U.S., Canada Fail to Reach Tariff Deal, Deepening Trade Tensions
The U.S. has imposed 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods after Washington and Ottawa failed to reach a trade agreement. The new duties affect...
U.S. Government Debt Passes $40 Trillion, More Than Doubling in a Decade
The U.S. government’s debt has crossed the $40 trillion mark, reaching $40.05 trillion on Tuesday. That’s more than double the $19.4 trillion recorded a...
Trump Threatens Escalation as Iran Ceasefire Expires
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will not extend its 60-day ceasefire with Iran, raising fresh concerns that tensions in the region could escalate....
25 States Sue Trump Over New Global Tariffs
A group of 25 Democratic-led states has sued the Trump administration over its latest round of tariffs, arguing that the president went beyond his...
Berkshire Earnings Rise as Abel Starts Putting Cash to Work
Berkshire Hathaway had a stronger second quarter, with operating earnings rising 16% to $12.98 billion as its energy, railroad and manufacturing businesses delivered solid...
Trump Renews Push to Limit Birthright Citizenship
President Donald Trump has signed two new executive orders aimed at restricting birthright citizenship, reviving an effort that was recently blocked by the U.S....
U.S. Pledges Full Support for Japan Following Joint Yen Intervention
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington will do "whatever it takes" to help Japan stabilize the yen after the two countries jointly intervened...
Migrants Return to Morocco After Hopes of Reaching Europe Fade
Many migrants who crossed into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta this week have started returning to Morocco, saying hunger, exhaustion and poor conditions...
Europe’s Long-Range Strike Solutions Showcased at Eurosatory 2026
The Eurosatory defence expo in Villepinte, France has long been known for impressive displays of the latest tanks, but the 2026 edition showcased unmanned...
Protecting the Caspian Pipeline Consortium Matters to the Global Economy
Global attention has understandably focused on the Strait of Hormuz and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Roughly one-fifth of global oil supply...
EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK
The Performance and Transformation Orchestrator: The CFO’s New Mandate in the Age of AI
By Terence Tse
CFOs are evolving into AI-driven transformation orchestrators, balancing finance, technology, and strategy while upskilling teams, managing risks, and driving measurable business value.
A key insight from this year’s AI for CFOs event, organized...
