Author: Bhagyashree Soni
Bhagyashree Soni
Bhagyashree Soni is a software engineer with soft writing skills. She is a degree holder from the International School of Entrepreneurial Leadership. She has been a state-level badminton champion and chess player. A woman with a forthright attitude enjoys her writing passion as her chosen career. Writing in the context of feminism, social-cause and entreprenurship is her forte.
Donald Trump’s hotly anticipated meetings with the leaders of the world’s two other biggest economies ended up being sideshows compared to his online bust-up with billionaire backer Elon Musk. The Reuters Tariff Watch newsletter is your daily guide to the latest global trade and tariff news. It’s Friday, so today I’ll provide a quick overview of what’s happening in global markets and then offer you some weekend reading suggestions away from the headlines. Today’s Market Minute * White House aides scheduled a call between Donald Trump and Elon Musk for Friday, Politico reported, after a huge public spat that saw threats fly over government contracts…
WASHINGTON, July 3 (Reuters) – The U.S. labor market likely slowed further in June, with the unemployment rate expected to have edged up to more than a 3-1/2-year high of 4.3%, as economic uncertainty stemming from the Trump administration’s policies curbed hiring. The anticipated moderation in job growth will probably be insufficient to spur the Federal Reserve to resume its interest rate cuts in July, with the Labor Department’s closely watched employment report on Thursday also expected to show solid wage gains last month. The Reuters Tariff Watch newsletter is your daily guide to the latest global trade and tariff…
Financial inclusion isn’t just a social good—it’s a powerful economic lever. In the U.S., a new generation of fintech companies is making basic financial services accessible to underserved segments: low-income families, gig workers, immigrants, individuals with disabilities, and others traditionally left behind. These platforms are reshaping the financial landscape by offering microloans, mobile banking, early wage access, credit building, and more—often powered by AI and thoughtful partnerships. 1. Why Financial Inclusion Matters Around 2021, 18.7 million U.S. households were underbanked, relying on expensive or limited services like payday loans or money orders Without access to mainstream financial tools—checking accounts, credit-building…
Nearly five years after COVID-19 ushered in a remote work revolution, U.S. companies continue reshaping their operating models. What began as a stopgap strategy has evolved into a nuanced, data-driven approach combining flexibility, technology investment, and strategic policy. Here’s how the landscape is changing: 1. Remote and Hybrid Models: The New Work Norm Remote work remains significant: An Upwork study estimates that by 2025, around 36 million Americans (22% of the workforce) will work remotely in some capacity .Hybrid now dominates: Surveys highlight that over 50% of remote-capable workers prefer hybrid setups—balancing home and office days . 2. Employer Pushback…
Unicorns—private startups valued at over $1 billion—have grown into status symbols of a vibrant innovation ecosystem. Fintech, in particular, has become a cornerstone of this narrative, with the U.S. leading the charge. As of early 2025, the United States was home to nearly half of the world’s fintech unicorns—approximately 46 out of 96 globally, far outpacing other nations But it’s not just the numbers; it’s the ecosystem, resources, regulation, and market dynamics that fuel this edge. 1. A Deep Well of Capital One of the most decisive factors is venture capital availability. In 2024, U.S. fintech startups attracted an astonishing…
June 24, 2025 – After several false starts, Congress is now on the cusp of enacting a comprehensive regulatory framework for stablecoins — digital assets designed to maintain a stable value, typically by being “pegged” to a fiat currency, such as the U.S. dollar. Arguably, the primary functions of stablecoins to date have been to serve as a store of value, a currency for digital asset lenders and traders, and an on- and off-ramp into the crypto ecosystem. But many proponents envision a broader role for stablecoins in the payments system, including as a means to effectuate traditional payments and…
WASHINGTON, July 1 (Reuters) – U.S. manufacturing remained sluggish in June, with new orders subdued and prices paid for inputs creeping higher, suggesting that the Trump administration’s tariffs on imported goods continued to hamper businesses’ ability to plan ahead. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) said on Tuesday that its manufacturing PMI nudged up to 49.0 last month from a six-month low of 48.5 in May. It was the fourth straight month that the PMI was below the 50 mark, which indicates contraction in the sector that accounts for 10.2% of the economy. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast the…
CapEx is short for Capital Expenditure. It is a key financial metric used by analysts to understand a company’s investment behavior. Read along to learn in detail what capital expenditure means and how to calculate CapEx. Discover its different types and understand how CapEx is different from revenue expenditure. What is Capital Expenditure? CapEx represents the money a company invests to acquire or upgrade fixed or non-consumable assets. These expenditures are essential for purchasing, enhancing, or maintaining long-term assets. Typical capital expenditures: CapEx is recorded on the balance sheet as an investment rather than an expense on the income statement. Industry Dependence:…