Cracker Barrel revives old logo after backlash stoked by Trump
US restaurant chain abandons rebrand after new logo prompts firestorm of criticism online.
Category Archives: Economy
Trump orders removal of Fed governor Cook over mortgage fraud claims
Trump says Lisa Cook sacked 'effective immediately' in unprecedented move that raises concerns for Fed's independence.
Trump has bought more than $100m in bonds in office, disclosure shows
Trump's investments include Meta, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, and T-Mobile, according to filing.
Women with AI ‘boyfriends’ mourn lost love after ‘cold’ ChatGPT upgrade
OpenAI's release of GPT-5 prompts backlash in online communities for people with AI companions.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 hits all-time high after US inflation remains steady
Asian stock markets see big gains amid growing expectations of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.
South Korean crypto mogul Do Kwon pleads guilty to fraud
Cryptocurrency entrepreneur faces up to 25 years in prison over the $40bn collapse of the TerraUSD and Luna tokens.
Nvidia, AMD to pay 15% of China chip sales to US government, reports say
Trade experts express concern about reported deal linking exports controls to monetary payments.
Banana republic? Trump puts credibility of US economic data on the line
Trump's firing of the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics raises fears for the integrity of official statistics.
Fact check: Did US go from ice cream trade surplus to deficit under Biden?
Trump administration says increased imports from Italy under former President Joe Biden changed the ice cream game.
As Trump’s tariff deadline looms, economists see calm before the storm
Trump's tariffs have had a limited impact on the global economy so far, but analysts fear the worst is yet to come.
In South Korea, Trump’s tariff threats place US love affair under strain
South Koreans' perceptions of the US have taken a dive amid Trump's 'America First' foreign policy and trade agenda.
Trump slaps 17 percent tariff on tomatoes from Mexico
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says US farmers have been 'crushed' by unfair trade practices.
Europe’s stock markets drop amid Trump’s tariff threats against EU, Mexico
Major indices suffer heavy losses as EU ministers prepare to discuss response to US president's latest trade salvo.
US Fed leaves interest rates unchanged amid economic uncertainty
The US central bank held rates steady despite backlash from President Donald Trump.
Nippon Steel acquires US Steel for $14.9bn after months of struggle
The deal also allows US President Donald Trump to appoint a board member.
Trump Organization announces smartphone targeting conservative consumers
Phone and service plan are the latest offerings from Trump-related brands since US President Donald Trump took office.
Purdue Pharma $7.4bn opioid settlement wins broad support from US states
The suit, brought by 55 attorneys general, will help compensate victims and fund addiction treatment programmes.
Fashion brands accused of shortcuts on climate pledges overlooking workers
A new report accuses fashion giants of not considering the welfare of workers affected by climate change.
World Bank slashes global economic outlook as trade tensions continue
The bank warned that without a swift course correction, the harm to living standards could be 'deep'.
US DoT says Biden fuel economy rules exceeded legal authority
The mandate that the DoT challenged was a key part of former President Joe Biden’s plan to address climate change.