U.S. Economy Surpasses Expectations with 228,000 New Jobs in March
The U.S. economy added 228 000 jobs in March beating forecasts and signaling continued resilience in the labor market. Analysis...
April 29, 2025Section
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U.S. Consumer Base Adapts to New Economic Realities with Confidence
The Conference Board reported that US consumer confidence fell by 7.9 points to 86.0 in April 2025, marking the lowest...
April 29, 2025
Canada’s Liberals Win Again, Betting on Continuity Despite Economic Decline
In a decision that defied global shifts toward libertarian and reformist policies, Canadians re-elected the Liberal Party, led by former...
April 29, 2025
U.S. Pushes Dual-Use Shipbuilding With Japan as China’s Fleet Surges
The United States has launched a new effort to rebuild its shipbuilding industry by proposing a dual-use shipbuilding partnership with...
April 28, 2025
Trump Proposes Further Major Income Tax Cuts for Most Americans
President Donald Trump announced a sweeping plan to reduce or even eliminate federal income taxes for Americans. Coverage and analysis...
April 28, 2025
Canadian Election Puts Economic Survival and U.S. Relations to the Test
Canada faces a pivotal federal election today, shaped less by recent headlines and more by deep economic and trade concerns....
April 28, 2025
Trump’s Base Holds Firm as Democrats Persist in Criticism At 100 Days
Donald Trump’s approval rating sits at a historic low of 39% at the 100-day mark of his new term but...
April 28, 2025
U.S. Brokers Historic DRC-Rwanda Peace Declaration Amid Mineral Wealth Ambitions
On April 25, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted a pivotal signing ceremony in Washington, where the Democratic...
April 27, 2025
Apple Shifts U.S. iPhone Production to India, Marking End of China Era
Apple will move all iPhone production for the US market from China to India by the end of 2026, according...
April 25, 2025