald Trump’s authority to impose a 50% tariff on $20 billion worth of Canadian…
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Rubio and India’s foreign minister hold talks in Mumbai as both sides aim to finalize a trade deal
Officials move closer to a trade agreement U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Mumbai as both countries worked toward finalizing a trade deal.…
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The Kremlin relishes in the US-Russia diesel deal and Trump’s criticism of Zelenskyy
Diesel deal gives Moscow a political win A new agreement allowing Russian diesel exports to the United States represents an economic and political victory for the Kremlin. Although the expected…
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Trump sticks with tariffs even as US voters turn against them before the midterms
Tariffs become a political risk President Donald Trump continues defending high import tariffs despite rising prices, criticism from trade experts and growing voter opposition. His position creates a political risk…
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Republicans face midterm backlash from factory workers squeezed out of jobs by Trump’s tariffs
Factory losses challenge tariff promises Republicans are facing growing opposition from factory workers who blame President Donald Trump’s tariffs for layoffs and plant closures. The backlash threatens the party in…
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FACT FOCUS: Trump says tariffs have brought more US auto factories. His numbers are off.
Factory claims exceed the evidence President Donald Trump has credited tariffs with creating a historic expansion of automobile manufacturing in the United States. He claimed that the country built no…