Economy

'I cleared my £13,000 debt with TikTok earnings'

Economy

My journey to clear £13,000 debt with TikTok earnings

Ava Stringer

A woman has shared her remarkable story of financial turnaround, revealing how she used her earnings from the social media platform TikTok to pay off £13,000 ($16,500 USD) in debt.…

Inside Australia's billion-dollar bid to take on China's rare earth dominance

Economy

Inside Australia’s billion-dollar quest to break China’s rare earth monopoly

Ava Stringer

Australia is making a multi-billion dollar strategic push to become a global leader in the rare earths market, directly challenging China's long-standing dominance. This ambitious initiative is a response to…

US inflation holds but underlying prices creep up

Economy

US inflation holds but basic prices move higher

Ava Stringer

America's consumer price index (CPI) has remained steady, yet a closer look reveals a gradual increase in underlying prices. This development indicates a nuanced economic situation where headline inflation figures…

Trump's pick to lead economic data agency floats ending monthly jobs report

Economy

Trump’s nominee for economic data agency proposes scrapping monthly jobs report

Ava Stringer

The potential for a significant shift in how the United States government reports its employment statistics has emerged, sparking a wide-ranging discussion among economists, policymakers, and financial market participants. A…

Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% of China chip sales to US

Economy

Nvidia and AMD required to pay 15% of China chip sales to US

Ava Stringer

Nvidia and AMD, two leading players in the semiconductor industry, are set to allocate 15% of their revenue from chip sales in China to the United States government. This new…

Crocs US sales tumble as shoppers choose trainers

Economy

Crocs faces US sales slump as shoppers choose trainers

Ava Stringer

The American footwear market has seen a notable change in consumer preferences, with recent sales data revealing a significant drop in purchases of Crocs' signature foam clogs. This downturn comes…

Trump calls for Intel boss to resign immediately, alleging China ties

Economy

Trump pressures Intel chief to quit immediately over China accusations

Ava Stringer

In a move that has sent ripples through Washington's national security establishment, President Donald Trump has demanded the immediate resignation of the Director of National Intelligence, Avril Haines. The former…

Trump's sweeping new tariffs take effect against dozens of countries

Economy

Trump’s sweeping new tariffs now impact dozens of countries

Ava Stringer

The United States has implemented a significant expansion of import tariffs affecting goods from numerous countries, marking a major shift in international trade policy. These measures, which went into effect…

High whey protein prices take chunk out of THG profits

Economy

Escalating whey protein prices hit THG profits

Ava Stringer

The Hut Group (THG), a well-known e-commerce company from the UK famous for its health, beauty, and nutrition brands, has experienced a drop in profits partly because of the ongoing…