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Bank of Thailand Poised for August 13 Rate Cut as Economy Falters

The Bank of Thailand is expected to cut its policy rate from 1.75% to 1.50% at the Monetary Policy Committee meeting on August 13, 2025. Economists say the aim is to lift

August 11, 2025

Business News

US Unemployment Claims Rise Again, Raising Labor Market Concerns

The U.S. labor market—long a pillar of the post-pandemic economy—is starting to wobble. Initial jobless claims rose by 7,000 last week, hitting 226,000, the highest since early July. This increase, while not

August 7, 2025

US News·Business News

Dollar Under Pressure as U.S. Economic Worries Mount and Fed Faces Critical Shakeup

The U.S. dollar’s been on the ropes this week. Weak job numbers, messy politics, and an uncertain future for the Fed have traders on edge. It’s not just about stats anymore—it’s about

August 6, 2025

Business News·US News

South Korea’s Industry Minister: 15% U.S. Tariff Still Hurts Exporters

South Korea’s industry minister has made it clear that while Seoul’s recent negotiations with Washington softened the blow of U.S. trade measures, exporters are far from safe. The United States had been

August 3, 2025

Business News·Latest News

Boeing Defense Workers Strike After Rejecting Contract Offer

Workers Walk Off at Boeing Defense PlantsOver 3,200 Boeing defense workers walked off the job after rejecting a new contract. It’s a rare strike at the company’s military jet plants. The machinists,

August 3, 2025

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Figma’s IPO Soars, Tripling in Value on First Day of Trading

Figma exploded on the stock market, tripling in value on its first day trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The design tool company, known for changing how teams work together, priced

August 1, 2025

Tech·Business News·US News

Trump Unleashes Global Tariff Wave, Markets Slide Worldwide

Trump just took his trade war up a notch. With one executive order, he hit imports from almost 100 countries with new tariffs—some as high as 50%. Markets shook. Allies scrambled. And

August 1, 2025

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Tariff Whiplash: Lesotho Slammed by U.S. Trade Shift, Struggles to Recover

Lesotho, a small mountain nation in southern Africa, just got a break: the U.S. cut its punishing tariff from 50% down to 15%. But the damage is already done. Factories have shut

July 31, 2025

Business News·World News

President Lula to Trump: We’re Not Backing Down

Trump threatened Brazil with 50% tariffs, demanding Lula stop the prosecution of Jair Bolsonaro — his political ally. He called the trial a “witch hunt.” Lula didn’t flinch. “If Trump slaps 50%

July 30, 2025