Economy



Fifth Third profit rises as higher interest income and fee growth strengthen quarterly results

Fifth Third Bancorp reported a sharp increase in second-quarter profit, supported by stronger net interest income and growing revenues from its capital markets and wealth management divisions. The performance highlights the continued resilience of regional banks in the United States as lenders adapt......

Coupang Data dispute puts new strain on US-South Korea economic relations

A dispute over regulatory action against Coupang, South Korea’s largest online retailer, has developed into a broader diplomatic challenge, raising concerns about the future of economic and technology ties between South Korea and the United States. The controversy began after South Korean authorities......

U.S. housing market loses momentum as pending home sales decline in June

The U.S. housing market continued to show signs of slowing in June 2026, as pending home sales declined on both a monthly and annual basis, reflecting ongoing affordability challenges driven by elevated mortgage rates and historically high home prices. According to data released by the National Association......

Trump Accounts program aims to encourage long-term investing for American children

The United States has introduced the Trump Accounts program, a new federal investment initiative designed to help children begin building long-term financial assets from an early age. The program seeks to promote financial literacy, encourage saving habits, and provide families with a structured way......

JPMorgan nears historic $1 trillion market valuation

JPMorgan Chase is approaching a historic milestone that could make it the first bank in the world to achieve a market capitalization of $1 trillion. The development highlights the institution's sustained growth and reinforces its position as the largest and most influential banking group in the United......

US strategic petroleum reserve falls to lowest level since 1983

The United States' Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) has declined to its lowest level since 1983, according to the latest figures released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The drop reflects a reduction of nearly three million barrels, leaving the emergency stockpile at approximately......

US imposes 25% tariffs on selected Brazilian imports as trade tensions escalate

The United States has announced new tariffs of 25% on selected imports from Brazil, marking a significant escalation in bilateral trade tensions and prompting an immediate response from Brasília, which has pledged retaliatory action. The new duties are scheduled to take effect on July 22, giving......

Pentagon faces higher projected costs for military operations involving Iran

The U.S. Department of Defense is reportedly facing significantly higher projected costs for military operations involving Iran, with internal estimates suggesting total expenses could far exceed earlier public figures. According to reports citing officials familiar with internal assessments, the overall......

US freezes over $130 million in cryptocurrency linked to Iran

The United States has announced the freezing of more than $130 million in cryptocurrency assets that authorities allege are linked to Iranian financial networks, marking another step in Washington's efforts to strengthen economic pressure on Tehran. According to the US Department of the Treasury,......

Morrisons explores £600 million property deal with US investor Realty Income, Sky News reports

British supermarket group Morrisons is reportedly exploring a major real estate transaction worth around £600 million ($803 million) as the retailer seeks new strategic opportunities for its property assets. According to Sky News, citing industry sources, Morrisons is in discussions with several......

US dollar gains as Middle East tensions fuel inflation concerns

The US dollar strengthened against most major currencies as renewed tensions in the Middle East increased uncertainty in global financial markets, prompting investors to seek traditional safe-haven assets while reassessing the outlook for inflation and monetary policy. The US Dollar Index, which measures......

FIFA sells pieces of 2026 World Cup final pitch for nearly $400 as collectibles

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is becoming a collector’s item in more ways than one. The international football governing body has begun selling small pieces of the pitch from the MetLife Stadium in New York, the venue that will host the tournament final on July 19, offering fans the chance to own a physical......

ECB faces renewed inflation challenge as US-Iran conflict pushes energy prices higher

The European Central Bank (ECB) is once again confronting mounting inflationary pressures as renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran drive energy prices higher, complicating the eurozone's monetary policy outlook. Speaking on Friday, Yannis Stournaras, a member of the ECB's Governing......

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