Finance

In an audacious move, Walmart’s fintech offshoot, OnePay, has made headlines by launching a duo of credit cards in collaboration with Synchrony. This strategic maneuver is not merely a business progression but a stark illustration of the depths to which corporate giants will plunge to exert control over the financial lives of everyday consumers. Walmart,

Generation Z finds itself navigating an increasingly complex economic landscape, grappling with significant anxiety regarding their financial futures. A recent Credit Karma survey underscores this turmoil, revealing that nearly half of Gen Z adults believe planning for the future is “pointless.” This sentiment encapsulates a broader crisis of confidence among young people, who have witnessed

As the battle for technological supremacy intensifies, the spotlight is glaring on the supply chain for rare earth elements—metals crucial for a multitude of high-tech products, from electric vehicle batteries to advanced military applications. The recent diplomatic tête-à-tête between the U.S. and China signifies not just political maneuvering but an urgent undercurrent of economic survival

In a world increasingly divided by geopolitical tensions, the once-clear lines of competition have become blurred, especially in the realm of technology. Surprisingly, while the American narrative has relentlessly fixated on the rising Chinese challenge in artificial intelligence, it has largely overlooked a more insidious threat: biotechnology. Recent studies, particularly the “Critical and Emerging Technologies

The ongoing struggles for a trade agreement between the United States and China are not merely economic transactions; they symbolize a deeper, more complex relationship akin to a high-stakes chess game. When President Donald Trump characterized negotiations with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as “extremely hard,” he was not just articulating the difficulties inherent in diplomacy;

In an audacious move that reflects the shifting tides of the financial services landscape, payment giant Klarna is charting a significant course by launching its own Visa debit card. Known primarily for its “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) model, which has become a double-edged sword for consumers’ financial health, Klarna aims to redefine its identity.

In an unpredictable economic landscape, where confidence fluctuates like the stock market, investors are increasingly turning their attention towards the short-term bond market. The undercurrents of financial turbulence have produced a unique moment in investment strategy, especially amidst the latest trends in bond yields and prices. Short-term bonds are no longer the overlooked corner of

The ongoing trade negotiations between the United States and China have reached a concerning standstill, with no clear path forward for either nation. The insights from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reveal a sobering reality: without direct communication between the two leaders, meaningful progress is unlikely. While Bessent expresses optimism for future talks, his comments underscored

China’s electric vehicle (EV) market has propelled itself into a chaotic arena, where survival seems at odds with stability. Recently, automotive behemoth BYD slashed the prices of its cars—some cutting nearly 30% off their original prices—creating a seismic shift in how the domestic market operates. Sudden price drops, such as the Seagull compact car now

Starling Bank’s recent financial report reveals a sobering narrative that echoes across the fintech industry—a sharp decline in profits tied directly to the chaotic environment wrought by the pandemic. The online lender, which assumed a role akin to a modern-day hero during the height of Covid-19, is now grappling with the fallout of its involvement