Peace Corps Launches AI-Focused Tech Corps The U.S. Peace Corps is introducing a new Tech Corps initiative, sending American technology experts abroad to promote the adoption and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) in developing countries, the White House announced. Mission of the Tech Corps Tech Corps volunteers will embed directly with local institutions to provide […]
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AI Disruption Hits Software Borrowers Software companies are delaying debt issuance as rising borrowing costs and stricter lender scrutiny weigh on the sector. Industry sources say growing concerns about artificial intelligence disrupting business models are contributing to the hesitation. Fundraising Pauses Across the Industry Firms in the U.S. and internationally have postponed fundraising efforts as […]
AbbVie Plans Faster U.S. Facility Construction Due to New Tariff Policies In response to the U.S. government’s 100% tariff on branded drugs imposed last October, AbbVie announced plans to expand its U.S. manufacturing operations. The tariffs only affect companies that had not yet begun construction on domestic facilities, giving AbbVie an incentive to accelerate its […]
Impact of Supreme Court Ruling on U.S. Stocks and Market Indices U.S. stocks moved lower on Monday following a ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States that struck down President Donald Trump’s emergency tariff measures. By late morning trading, the S&P 500 had fallen 1.2% to 6,828.43, the NASDAQ Composite dropped 1.3% to […]
Donald Trump Criticizes Supreme Court Over Expanded Presidential Powers Donald Trump sharply criticized the Supreme Court of the United States, arguing that its recent decision unintentionally expanded presidential authority beyond what existed before. He described the ruling as misguided and damaging to the country’s global standing. Expanded Executive Authority According to Trump, the decision grants […]
President Tokayev Meets U.S. Business Leaders to Boost Investment During his visit to the United States, President Kassym Jomart Tokayev met with senior executives from major American corporations and international financial institutions in Washington on Feb. 20. The discussions focused on attracting investment, advancing infrastructure projects, and strengthening long-term strategic partnerships. Talks With US Development […]
US Stock Markets Rally Following Supreme Court Tariff Decision US stock markets surged on Friday after the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump’s broad “Liberation Day” tariffs were unlawful. The court concluded that Trump exceeded his authority by using emergency powers to impose these tariffs, reversing key trade measures against several countries. Major Indexes Post […]
US Goods Trade Deficit Hits Record $1.24 Trillion in 2025 The United States recorded a historic high goods trade deficit in 2025, according to data released by the Commerce Department. The shortfall in goods totaled $1.24 trillion for the year, slightly higher than the level reported in 2024. Overall Trade Gap Narrows Slightly When combining […]
Gold Prices Rise Amid Increasing US-Iran Tensions Gold prices moved higher on Thursday, building on a gain of more than 2 percent in the previous session. The advance has been fueled by rising tensions between the United States and Iran, prompting investors to seek safety in traditional safe-haven assets such as gold. Spot and Futures Prices […]