Stocks increase as investors wait for U.S. election outcome
Investors worldwide are paying close attention to the U.S. election, as the results could heavily impact the global economy, according to BBC. Stock indexes in Asia were mostly up on…
How India Gains from a Growing BRICS Group
BRICS has grown significantly, expanding its influence globally. Initially, the West doubted its power, but the recent summit in Russia showed just how much the group has advanced. Leaders from…
Indian retail group asks for an investigation into quick delivery companies Swiggy, Blinkit, and Zepto for possible unfair practices.
India’s largest group of retail distributors has requested the antitrust authority to look into three quick delivery companies—Zomato’s Blinkit, Swiggy, and Zepto—accusing them of unfair pricing practices. This information comes…
Boeing workers on strike will vote on a new offer for a 35% pay increase.
Boeing has offered striking workers a 35% pay increase over four years in a new deal, hoping to end a strike that’s been going on since mid-September. Around 33,000 union…
China’s economy is slowing down even more.
China’s economy grew by only 4.6% in the third quarter, which is slower than expected and below the government’s target of about 5%. This growth rate is the lowest since…
Tobacco companies agree to pay $23.6 billion in proposed settlement in Canada.
Three of the largest cigarette companies in the world are close to settling a long battle in Canada over the health risks of smoking. Philip Morris, British American Tobacco, and…
Unexpected Drop in Inflation Could Lead to Lower Interest Rates
UK inflation dropped unexpectedly to 1.7% in September, the lowest rate in three and a half years, according to official reports from the BBC. This means prices are rising slower…
U.S. ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule Will End Subscription Traps
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has created a new rule called ‘click to cancel’ to help people easily end their subscriptions. This rule means that companies must make it…
Boeing secures $35 billion in new funds as strike continues
Boeing is trying to raise $35 billion to cope with the ongoing strike that’s been affecting the company for two months. On Tuesday, hundreds of workers protested in Seattle, and…
Lufthansa fined heavily for blocking Jewish passengers from flying.
The U.S. government fined Lufthansa a record $4 million after the airline stopped Jewish passengers from boarding a flight in 2022 because some reportedly didn’t wear face masks. According to…