Washington shutdown becomes longest in US history as economic strain deepens

The U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., with a red “Closed” sign in the foreground, symbolizing the Washington shutdown and government closure.

WASHINGTON — The federal government shutdown has entered uncharted territory, becoming the longest in US history as lawmakers struggle to find common ground.  The record breaking stoppage, which surpassed the previous mark set during President Donald Trump’s first term, has begun to ripple through nearly every corner of American life from airports to grocery store … Read more

Glencore copper smelter closure plan highlights rising environmental and financial pressure

Industrial view of Glencore’s Horne copper smelter in Quebec emitting steam, symbolizing the potential Glencore copper smelter closure amid environmental and financial pressures.

LONDON/QUEBEC — Global miner Glencore Plc is preparing to shut down Canada’s largest copper smelter, the Horne facility in Quebec, due to mounting environmental concerns and the high costs required to modernize aging operations, according to two people familiar with the matter.  The potential closure could ripple through the global copper market, already strained by … Read more

S&P 500 futures sink as Wall Street doubts tech rally amid AI market fatigue

A businessman looks at large digital screens displaying declining S&P 500 and Nasdaq index charts, reflecting a market downturn driven by tech stock weakness.

NEW YORK — US stock futures fell sharply Tuesday as investor skepticism grew over whether the recent tech driven rally on Wall Street can continue.  Futures tied to the S&P 500 dropped 0.9%, while contracts for the tech heavy Nasdaq 100 fell about 1.3%. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipped 0.6%, reflecting broader caution across … Read more

China factory activity slows in October amid US trade tensions, private survey shows

A Chinese factory worker wearing a mask operates textile machinery in a large manufacturing plant, symbolizing slowing China factory activity amid trade tensions with the U.S.

BEIJING — China’s factory activity slowed in October, falling short of market expectations as new export orders dropped sharply amid renewed trade tensions with the United States, according to a private survey released Monday. The RatingDog China General Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, eased to 50.6 in October from 51.2 in … Read more

Wall Street Backs Tokenized Gold as Investors Seek Digital Inflation Hedge

A realistic close-up of a gold bar and a Bitcoin token placed on stacked coins, symbolizing the rise of tokenized gold in global digital markets

NEW YORK — As Wall Street’s fascination with blockchain technology deepens, gold one of the world’s oldest stores of value is finding a new digital home.  The recent surge in gold prices has fueled growing interest in tokenized gold, a blockchain based asset designed to mirror the value of the precious metal while offering the … Read more

Leaders at APEC Summit 2025 Urge Resilient Trade Amid Rising US China Rivalry

Asia-Pacific leaders attend the APEC Summit 2025 in Seoul, discussing shared trade benefits and regional cooperation.

SEOUL, South Korea — Asia Pacific leaders on Saturday closed the annual Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit with a joint declaration calling for shared prosperity and resilient trade, reflecting the growing fractures in the global economic order.  The meeting, hosted in Seoul, sought to reaffirm regional cooperation even as geopolitical tensions, tariffs, and export … Read more

Amazon stock soars as Apple forecasts record holiday quarter Reddit and Coinbase rise amid strong earnings week

Amazon stock soars as Apple forecasts record holiday quarter, with Big Tech earnings lifting markets amid strong Q3 results.

NEW YORK — Amazon shares climbed sharply Thursday after the e-commerce giant posted better than expected third quarter results, while Apple’s chief executive predicted the company’s best ever holiday quarter.  The upbeat tone from Big Tech helped lift investor sentiment, with Reddit and Coinbase also advancing as markets entered the busiest stretch of the third … Read more

Boeing 777X Delay: Aerospace Giant Takes $5 Billion Hit as Delivery Pushed to 2027

Boeing 777X aircraft taking off under cloudy skies, showcasing the jet’s blue and white livery and advanced widebody design.

Boeing Co. has announced another major setback to its long delayed 777X aircraft program, taking a nearly $5 billion charge and pushing the first delivery to 2027.  The move adds to a series of financial and operational blows for the planemaker as it struggles to stabilize production and regain investor confidence after years of disruptions. … Read more

Trump expects to sign China trade deal at Xi summit

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands at the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, signaling progress toward a China trade deal.

GYEONGJU, South Korea — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he expects to sign a long awaited trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their meeting at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, raising hopes of a breakthrough in one of the world’s most consequential economic relationships. “President Xi of China is coming tomorrow … Read more