US Senate Advances Crypto Bill but Faces Key Challenges
Agriculture Committee Moves Bill ForwardThe U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee approved a bill on Thursday to create a federal crypto regulatory framework. The vote followed party lines. However, this indicates the…
The Decline of the French Bistro: How Costs and Changing Habits Are Threatening Traditional Restaurants
Empty Tables Highlight StrugglesIn Angers, western France, Mickael Moureaud scans the nearly empty tables at his restaurant L'Ange Vin. “We should be three-quarters full at this time, but we’re more…
Videogame Stocks Drop After Google Unveils AI That Builds Playable Worlds
Shares Fall After Project Genie AnnouncementShares of major videogame companies dropped sharply on Friday after Alphabet’s Google introduced a new AI model. The AI can generate interactive digital worlds from…
Majority of Saks OFF 5TH stores to close amid bankruptcy
Saks Global to shutter most OFF 5TH locations Saks Global has announced it will close all but 12 of its Saks OFF 5TH stores nationwide as part of its bankruptcy…
U.S. equity funds see strong inflows ahead of mega-cap earnings
Investors return to equity funds amid earnings optimism U.S. equity fund inflows surged in the week ending January 28, as investors positioned for upcoming mega-cap earnings despite concerns over President…
Trump taps ex Fed insider Warsh to lead world’s top central bank
Trump names Kevin Warsh as next Fed chair President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh Fed chair to lead the U.S. central bank after Jerome Powell’s term ends in May.…
China Lifts Sanctions on UK MPs After Starmer Xi Talks
China has lifted sanctions on six current members of the UK Parliament following high level talks between Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The move comes…
Kuaishou’s e commerce unit fined $3.8 million by Chinese regulator
Chinese regulator penalizes Kuaigou for multiple violations China’s market watchdog has fined Kuaigou, the e commerce unit of live streaming company Kuaishou Technology, 26.7 million yuan (about $3.8 million). Regulators…
Why the US Dollar Hit a Four Year Low and May Fall Further
The US dollar has dropped to its lowest level in four years, surprising traders who expected calm after a volatile 2025. Instead, fresh political tension and policy uncertainty have pushed…
Apple Acquires Israeli Audio AI Startup Q.ai
Apple has acquired Q.ai, an Israeli startup focused on artificial intelligence for audio technology. The company confirmed the deal on Thursday but did not reveal the purchase price. However, reports…
