United States

U.S. inflation breaks 4 percent level for first time since 2023 as oil shock pushes prices higher
Economy

U.S. inflation breaks 4 percent level for first time since 2023 as oil shock pushes prices higher

Rising energy prices linked to Middle East tensions push inflation above Fed target levels

Amazon expands India AI, cloud investment to $48 billion with additional $13 billion through 2030
Asia

Amazon expands India AI, cloud investment to $48 billion with additional $13 billion through 2030

Investment will expand AI and cloud infrastructure across Mumbai and Hyderabad

EU approves tariff cuts on U.S. goods under Trump trade deal agreement
Banking & Finance

EU approves tariff cuts on U.S. goods under Trump trade deal agreement

The move fulfills the EU’s obligations under a trade deal and helps avoid renewed tariff tensions 

China targets U.S. rare earth companies with new export restrictions
Asia

China targets U.S. rare earth companies with new export restrictions

The move follows Washington's latest sanctions on several Chinese companies

Apple partners with Intel to design and manufacture chips in U.S., says Trump
Technology

Apple partners with Intel to design and manufacture chips in U.S., says Trump

The partnership is expected to help Apple broaden its manufacturing network as it looks to secure additional chipmaking capacity

U.S. strategic petroleum reserve nears lowest level since 1983 amid global supply strain
Energy

U.S. strategic petroleum reserve nears lowest level since 1983 amid global supply strain

The SPR continues to decline as geopolitical tensions and shipping disruptions pressure global energy security 

Google’s Alphabet upsizes equity offering to $84.75 billion to meet high-density AI compute needs
Technology

Google’s Alphabet upsizes equity offering to $84.75 billion to meet high-density AI compute needs

Move signals strong investor appetite for tech giants expanding their AI infrastructure 

Anthropic files for U.S. IPO amid rapid AI sector growth
Technology

Anthropic files for U.S. IPO amid rapid AI sector growth

The planned listing will serve as an early gauge of investor confidence in the artificial intelligence sector

U.S. Treasury yields return to 5 percent for the first time since 2007
Banking & Finance

U.S. Treasury yields return to 5 percent for the first time since 2007

Investors sell off government debt as Middle East conflict fuels inflation concerns

U.S. national debt surpasses 100 percent of GDP, hits 100.2 percent in March as it echos WWII highs
Banking & Finance

U.S. national debt surpasses 100 percent of GDP, hits 100.2 percent in March as it echos WWII highs

Public debt $31.27 trillion exceeds annual GDP record borrowing inaction

U.S. to offer 92.5 million barrels SPR crude loans to calm oil spike
Energy

U.S. to offer 92.5 million barrels SPR crude loans to calm oil spike

IEA pact aims to ease biggest energy crisis as gasoline hits $4.30 record

U.S. Q1 2026 GDP grows 2 percent, beats forecasts amid inflation and global headwinds
Economy

U.S. Q1 2026 GDP grows 2 percent, beats forecasts amid inflation and global headwinds

GDP accelerates amid energy shock

U.S. inflation reaches 2-year high of 3.3 percent in March as gas price surge impacts broader economy
Economy

U.S. inflation reaches 2-year high of 3.3 percent in March as gas price surge impacts broader economy

Gasoline prices climbed 21.2 percent in March, marking record increase since 1967

U.S. Q4 GDP growth revised lower to 0.5 percent as investment weakens
Economy

U.S. Q4 GDP growth revised lower to 0.5 percent as investment weakens

The Commerce Department reported a step down from the prior 0.7 percent growth figure for the quarter

Sri Lanka secures IMF agreement for $700 million, commits to reforms for economic stability
Asia

Sri Lanka secures IMF agreement for $700 million, commits to reforms for economic stability

Country implemented fuel rationing and 35 percent price hike to preserve foreign reserves

U.S. Federal Reserve minutes reveal policy split as officials weigh potential interest rate hikes
Economy

U.S. Federal Reserve minutes reveal policy split as officials weigh potential interest rate hikes

Fed officials forecast slower progress toward 2 percent inflation goal amid energy volatility

U.S. jobs see sharp rebound with 178,000 nonfarm payrolls added in March
Economy

U.S. jobs see sharp rebound with 178,000 nonfarm payrolls added in March

Unemployment falls to 4.3 percent as 396K drop out of labor force

World food prices hit highest since September, FAO says
Economy

World food prices hit highest since September, FAO says

Wheat up 4.3 percent from U.S. crop fears and Australian planting cuts 

Microsoft to invest $10 billion in Japan AI infrastructure between 2026 and 2029, train 1 million developers by 2030
Asia

Microsoft to invest $10 billion in Japan AI infrastructure between 2026 and 2029, train 1 million developers by 2030

One in five working-age Japanese use generative AI since 2024 boom 

U.S. trade gap hits $57.3 billion following 4.9 percent rise, despite record $314.8 billion in in exports
Economy

U.S. trade gap hits $57.3 billion following 4.9 percent rise, despite record $314.8 billion in in exports

Esxports surge was driven by monetary gold and natural gas

Trump name to be given to Palm Beach International Airport as Florida governor signs new legislation
Miscellaneous

Trump name to be given to Palm Beach International Airport as Florida governor signs new legislation

FAA approval needed Before Palm Beach Airport officially becomes Trump Airport

U.S. approves emergency summer higher-ethanol gasoline sales to curb soaring fuel prices
Energy

U.S. approves emergency summer higher-ethanol gasoline sales to curb soaring fuel prices

Agriculture Secretary hails move as step toward American Energy Dominance supporting domestic biofuel demand

Tech leaders Jensen Huang, Mark Zuckerberg named to Trump’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
Technology

Tech leaders Jensen Huang, Mark Zuckerberg named to Trump’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology

The Council of Advisors on Science and Technology will be co-chaired by David Sacks and Michael Kratsios

EU and Australia reach trade deal to eliminate up to 99 percent of tariffs, secure critical mineral supplies
Europe

EU and Australia reach trade deal to eliminate up to 99 percent of tariffs, secure critical mineral supplies

Deal grants EU enhanced access to Australian critical minerals like lithium manganese and aluminum