Nasdaq Rebalances Index to Counter Tech Giants’ Outsized Influence
The overwhelming influence of the Magnificent Seven - Apple Microsoft Amazon Nvidia Alphabet Meta and Tesla. Coverage and analysis from...
November 26, 2024Section
North America
The United States and Canada set the price of money, the direction of technology, and the trade rules the rest of the world lives by. The Rio Times covers North America through an emerging-market lens: the Fed and the dollar, Wall Street and the AI boom, tariffs and the policies that decide how capital flows to – or away from – Latin America. This hub gathers our daily US and Canada coverage and connects it to the wider Global South story.
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Google Faces Potential Forced Sale of Chrome and Android
The U.S. Department of Justice and several states have taken a bold step in the ongoing antitrust battle against Google
November 26, 2024
Trump Vows 25% Tariff on Mexico and Canada
Donald Trump, the U.S. President-elect, has announced his intention to impose significant tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China....
November 26, 2024
U.S. Scrutiny Intensifies on Hong Kong’s Banking Sector Amid Crime Concerns
Hong Kong's reputation as a global financial hub faces a critical challenge. U.S. lawmakers have voiced concerns about the city's...
November 25, 2024
Trump’s Justice Department Shakeup: Gaetz Out, Bondi In
In a surprising turn of events, President-elect Donald Trump's initial pick for Attorney General, Matt Gaetz, withdrew his nomination. This...
November 23, 2024
Three U.S. Carriers Return to Asia, Signaling Strength Against Chinese Aggression
America sends three massive warships back to Asia's waters reversing months of absence that left China unchecked. Coverage and analysis...
November 22, 2024
Texas Governor Orders State Agencies to Cut Financial Ties with China
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a firm directive for state agencies to divest from Chinese investments and halt any...
November 22, 2024
U.S. Business Activity Soars to 31-Month High, Signaling Economic Resilience
The United States economy showed remarkable strength in November 2024, as business activity reached its highest level since April 2022....
November 22, 2024
North American Trade Dynamics: Canada’s Stance on Mexico and China
In recent developments Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed concerns about Mexico's trade practices. Analysis from The Rio Times.
November 22, 2024