Next week, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, is expected to unveil a budget that includes a larger financial safety net. This announcement comes from Lucy Rigby, the City minister, who is set to share this news with finance professionals at the UK Finance annual dinner. The budget, scheduled for November 26th, aims to strengthen the country's fina...
Mexico just got a new financial safety net, but it's smaller than before. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) gave Mexico a $24 billion credit line. This is like a backup plan for Mexico's economy. It's not as big as the previous one, which was around $35 billion. But why the change? Mexico's economy has been doing better. It's not as dependent on these backup fun...
New Zealand is making smart choices in trade as the U. S. and China fight over tariffs. The country's finance minister, Nicola Willis, recently talked about how New Zealand is focusing on stronger regional trade ties. This is important because small countries like New Zealand need to be ready for big changes in global trade. New Zealand is part of a big trade deal c...
New Zealand is getting ready for a rough patch in global trade. The country's finance chief, Nicola Willis, thinks that teaming up with neighbors and other partners is the way to go. This is especially important with the U. S. and China at odds over trade. Willis recently talked about this at big finance meetings in Washington. She pointed out that even though there...
Texas is making big waves in the world of business deals. Despite economic ups and downs, the state has seen a lot of huge transactions lately. These deals are happening in many different industries, showing that Texas is a hotspot for big business mergers and takeovers. Some of the biggest deals have happened in places like Dallas and Fort Worth. For example, Keuri...
In the first three months of 2025, China's economy showed unexpected strength. The country's GDP grew by 5. 4% year-on-year, according to the National Bureau of Statistics in Beijing. This growth rate was higher than the 5. 1% that analysts had predicted. The news came out on a Wednesday, and it was a pleasant surprise for many. The growth happened despite the ongoi...