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Egypt begins safeguard probe into iron and steel billet imports

Egypt has launched a safeguard investigation into imports of semi-finished products of iron or non-alloy steel (billets).


Morgan Stanley selects 33 organizations for 2025 inclusive & sustainable ventures accelerator

Morgan Stanley has announced the selection of 33 early-stage organizations for its 2025 Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures (MSISV) cohort.


QED Investors promotes Victoria Zuo to partner role

QED Investors, a global venture capital firm specializing in fintech, has promoted Victoria Zuo from principal to partner.


Cambridge scientists receive major funding through UKRI Future Leader Fellowships

Three researchers from the University of Cambridge have been named among 77 early-career scientists awarded UKRI Future Leader Fellowships.


Australian consumer confidence falls amid weak economic outlook

Consumer confidence in Australia has declined to its lowest point since mid-June, according to the latest ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence survey.


Siemens partners with TRUMPF to enhance digital manufacturing integration

Siemens and TRUMPF have announced a partnership aimed at improving digital manufacturing and preparing the industry for artificial intelligence (AI) applications.


Morgan Stanley Private Credit increases debt facility for Fetch to $110 million

Morgan Stanley Private Credit has led an additional senior debt financing round for Fetch, increasing the company’s existing debt facility to a total of $110 million.


OPINION: Vertical integration is how markets win

In the American economy, scale is often misunderstood. When businesses grow more efficient, more agile, and more aligned across operations, critics call it consolidation.


U.S current-account deficit narrows sharply in second quarter 2025

The U.S. current-account deficit narrowed significantly in the second quarter of 2025, decreasing by $188.5 billion to $251.3 billion, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).


U.S. Embassy issues security notice ahead of demonstrations in Bratislava

Demonstrations are planned in Bratislava on September 23 and September 30, according to a notice for U.S. citizens.


Standard Chartered report finds technology rivals tariffs as key driver for global trade

Standard Chartered has released its latest Future of Trade: Resilience report, highlighting that global corporates are increasingly considering factors beyond tariffs when shaping their trade strategies.


IMF concludes Article IV consultation mission with South Korea

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Rahul Anand, Mission Chief for the Republic of Korea, concluded its visit to South Korea on September 24, 2025.


Barclays outlines steps for managing nature-related financial risk using TNFD framework

Barclays has released a new methodology for assessing nature-related financial risks within large financial portfolios, focusing on the application of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosure’s (TNFD) LEAP framework.


Bank of America commits $12 million for hurricane recovery loans in Western North Carolina

Bank of America has announced a commitment of $12 million in zero-interest loans to support residents and small businesses in Western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene.


UBS agrees to pay EUR835 million to settle French tax case

UBS AG has reached a resolution regarding its cross-border business activities in France that took place between 2004 and 2012.


U.S. Africa Command chief visits Benin and Cameroon for talks on regional security

General Dagvin Anderson, Commander of U.S. Africa Command, visited Benin and Cameroon from September 16 to 20, 2025.


IMF approves flexible credit line for Costa Rica after years of reform

Costa Rica has secured a two-year Flexible Credit Line (FCL) from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), following years of economic reforms that have strengthened its growth, reduced debt, and lowered poverty.


U.S. Consulate General warns citizens of demonstration in Cuenca

A demonstration is scheduled to take place in Cuenca, Ecuador, according to a message issued by the U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil.


Hungary regains full access to U.S. Visa Waiver Program after security improvements

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the full restoration of Hungary’s status in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).


Chargé d’Affaires Palladino highlights U.S.-Hungary alliance at Geopolitical Summit

On September 16, 2025, Chargé d’Affaires Palladino delivered closing remarks at the first day of the Geopolitical Summit organized by the Danube Institute and the Heritage Foundation in Budapest.