Month: May 2025

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has successfully negotiated a delay in planned US tariffs on key European exports ...

Trump rebukes Putin over continued strikes on Ukrainian civilians

Donald Trump has sharply criticised Russian President Vladimir Putin for the ongoing bombing of civilian areas in Ukraine, calling the ...

Asian stocks mixed as traders await Fed conference for interest rate update

Asian markets edge higher as investors eye central bank signals

Asian markets opened the week on a cautious but positive note on Monday, with key indices in Japan, South Korea, ...

On this day in 1977: The movie “Star Wars” (later retitled “A New Hope”) was released

On 26th May 1977, audiences queued around the block at cinemas across America to witness something extraordinary. George Lucas's space ...

Stock of the week: Pushpay Holdings (NZX:PPH)

Pushpay Holdings has emerged as a standout performer on the New Zealand Exchange, drawing investor attention amid a broadly subdued ...

Trump’s tax bill sparks job losses and pollution surge

A sweeping tax bill, dubbed the “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act” by President Donald Trump, has passed the U.S. House ...

Russian drones pound Ukraine as peace talks falter

On 24 May 2025, Russia unleashed a massive drone assault on Ukraine, launching over 170 drones and ballistic missiles targeting ...

Fintech group fights to save open banking rule

The Financial Technology Association (FTA), a trade group representing fintech giants like PayPal and Plaid, has won a federal judge’s ...

Former Mexican minister ordered to pay £23 billion for cartel bribe