ECB Hikes Rates to Record 4% to Combat Inflation
The European Central Bank (ECB) has raised its interest rate to 4%, marking the 10th consecutive hike in its fight against persistent inflation. ECB...
Trump and Harris Clash as 2024 Election Approaches
The latest political debate showcased sharp contrasts between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump continued to dominate the Republican conversation...
France Moves Right as Macron Taps Barnier for Prime Minister
French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to appoint Michel Barnier as prime minister signals a potential shift to the right for France’s political landscape. Barnier,...
Greenpeace Stages Protest at Unilever HQ Over Plastic Waste
Greenpeace activists have launched a dramatic protest at Unilever's headquarters, barricading the building to criticize the company’s plastic output. The action, branded "Trashing the...
Rising Expectations of Fed Rate Cut Cause Dollar Volatility
The U.S. dollar experienced volatility amid rising speculation about a significant Federal Reserve rate cut in 2024. Market participants are increasingly betting that the...
IBM Cuts 1,000 Jobs and Closes Labs in China Amid Escalating Geopolitical Tensions
IBM is the latest Western company to scale back operations in China, cutting over 1,000 jobs and closing its China Development and Systems Labs...
Asia-Pacific Insurance Industry Prepares for Evolving Risk Landscape
The Asia-Pacific insurance sector is rapidly adapting to a shifting risk landscape driven by climate change and technological advancements like AI. Insurers face challenges...
Possible Seven & i Takeover by Couche-Tard Could Mark Historic Moment for Japan
Japan's Seven & i Holdings, operator of the global 7-Eleven chain, is under pressure to negotiate a potential takeover bid from Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard....
Fed’s Anticipated Rate Cuts Spark Optimism in US Housing Market
The US housing market is showing signs of life as anticipation of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts brings relief to buyers and sellers. Mortgage...
Fears of ‘Vibecession’ Grow Despite Strong Economic Indicators
Despite a robust economy, concerns about job security are rising as Americans experience what some call a "vibecession." Coined by Gen-Z economist Kyla Scanlon,...
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...
