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HSBC Reports 31% Drop in First-Half Profit Amid China’s BoCom Impact
Background on HSBC and its Significance HSBC, Europe’s largest bank by assets, reported a net attributable profit of $11,510 million...
food and business
Sweeteners: Debunking Myths About What Sweetens Your Day
Understanding Sweeteners: Caloric vs. Non-Caloric Few flavors evoke as much desire, pleasure, and controversy as sweetness. From a spoonful of...
politics
Mexico City Merchants Plan Massive Protest Affecting Multiple Boroughs
Public Market Vendors to Blockade 14 Boroughs on Wednesday Public market vendors in Mexico City are set to stage a...
markets
Mexican Peso Weakens Against the Dollar Ahead of Fed Announcement
Overview The Mexican peso is currently weakening against the US dollar, as investors anticipate the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision....
states
Nemak Acquires GF Casting Solutions’ Automotive Business for $336 Million
Overview of the Acquisition Nemak, a Mexican manufacturer of metal components for the automotive industry, has announced the acquisition of...
politics
Claudia Sheinbaum Confident of Progress in Ayotzinapa Case with New Investigation Tools
Background on Claudia Sheinbaum and the Ayotzinapa Case Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico, has expressed confidence that new investigation...
markets
Mexican Stock Market Drops Amid Investor Caution Ahead of Fed Policy Announcement
Overview The Mexican stock market experienced a slight decline on Wednesday morning, with local indices falling due to investor caution...
video
Trump Signs Decree to Impose 50% Additional Tariffs on Brazilian Imports
Background and Context On Wednesday, the White House announced that U.S. President Donald Trump had signed a decree increasing additional...
markets
Oil Prices Rise on Potential US Sanctions Against Russia
Background on Key Players and Context Russia, the world’s second-largest oil exporter, has significant clients such as India, China, and...
international
US Imposes Largest Sanctions Package Against Iran in Seven Years
Targeting Over 100 Individuals, Companies, and Vessels The Trump administration has announced its largest sanctions package in seven years against...
