Across America, shoppers are noticing sticker prices creeping upward on an expanding array of everyday goods. From sneakers to sofas, apparel to automobiles, companies are recalibrating prices to offset rising input costs, leaner inventories and broader trade barriers. As the economy grapples with the legacy of pandemic disruptions, new tariff measures and shifting consumer demand,…
The U.S. dollar rebounded sharply on Friday after President Donald Trump announced the immediate suspension of trade negotiations with Canada and revived threats of military action against Iran. Financial markets, which had been buoyed by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, suddenly shifted into risk‑off mode as investors sought the relative safety of the dollar.…
OpenAI has expanded its hardware toolkit by renting Google’s tensor processing units (TPUs) to power ChatGPT and its suite of AI products. The move marks the first time the company has meaningfully deployed non‑Nvidia accelerators and signals a calculated shift driven by cost pressures, supply constraints and the quest for greater operational flexibility. By integrating…
Prada found itself at the center of a cultural appropriation debate after debuting a braided leather sandal at its Milan Men’s Spring/Summer 2026 show that bore a striking resemblance to India’s traditional Kolhapuri chappals. What began as a brief fashion moment quickly evolved into a full‑blown scandal, drawing condemnations from artisans, political leaders, and consumer…
Brussels and Washington have drawn up a concise trade proposal aimed at averting a potentially crippling surge in tariffs on everything from cars and steel to pharmaceuticals and machinery. Presented in outline form during late-June talks in Brussels, the U.S. document lays out reciprocal tariff relief, streamlined regulatory cooperation, and a joint dispute-resolution framework. With…
Nike’s stock leapt more than 10 percent in late trading after the sportswear leader unveiled a set of strategic adjustments and an upbeat revenue outlook that together signal the company’s turnaround is gaining traction. Once rocked by sagging demand, tariff headwinds, and excess inventory, Nike has systematically tackled each challenge—streamlining its supply chain, refocusing product…
Meta Platforms is on the brink of a potentially punishing showdown with European regulators over its “pay-or-consent” privacy scheme for Facebook and Instagram users. If the company’s recent tweaks fail to satisfy the European Commission’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) requirements, Meta could incur fines of up to 5 percent of its average daily global revenue—translating…
H&M has delivered a second-quarter profit that surpassed market forecasts, underscoring the early success of CEO Daniel Erver’s strategic overhaul. While sales dipped modestly amid cautious consumer spending, H&M’s renewed focus on profitability, efficiency enhancements and a refreshed product mix propelled operating profit to 5.91 billion Swedish crowns, edging past analysts’ 5.88 billion crown estimate.…
When the Trump Organization unveiled its gold-hued T1 smartphone this month, it boasted of a “MADE IN THE USA” badge front and center on its website. But within days of the launch, that claim quietly vanished, replaced by vague references to “American-Proud Design” and devices “brought to life right here in the USA.” The retreat…
Oxford and Cambridge, long synonymous with academic excellence, ceded ground in the latest global university league tables, reflecting growing strains on Britain’s higher-education system. In the annual QS World University Rankings, Oxford slipped to fourth place and Cambridge fell to sixth, marking the second consecutive year both institutions have lost podium positions. Experts point to…
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