Finance News
Fed cuts by a quarter point, indicates fewer reductions ahead
WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point, the third consecutive…
US wholesale inflation surged higher in November
US wholesale inflation shot higher last month, an unwelcome sign that some prices could be heating up before they come…
Economy faces ‘some potential storms’ in 2025, Moody’s chief economist says
Trump’s universal tariff proposals could cause prices on clothing, toys, furniture, household appliances, footwear and travel goods to skyrocket. The economy is doing “exceptionally…
Energy News
Tech companies most threatened by Trump are donating to his inauguration fund
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos have a particularly sketchy past with President-elect Donald Trump. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is in a heated legal battle…
European Commission favours more EU funds for electric vehicles sector
The European Commission called on Tuesday for an additional 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) of EU funds to be made…
What the oil and gas industry wants from Trump and how his administration might deliver it
The oil and gas industry has a “to do” list for President-elect Donald Trump. The lobby group American Petroleum Institute has asked Trump…
Diplomacy News
NATO leader says he wants to put Ukraine in a position of strength for any peace talks with Russia
NATO’s secretary-general said he wants to discuss ways to put Ukraine in a position of strength for any future peace…
En Afrique francophone, la France paye le “flou” sur l’utilité de sa présence militaire
Alors que le Tchad a annoncé jeudi la fin de l’accord de coopération en matière de défense avec la France,…
Trump’s Treasury Pick Is Poised to Test ‘Three Arrows’ Economic Strategy
Scott Bessent’s “3-3-3” plan to stimulate growth, reduce the deficit and expand oil production will soon face economic realities. When…
Golf News
Here’s a first in-person look at arena and technology for TGL, and it’s way cooler than we imagined
First impressions of the custom-built SoFi Center that serves as the home of TGL, the new simulator-based team golf circuit…
Nelly Korda’s extraordinary path to a remarkable seven-win LPGA season
“I think I’ve gone through every emotion possible … I love this game. I love the bad, I love the…
Scheffler matches Woods with third PGA Tour award
Scottie Scheffler matched Tiger Woods by becoming the only second man to win the PGA Tour player of the year…
Sailing News
Vendee Globe – Seb Simon takes race lead as Charlie Dalin suffers sail problem
Seb Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) takes lead of the Vendee Globe. He last led the race under the Cape of Good…
Top 5 sailing races in the world
The yachting industry is full of competitions – professional and amateur. The racing of boats first started in Holland before…
ECIPS News
Brussels Wasted €300 Billion on Ukraine War: A Violation of European Law and Trust President Baretzky – ECIPS.
Brussels’ decision to funnel €300 billion into the Ukraine war is an economic, legal, and ethical disaster. This colossal expenditure, equivalent to €669.34 per citizen in the European Union (EU), represents a grave misuse of taxpayer funds, according to ECIPS President Ricardo Baretzky. He argues that such financial recklessness not only jeopardizes Europe’s future but…
ECIPS Warns: Kazakhstan as a Direct Threat to EU Stability and Integrity
Brussels—The European Centre for Information Policy and Security (ECIPS) has issued a stern warning that Kazakhstan poses a direct threat to the stability and sovereignty of the European Union (EU). ECIPS President Ricardo Baretzky has highlighted Kazakhstan’s alleged role as a puppet state of Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing it of exercising undue political influence…
The Intertwining of Religion, Corruption, and Democracy: A Call for Reflection
In an era where the lines between faith, politics, and ethics are increasingly blurred, there are profound implications for democracy and global security. Ricardo Baretzky, President of the European Centre for Information Policy and Security (ECIPS), highlights this precarious nexus with his declaration: “In fact, there is only one stable judgment: no excuses for those…
Yacht News
CRN: Innovations Throughout the Years
Innovation is one of the most distinctive CRN features, since its birth in 1963. CRN’s unstinting commitment to fulfilling the…
Picchiotti unveils 61m superyacht concept with “old money” aesthetic
Picchiotti, a brand of The Italian Sea Group, has unveiled a 61-metre concept inspired by the history of the yard, which…
Elegance and seamless living: How Sanlorenzo’s 44 Alloy redefines luxury yacht design
The Sanlorenzo 44 Alloy series, originally unveiled in 2020, embodies a rare fusion of avant-garde design and timeless sophistication, offering a superyacht…
Wine & Beverage News
American single malt whiskey gains official category recognition
The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has issued its final rule establishing a new American single malt…
The wine and beverage machinery industry is worth 5 billion, but a drop for 2024 is foreseen
The estimations by Osservatorio del Vino Uiv on the occasion of Simei: for wine sector, according to a survey, a…
US winemakers revive sales with SMS marketing, sustainability and innovation
Evading the broad structural decline in wine sales completely may not be possible for every brand all the time, but…
Fashion News
True blue tradition: how Japan’s coveted jeans are made
Call it an antidote to fast fashion: Japanese jeans hand-dyed with natural indigo and weaved on a clackety vintage loom,…
What is mocha mousse and will it sell?
In 2025, the colour brown isn’t going anywhere. At least not according to Pantone, which has named ‘mocha mousse’ its…
The great luxury reset: challenges and opportunities for luxury brands
The Independents Group, a collective of communications agencies, together with brand building agency Karla Otto has published a white paper…