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Shorenstein Investment Advisers Divests of Three Office Buildings in Bellevue, Washington
37BELLEVUE, WASH. — Shorenstein Investment Advisers has completed the sales of three office buildings in Bellevue’s The Spring District in two separate transactions. Funds affiliated with Blackstone Real Estate acquired a joint-control interest in...

The Iran–Israel War: Economic Fallout and Global Ripple Effects
Share Share Share Share Email Over the past week, the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel—marked by airstrikes, missile launches, and strategic threats—has transcended regional borders to impact the global economy. From oil market shocks...

Week Ahead – PCE Inflation and Flash PMIs on Tap Amid Middle East Jitters
Ongoing Israel-Iran tensions to keep risk sentiment in check US core PCE and consumption data to offer much-needed distraction CPI readings also due in Canada, Australia and Japan Flash PMIs for June in the spotlight too amid tariff chaos US Data...

U.S. Supreme Court rejected a fast-track challenge to Trump’s tariffs by two toy companies
Trump’s tariffs are not going anywhere anytime soon. On Friday, the US Supreme Court rejected a request from two toy manufacturers who tried to speed up their lawsuit challenging the legality of the trade penalties. That decision means the...

US & UK Finalize New Trade Deal as Little Pepe (LILPEPE) Shines on Intense Retail FOMO
The worldwide markets are happy that the US-UK trade deal was finalized in June 2025. This has made people more hopeful about the economy and the crypto market. One meme coin, Little Pepe ($LILPEPE), is garnering significant attention. This...

Is lifestyle inflation fuelling debt among India's middle class?
The paycheque is bigger, but the wallet feels thinner. Across urban India, many salaried professionals are earning more than they did five years ago, yet they’re still anxious at the end of each month, juggling EMIs, credit card bills, and...

Musk’s xAI pushes ahead with $5B debt sale despite investor doubts
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI Corp., raised the yield on its $5 billion debt offering on Friday, June 20, to make the deal more attractive to investors. At the same time, the lead underwriter of Morgan Stanley is working to...

Some tweaks likely to HDB Financial's business model: CEO Ramesh Ganesan
MUMBAI: HDB Financial Services, the non-bank lending arm of private lender HDFC Bank, said it may have to tweak its customer acquisition strategy if the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) proposed guidelines on eliminating overlapping business...

The Hidden Dangers of Using Generative AI in Your Business
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. AI, although established as a discipline in computer science for several decades, became a buzzword in 2022 with the emergence of generative AI. Notwithstanding the maturity of AI...
Texas Instruments Plans $60B Investment in U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing Facilities
9DALLAS — Texas Instruments (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) plans to invest more than $60 billion in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing facilities, an initiative that is expected to support more than 60,000 new and existing American jobs. The capital allocation...

Grow Your Career Where Business Needs it Most – IMD
You probably read it daily: AI is reshaping how we work. Sustainability expectations are increasing. The pressure to transform is everywhere, but the people who can actually lead that transformation? Still rare. Here’s the issue: most leaders have...

Renewbuy Raises $10M from Apis, 360 One Amid Merger Countdown with...
Fresh $10M funding to support operations ahead of InsuranceDekho merger. Valuation pegged at $300–350M, merger could create a billion-dollar insurtech giant. FY24 revenue atRs 410 Cr, with ongoing investor confidence despite net losses. Insurtech...

Unlocking Growth: Why Custom-Built Apps Are the Future of Scalable Business
Share Share Share Share Email As the digital landscape rapidly evolves, businesses that prioritize agility and innovation are leaving behind those that rely on outdated, one-size-fits-all software. Today, custom-built applications are no longer a...

Is Ethereum (ETH) The Most Obvious Trade in 2025?
TL;DR ETH is the subject of multiple optimistic predictions, with some well-known analysts forecasting a rise to a new ATH soon. Rising spot ETH ETF inflows reflect growing institutional interest and bullish momentum. However, recent positive...

Cardano (ADA) Took 4 Years to Make Millionaires from a $1,000 Investment, But This Coin Is Predicted to Do It in 4 Months
Cardano (ADA) was, for years, the most hyped blockchain project due to its research-driven philosophy and sustainable ethos. Its price appreciation from under $0.10 to over $3.00 during four years turned early adopters into millionaires. In June...

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CNN: There's Really Not Much Inflation So Far
I'm a bit surprised to see this at CNN of all places. CNN is so reliably anti-Trump that it's a surprise to see anything that undermines the narrative. And yet, here's a straight news article from the business section noting that the doomy...

Federal Reserve pauses rate cuts, warns tariffs will drive inflation amid fragile economy
Federal Reserve pauses rate cuts, warns tariffs will drive inflation amid fragile economy Fed holds rates steady but signals fewer cuts due to tariff-driven inflation risks. Escalating U.S. tariffs risk fueling price increases for consumers and...
The immigration crackdown is full of economic contradictions
Like it or not, parts of the U.S. economy depend on undocumented and other low-wage immigrant workers. The system has evolved to assume they would always be here, especially in areas such as agriculture, hospitality and construction. You can’t...

Top 10 insurance companies in India by market cap
Insurance has steadily become a key pillar of financial stability across economies. What was once viewed mainly as a tax-saving tool has now evolved into a critical part of long-term planning. By offering protection against unexpected losses -...