After a protracted political standoff, France's long-delayed 2026 budget is set for adoption, granting Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu a hard-won victory but leaving President Macron's domestic reform agenda in limbo ahead of the 2027 election.
With over half the early vote counted, governing party candidate Laura Fernandez appears poised to secure a first-round victory, potentially avoiding a runoff.
Political scientist Laura Fernandez Delgado has won Costa Rica's presidency outright in the first round, becoming the nation's second female leader and pledging to deepen the economic policies of the outgoing administration amid challenges of crime and a divided legislature.
Precious metals prices steadied on Monday following a sharp Friday plunge that rattled markets, though experts warn the volatility in these traditional safe havens may not be over.
French authorities have demanded 1.7 billion euros from Uber for unpaid payroll taxes, alleging the ride-hailing giant misclassified drivers as independent contractors to avoid employer obligations, a report reveals.
The investment giant Vanguard has cut management fees on 53 of its mutual funds and ETFs, a move projected to save investors nearly $250 million in 2026 and marking the latest salvo in an industry-wide race to lower costs for everyday savers.
Former President Donald Trump has announced Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor and economic advisor, as his pick to lead the central bank. The nomination comes as incumbent Chair Jerome Powell faces a federal investigation related to his congressional testimony.
The probate process can drain an estate's assets and burden heirs for years. Financial and legal experts outline practical steps families can take now to ensure a smoother transfer of wealth.
NBT Bancorp met Q4 earnings expectations, driven by its Evans Bancorp merger and wealth management income. While the market reaction was muted, analysts pressed management on loan growth sustainability, deposit costs, and the competitive landscape in a challenging rate environment.
UK Labour leader Keir Starmer urges sustained engagement with Beijing, countering Donald Trump's call for Western disengagement and highlighting deepening geopolitical divides.
Laura Fernández, former chief of staff to President Rodrigo Chaves, holds a commanding lead and could secure an outright victory, promising to double down on the incumbent's hardline security agenda.
House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence that Republicans have the votes to pass a stopgap funding bill by Tuesday, aiming to end a partial government shutdown triggered over the weekend amid ongoing immigration policy disputes.
Voters head to the polls in Costa Rica, with the ruling right-wing populist party aiming to secure a decisive mandate and a legislative supermajority to tackle record violence and political gridlock.
As Costa Ricans cast their ballots this Sunday, the election is defined by unprecedented security fears, economic inequality, and widespread political disenchantment, challenging the country's long-held identity as a peaceful and stable democracy.
A female kangaroo and her joey sparked an unusual rescue operation in central Virginia after escaping from a private property, evading hunting dogs, and briefly blocking a major highway before being safely tranquilized and returned home.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has publicly addressed the deep divisions within America's most storied political family, following the death of his cousin Tatiana Schlossberg and amidst ongoing policy controversies that have placed him at odds with his relatives.
Flagstar Bank returned to profitability in Q4 2025, driven by improved net interest income, cost controls, and a strategic pivot from commercial real estate towards commercial and industrial lending. Executives outline a path for sustained growth through 2027.
While stocks priced between $10 and $50 often signal companies past their initial hurdles, some still grapple with unproven models and market volatility. We examine three such stocks where the risk may outweigh the potential reward.
In remarks that now appear pointed, Fed Chair Jerome Powell robustly defended the central bank's personnel and economic frameworks just days before former Governor Kevin Warsh, a vocal critic, was nominated to potentially succeed him.
The third-quarter earnings season reveals a tale of two strategies in the property services sector. While Opendoor stumbles amid a major strategic shift, peers like Howard Hughes Holdings post surprising strength, highlighting the industry's uneven adaptation to a higher-rate environment.
