Investments and Business

August 1, 2025

US visa applicants may face $15,000 deposit demand

Ava Martinez

El gobierno de EE.UU. está aparentemente considerando una política que exigiría a algunos ciudadanos extranjeros desembolsar un depósito considerable — posiblemente de hasta $15,000 — como un requisito para obtener…

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Trump attacks 'woke' Jaguar as firm names new boss

August 1, 2025

Trump hits out at ‘woke’ Jaguar with new CEO announcement

Ava Martinez

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again voiced criticism of what he calls “woke” corporate behavior—this time targeting Jaguar, the luxury British car manufacturer. The comments come as the…

Investments and Business

BP to review oil and gas projects to boost profits

August 1, 2025

BP to scrutinize oil and gas projects for profit growth

Ava Martinez

BP is undertaking a strategic review of its oil and gas operations as part of a broader effort to enhance profitability and improve shareholder value. The move signals a renewed…

Investments and Business

How South Korea's K-beauty industry is being hit by Trump tariffs

July 31, 2025

The consequences of Trump tariffs for South Korea’s K-beauty brands

Ava Martinez

South Korea's internationally acclaimed K-beauty sector is encountering heightened challenges due to tariffs implemented under the trade policies from the tenure of previous U.S. President Donald Trump. Originally applauded for…

Investments and Business

After a blown deadline, what next for US-Canada trade?

July 31, 2025

US-Canada trade: what happens after a missed deadline?

Ava Martinez

The recent inability to reach a crucial trade deadline between the United States and Canada has created uncertainty among both governments and industry stakeholders regarding the future direction of their…

Investments and Business

The U.S. job market was weak in July, and previous months were worse than thought

July 28, 2025

U.S. labor market struggles in July, previous data downgraded

Ava Martinez

The latest update on the U.S. labor market has painted a less optimistic picture than expected. In July, job creation slowed, and data from previous months was adjusted to show…

Investments and Business

Confusion and anger in Switzerland - hit by highest tariffs in Europe

July 28, 2025

Switzerland grapples with confusion amid highest tariffs in Europe

Ava Martinez

The announcement of new trade tariffs has sparked widespread confusion and growing frustration in Switzerland, which now faces some of the steepest import duties among European nations. Businesses, economists, and…

Investments and Business

Trump hits Brazil with 50% tariffs and sanctions judge in Bolsonaro case

July 27, 2025

Trump levies 50% tariffs on Brazil and sanctions Bolsonaro case judge

Ava Martinez

The United States, under the direction of former President Donald Trump, implemented a 50% tariff on select Brazilian imports, while also placing sanctions on a Brazilian judge involved in a…

Investments and Business

EU-US tariff deal not finished yet, say Europeans unhappy with Trump's terms

July 27, 2025

European officials unhappy with Trump’s terms delay EU-US tariff agreement

Ava Martinez

Attempts to complete a commercial treaty between the European Union and the United States are ongoing, with European delegates expressing increasing dissatisfaction with the conditions suggested by the U.S., especially…

Investments and Business

Ontario cancels internet deal with Musk's Starlink as part of U.S. tariff fight

July 27, 2025

Ontario axes Starlink internet contract with Musk because of U.S. tariff fight

Ava Martinez

The province of Ontario has officially ended its agreement with Starlink, the satellite internet provider operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX, in what officials describe as a necessary response to escalating…

Investments and Business