Federal Reserve Stuck in Neutral as Uncertainty Looms Over U.S. Economy
The Federal Reserve is holding its ground as economic uncertainty clouds the outlook, with policymakers emphasizing that monetary policy is “well-positioned” but hesitant to...
Trump Calls Zelensky a ‘Dictator,’ Sparking International Backlash
President Donald Trump escalated tensions with Ukraine by calling President Volodymyr Zelensky a "dictator" during a speech in Florida. His remarks followed Zelensky’s criticism...
Trump’s Ukraine Talks with Russia Spark Concerns Over Concessions
In a significant shift from previous U.S. policy, President Donald Trump’s administration held high-level talks with Russia in Riyadh on Tuesday, leaving Ukraine and...
Trump’s Rush for Ukraine Peace Deal Sparks Global Tensions
A dangerous fault line is opening as President Donald Trump accelerates efforts to end the war in Ukraine, aiming for a political victory to...
China’s AI Boom and Tech Rebound Fuel Hong Kong Stock Surge
Hong Kong stocks and Chinese tech giants are soaring as China’s AI advancements and a renewed embrace of tech leaders spark investor enthusiasm. The...
Trump Reinstates Plastic Straws in Federal Buildings, Reversing Biden-Era Ban
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order reinstating plastic straws in federal buildings, reversing a Biden administration policy that had phased out single-use...
Trump-Putin Call Raises Fears of “Dirty Deal” on Ukraine
US President Donald Trump’s recent "lengthy and highly productive" phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin has raised alarm in Europe over a potential...
Trump, Putin Hold “Highly Productive” Call, Agree to Begin Ukraine War Negotiations
President Donald Trump announced that negotiations to end the Ukraine war will begin “immediately” following a lengthy and “highly productive” phone call with Russian...
India Pledges Compliance with International Sanctions Amid Uncertain U.S. Energy Policy
India will adhere to international sanctions, including those affecting Russian oil, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday, as...
Legal Scholars Warn of Escalating Constitutional Crisis Under Trump Administration
Legal experts are raising alarms over what they describe as an ongoing constitutional crisis, as President Donald Trump continues to defy legal norms and...
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...
