Economy

Kathy Ruemmler, Goldman Sachs' chief legal officer for 15 years, steps down amid scrutiny over past connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Where do we draw the line between personal relationships and corporate responsibility?

The CIA released a YouTube video targeting Chinese military officers just days after Xi Jinping purged his top general Zhang Youxia. A calculated psychological operation or mere coincidence?

Amazon's Ring terminates partnership with police tech firm Flock Safety amid privacy concerns over AI-powered pet search feature and growing pressure on tech companies to cut ties with federal agencies.

Taylor Swift challenges 'Swift Home' trademark application, revealing how celebrities fight intellectual property battles against opportunistic filings targeting their fame.

Cabot Properties plans $200M+ investment in Japanese logistics facilities over 2-3 years. What's driving global money into Japan's real estate market?

Pinterest shares plunged 20% after disappointing Q4 earnings and weak guidance. Trade war impacts force major retailers to slash ad spending, exposing platform's revenue concentration risk.

Instacart shares surge 14% after beating Q4 revenue estimates with strong enterprise platform growth and AI investments. But pricing controversies reveal the risks of automation.

Coinbase's Q4 earnings miss reveals deeper crypto market struggles. Transaction revenue falls below $1B as shares drop 40% year-to-date.

Germany's Bundesbank warns that threats to Fed independence could trigger worldwide inflation. What this means for global markets and economic stability.

The CFTC's new Innovation Advisory Committee includes Coinbase's Armstrong, Ripple's Garlinghouse, and 33 other industry leaders. Who's really writing the rules now?

Taiwan opens farm and auto markets to US in finalized trade pact, creating new competitive pressures for Korean exporters and reshaping regional trade dynamics

Japan's decade-long currency weakness is forcing aid project cutbacks in developing countries, eroding trust and soft power as the yen trades past 155 per dollar.