North America
Back to homepage
Welcome to the Correction: Wall Street Teeters Amid Trade Tensions
The S&P 500 officially entered correction territory this week, sliding over 10 percent from its most recent peak. As of yesterday, the index dropped a further 1.4 percent—its steepest single-day decline since President Donald Trump first took office. Meanwhile, the
Read More
Mary Wells Lawrence: The Woman Who Redefined Advertising
She shattered the glass ceiling of Madison Avenue, infusing it with bold creativity, glamour, and a fearless sense of innovation. This is the story of Mary Wells Lawrence, the trailblazing visionary behind campaigns like “I ♥ NY,” who proved that
Read More
China Targets America’s Farms as Trump Tariffs Spur Retaliation
The Trump 2.0 administration is taking aim at China in its escalating tariff regime, but Beijing has responded with countermeasures that are hitting America’s agricultural heartland especially hard. After United States policymakers doubled levies on Chinese imports to 20% last
Read More
BlackRock Gains Strategic Foothold at the Panama Canal
In a sweeping infrastructure play, global asset manager BlackRock has spearheaded a consortium acquiring two pivotal ports — Balboa on the Pacific side and Cristóbal on the Atlantic side — straddling the Panama Canal. The US$23 billion deal is one
Read More
Buffett’s Annual Letter 2024: Berkshire Hathaway’s Record Cash Pile, Japan Bets, and Tax Message
Warren Buffett’s latest annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders confirms that the Omaha-based conglomerate is sitting on a record-breaking USD 321.4 billion in cash and Treasury bills. Some investors might be unsettled by this growing war chest, but Buffett’s reassurance
Read More
Global Banks’ Retreat from China: What Went Wrong?
Not so long ago, China was hailed as the next big frontier for Wall Street. The nation’s financial markets, once considered relatively untapped, were said to be worth a staggering US$67 trillion, drawing interest from global banks eager to capture
Read More
Otaviano Canuto on Aging and the Immigration Conundrum: A Demographic Dilemma
Across the globe, populations are aging as declining fertility rates and increased longevity reshape demographic landscapes. While longer life expectancy is a testament to medical and public health advancements, the persistent decline in birth rates presents an economic challenge of
Read More
Long Road to Autonomy: Will Self-Driving Cars Rule the Road?
Isn’t owning a car all about freedom and individuality? A surprising number of people seem more drawn by convenience and safety factors. Consider a future where commuting is stress-free, traffic accidents are virtually a thing of the past, and mobility
Read More
David Ogilvy, the Original Mad Man: The Man Who Sold Selling
He revolutionised advertising with intelligent, witty campaigns and a deep respect for the consumer. David Ogilvy, often called the “Father of Advertising”, redefined the industry with a sharp eye for creativity, a respect for the audience, and a talent for
Read More
Could Elon Musk Revolutionise Social Media by Acquiring TikTok?
The U.S. operations of TikTok face an uncertain future as the Supreme Court prepares to rule on a potential ban by 19 January. The decision could force ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to divest its U.S. business. Amid this tumult,
Read More