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What is the BRICS project? A fragmented group whose strength lies in its diversity

Once referred to as emerging economies, the BRICS+ now carry more weight in the global economy than the G7. Long relegated to the sidelines, these countries of the Global South have established...

Weekly recap: a major law, a minor agreement, and new records

The vote on Donald Trump's tax reform, the trade agreement with Vietnam, record highs on Wall Street… all eyes were once again on the United States this week. However, London was not to be outdone,...

Alstom wins big contract in US worth EUR2bn

The French rail giant is strengthening its presence across the Atlantic with a major new contract. Alstom will deliver more than 300 cars to serve the New York suburbs, worth EUR2bn.

Tax law: a hollow victory for Donald Trump?

Yesterday, Congress passed Donald Trump's tax bill. This is another victory for the US president, who has made significant progress on his agenda just six months after returning to the White House....

How are stockmarket indices weighted?

Not all indices are structured according to the same calculation rules. Capitalization, price, equal weighting… The Dow Jones does not work in the same way as European indices. And the DAX cannot...

China attacks Cognac again, but…

On Friday the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced that it will impose anti-dumping duties of up to 34.9% on brandy imports from the European Union starting from July 5 . According to the official...

The Best Articles of the Week: from high altitudes to the depths of the sea… with Charlemagne

This week, summits are all the rage, whether they're in the Himalayas or on the stockmarket; however, beware of sudden shifts: the climb isn't always very regulated. Behind the scenes, Amazon robots...

Dear World, You're Tariffed - Love, Donald

Donald Trump's penchant for disruption has always been his hallmark, and now his trade policy is taking another sharp turn. Speaking before a trip to Iowa, the president announced that Washington will...

When Chinese cars make GM, Volkswagen… and Tesla look outdated

Faced with Western manufacturers still mired in their long and hierarchical processes, Chinese brands are setting a new industrial pace. Thanks to radical methods, extreme vertical integration, and a...

TripAdvisor: what does Starboard Value's arrival in the capital mean?

Activist fund Starboard Value has announced that it has acquired a 9% stake in the travel group TripAdvisor. The announcement caused an immediate surge, a sign that investors are expecting positive...

The Week’s Biggest Mergers Unpacked

This week, the mergers and acquisitions landscape saw both landmark closures and mounting regulatory friction. From global agribusiness consolidation to political controversy delaying entertainment...

AI Act: an ambitious law with an uncertain implementation

The world's first legislative framework for artificial intelligence, which was welcomed when it was adopted, is now reaching a crucial stage in its implementation. However, the EU is dithering over...

US employment: good news is good news

While everyone has been preparing for weeks for a slowdown in the labor market, June's figures are significantly better than expected. A Fed rate cut in July now seems definitively off the table. This...

The United States announces a trade agreement with Vietnam

With just a few days to go before the July 9 deadline, Donald Trump has announced a trade agreement with Vietnam. Vietnamese products will be taxed at 20%. This is half the rate set in April. The US...

Washington eases controls on chip software exports to China

The United States has lifted restrictions on exports of semiconductor design software and ethane to China, a tangible sign of easing trade tensions with Beijing as the superpowers consolidate their...

The US Senate narrowly passes the tax bill, with a final vote expected in the House.

July 4 is approaching and Donald Trump is on the verge of fulfilling one of his main campaign promises. The Senate passed the tax bill yesterday by 51 votes to 50. House lawmakers must now proceed to...

Chesnara to Acquire HSBC Life UK for £260 Million

Chesnara has struck a deal to acquire HSBC's UK life insurance arm for £260 million , marking the latest step in HSBC’s ongoing effort to streamline its operations and enhance returns under CEO...

Robinhood soars on stockmarket after tokenizing Wall Street - Crypto review

Robinhood triggers an earthquake in global finance. In Cannes, the platform unveiled a radical shift towards blockchain-based finance, promising a Nasdaq open 24 hours a day, five days a week,...

Microsoft lays off over 15,000 employees in a matter of months

After an initial wave of 6,000 layoffs, no fewer than 9,000 employees have just been told to go by Microsoft. The Redmond-based company is relentlessly pursuing its cost-cutting policy.