Economy



U.S. Considers $100,000 Fee for International Graduates Seeking Post-Study Work

The United States is reportedly considering a proposal that would require international students to pay a $100,000 fee to obtain authorization to work in the country after graduating from an American university. The measure, which is still under discussion, would represent one of the most significant......

US economy cools in second quarter as consumer spending and AI investment sustain growth

The U.S. economy lost momentum during the second quarter of 2026, expanding at a slower pace than economists had anticipated. However, resilient consumer spending and continued investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure suggest that domestic demand remains strong despite mounting external pressures. According......

Stellantis returns to profit as second-quarter revenue jumps 13%, reaffirming 2026 outlook

Stellantis delivered a markedly stronger second quarter, returning to profitability after last year's losses as higher vehicle sales and improving commercial performance lifted revenue across key markets. The global automaker reported net profit of €293 million for the April-to-June period,......

US grant supports Morocco green ammonia project with $5.7 million in funding

A Moroccan green ammonia project has received a new boost after the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) approved a $5.7 million grant to support preliminary engineering studies, strengthening Morocco's ambitions to develop a competitive green hydrogen industry and attract international......

Visa plans to cut 2,600 jobs as part of restructuring and efficiency drive

Visa is reportedly preparing to eliminate around 2,600 positions as part of a broader restructuring plan aimed at improving operational efficiency and redirecting investment toward areas with stronger growth potential, according to an internal memo cited by Bloomberg. The planned workforce reduction......

Apple surpasses $5 trillion market value in historic stock market milestone

Apple has reached a new milestone in global financial markets after its market capitalization surpassed $5 trillion during Tuesday's trading session, making it only the second publicly listed company in history to reach that level after Nvidia. The achievement was supported by a strong rise in Apple's......

India's Indian Oil explores gas carrier ownership to support higher U.S. LPG imports

India's largest oil refiner, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), is exploring the acquisition of stakes in very large gas carriers (VLGCs) as part of a strategy to strengthen its logistics capabilities and prepare for increased imports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the United States. According......

Morocco emerges as a potential destination for future U.S. LNG exports

Morocco has emerged as a potential destination for future U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports following a strategic authorization granted by the U.S. Department of Energy to Argent LNG, highlighting the North African kingdom’s efforts to diversify its energy partnerships and strengthen the......

Elon Musk warns of US debt crisis and sees artificial intelligence as a key to avoiding default

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has raised concerns over the United States' worsening fiscal outlook, warning that the continued growth of public debt could pose a serious threat to the country's economic stability. He argued that large-scale adoption of artificial intelligence and robotics......

U.S. Treasury removes 84 names from sanctions lists in bid to streamline enforcement

The U.S. Treasury Department has removed 84 individuals and entities from its sanctions lists as part of a broader effort to modernize the programs and reduce unnecessary compliance burdens on financial institutions. The latest round of removals follows a comprehensive review launched by Treasury Secretary......

SpaceX shares continue to slide ahead of quarterly results

Shares of SpaceX remained under pressure on Monday as investors continued to sell the stock ahead of the company's upcoming quarterly earnings report. The decline reflects growing uncertainty over the company's future strategy and its ability to maintain investor confidence following a sharp......

Lula criticizes US tariffs on Brazil as harmful to trade partnership

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has criticized new US tariffs imposed on Brazilian goods, describing the measures as unfair and warning that they could damage bilateral relations between the two countries. In an opinion article published by The Washington Post on Sunday, Lula argued......

India to continue U.S. trade negotiations after new American tariffs

India has reaffirmed its commitment to negotiating a bilateral trade agreement with the United States, despite the Trump administration's decision to impose new tariffs on imports from the South Asian country. The announcement came after Washington introduced a 10% tariff on Indian goods as part......

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