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U.S. stocks began August with a significant rally on Monday, propelling the Dow Jones Industrial Average to a closing record high. The surge was driven by … Read more
Apollo-managed funds have acquired Maverick Water Group, a Houston-based developer and operator of alternative non-potable water systems in Texas, from funds managed by Crosstimbers Capital Group. … Read more
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for approximately 170,000 student loan borrowers to receive automatic debt cancellation after rejecting the Department of Education’s attempt … Read more
U.S. stocks rallied toward all-time highs on Monday, August 3, 2026, as falling oil prices eased inflation fears. The surge followed President Donald Trump’s decision to … Read more
U.S. manufacturing activity surged to its highest level in more than four years in July, driven by robust growth in new orders and a return to … Read more
The East African Community (EAC) and the East African Business Council (EABC) have intensified efforts to resolve 27 outstanding non-tariff barriers (NTBs) that have persisted despite … Read more
Hybrid vehicles have become a primary choice for Indonesian consumers in 2026, offering a transition to electrification by combining fuel efficiency with the convenience of conventional … Read more
The United States and Japan have carried out a rare joint currency intervention to support the Japanese yen, which had recently weakened to a 40-year low … Read more
The service, which costs up to $100,000 per month, has triggered immediate allegations of insider trading and market manipulation. The rollout of the Truth API represents … Read more
Japan and the United States conducted a coordinated currency intervention on July 31, 2026, to halt the yen’s slide toward 40-year lows. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama … Read more
Banco BPM abandoned efforts to merge with Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena on Friday, July 31, 2026, after its main shareholder, Credit Agricole, rejected the … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan’s finance minister confirmed Monday that both sides had intervened in markets to strengthen the Japanese yen. The joint action caused … Read more