Europe’s Tech Reality Check: The Race to Replace American Systems
America demonstrates decisive influence over the Ukraine conflict as European alternatives to US intelligence and Starlink
March 9, 2025Section
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Fed in No Rush to Change U.S. Interest Rates, Powell States
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated yesterday that the central bank needs no rush to adjust interest rates. Analysis from...
March 8, 2025
Chokepoints and Checkpoints: America’s New War on Iranian Oil Exports
The Trump administration has developed a new strategy to cripple Iran's oil industry by stopping and inspecting tankers at sea.
March 7, 2025
151,000 Jobs Added as Federal Workforce Shrinks in Trump’s First Full Month
The US labor market added 151,000 jobs in February, falling short of the 160,000 forecast, according to data released by...
March 7, 2025
Trump Establishes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Using Seized Crypto Assets
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
March 7, 2025
Walgreens Goes Private in Historic $23.7 Billion Sycamore Partners Deal
Walgreens Boots Alliance announced Thursday that private equity firm Sycamore Partners will acquire the pharmacy giant
March 7, 2025
SpaceX Rocket Failure Grounds Florida Flights After Second Explosion
Reuters reports SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded during its eighth test flight on March 6, forcing the Federal Aviation Administration
March 7, 2025
Wall Street Bleeds Red: Trump’s Trade Policy Shifts Drive Deepest Market Dive Since 2024
U.S. stocks plunged sharply Thursday as markets grappled with President Trump's unpredictable trade policies. Coverage and analysis from The Rio...
March 7, 2025
U.S. Trade Deficit Hits Record $131 Billion in January as Businesses Rush Imports Ahead of Tariffs
The U.S. trade deficit reached a record $131.4 billion in January, driven by a sharp rise in imports as businesses...
March 6, 2025