President Trump’s return to the White House in 2025 is accompanied by all sorts of speculation regarding his trade policies and import tariffs. The US agricultural industry is preparing for change. Trump signed the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (aka the Farm Bill), but it technically expired on September 30, 2024. Congress extended the law … Read more
Overall, 2024 was a year of poor performance for retail stocks. SPDR S&P Retail ETF NYSEARCA:XRT ended the year with a total return of just under 12%. That’s about half the return of the S&P 500. Still, there were some standouts in the industry, especially among the three companies based in Europe. Two of them … Read more
This is a challenging time for the global shipping industry. On the one hand, demand for products in many categories continues to grow, with a recent report suggesting that the industry will grow at a CAGR of nearly 5% over the next seven years; on the other hand, an increasingly uncertain trade situation could increase … Read more
Uruguayan presidential candidate for the Frente Amplio party, Yamando Orci, arrives at his hideout at the NH Hotel to await the results of the presidential runoff elections in Montevideo on November 24, 2024. Leftist candidate Yamando Orci is expected to win Uruguay’s presidential elections, media reported Sunday, in voters’ criticism of five years of conservative … Read more
People cool themselves at the Trevi Fountain during a heat wave across Italy in Rome, Italy, July 20, 2023. – Reuters The COP29 summit aims to increase funding to combat climate change. C3S director says climate change is fueling extreme weather. The world is expected to exceed the Paris Agreement target by 2030. The European … Read more
Vice President of the US and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris (L) speaking at an event and former president of the US and Republican presidential candidate for US election 2024 Donald Trump. — Reuters/File WASHINGTON: The US sees a growing threat of Russia, Iran and China attempting to influence the November 5 elections, including by using … Read more
We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. Get ready for good deals to return to the car dealership: The new vehicle market will likely improve for car shoppers heading into the fall … Read more
We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. New car prices usually rise by about 3% with each new model year, but the average list price has jumped far more than expected over … Read more