https://eeutimes.com/c/business Business en-150 https://eeutimes.com/a/2026-08-31-serbian-truckers-protest-eu-policies-threaten-border-blockade-8295fe3439 https://eeutimes.com/a/2026-08-31-serbian-truckers-protest-eu-policies-threaten-border-blockade-8295fe3439 The Pumedtrans carriers’ association held a protest outside the EU Delegation in Belgrade on August 31, warning that its members could begin a border blockade on September 14 if their concerns over EU transport policies are not addressed. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:55:46 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-28-markets-brace-for-fed-decision-and-major-tech-earnings-as-gold-surges- https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-28-markets-brace-for-fed-decision-and-major-tech-earnings-as-gold-surges- U.S. investors watched stock futures ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate announcement and big tech results, as gold climbed to new highs and Amazon outlined another large round of layoffs. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:16:29 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-28-s-p-500-pushes-above-7-000-as-ai-optimism-and-big-tech-earnings-focus- https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-28-s-p-500-pushes-above-7-000-as-ai-optimism-and-big-tech-earnings-focus- US stocks climbed on Jan. 28, 2026, with the S&P 500 moving above 7,000 for the first time amid investor enthusiasm tied to artificial intelligence and anticipation of major technology earnings, while attention also stayed on the Fed’s rate decision. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:11:28 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-28-asml-posts-record-2025-profit-on-ai-driven-demand-but-plans-roughly-1- https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-28-asml-posts-record-2025-profit-on-ai-driven-demand-but-plans-roughly-1- Dutch chipmaking equipment giant ASML reported record profit for 2025 as AI-related demand helped lift sales and orders, but the company also said it would cut about 1,700 jobs in an efficiency and restructuring push. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:06:58 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-27-south-korean-auto-shares-recover-after-trump-threatens-higher-tariffs- https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-27-south-korean-auto-shares-recover-after-trump-threatens-higher-tariffs- South Korean automaker stocks reversed early losses after President Donald Trump said he would raise tariffs on South Korean goods to 25%, reviving uncertainty about the timeline and likelihood of new trade penalties. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:04:43 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-27-wall-street-mixed-ahead-of-fed-week-as-medicare-advantage-proposal-hit https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-27-wall-street-mixed-ahead-of-fed-week-as-medicare-advantage-proposal-hit Markets were mixed as investors tracked corporate earnings and looked ahead to the Federal Reserve, while health insurer shares slid after the government proposed a much smaller-than-expected Medicare Advantage payment increase for 2027. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:53:56 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-27-wall-street-zigzags-as-earnings-split-market-unitedhealth-sinks-while- https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-27-wall-street-zigzags-as-earnings-split-market-unitedhealth-sinks-while- Stocks moved unevenly Tuesday as investors parsed corporate earnings and deal news. UnitedHealth fell sharply after a revenue forecast miss, while Corning surged after announcing a multibillion-dollar agreement with Meta. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:48:21 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-27-trump-says-tariffs-on-south-korean-goods-will-rise-to-25-as-washington https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-27-trump-says-tariffs-on-south-korean-goods-will-rise-to-25-as-washington President Donald Trump said the U.S. will raise tariffs on South Korean goods, arguing Seoul has not followed through on a trade framework announced in 2025. The move threatens autos, lumber, pharmaceuticals and broader imports, and risks renewed volatility in markets and diplomatic relations. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:43:39 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-27-kaiser-permanente-strike-spreads-across-california-and-hawaii-as-31-00 https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-27-kaiser-permanente-strike-spreads-across-california-and-hawaii-as-31-00 Roughly 31,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses and other health-care professionals in California and Hawaii began an open-ended strike focused on staffing, pay, and bargaining disputes. The walkout threatens to add strain to hospital operations while negotiations remain stalled. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:37:16 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-27-health-insurer-shares-slide-after-cms-proposes-nearly-flat-2027-medica https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-27-health-insurer-shares-slide-after-cms-proposes-nearly-flat-2027-medica UnitedHealth, Humana, CVS and other insurers fell after the Trump administration proposed a 0.09% average increase in Medicare Advantage payment rates for 2027, far below what analysts expected. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:31:17 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-26-markets-digest-mixed-earnings-as-volatility-inches-up-and-investors-fo https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-26-markets-digest-mixed-earnings-as-volatility-inches-up-and-investors-fo A new market roundup points to a modest rise in volatility and a heavy trading session as investors weighed a mixed set of fourth-quarter earnings. Several companies beat expectations while others missed, leaving stock reactions uneven and attention fixed on guidance and margins. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:31:28 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-26-markets-brace-for-fed-week-as-gold-tops-5-000-and-storm-disruptions-hi https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-26-markets-brace-for-fed-week-as-gold-tops-5-000-and-storm-disruptions-hi U.S. markets entered a key week with major earnings and a Federal Reserve decision ahead. Gold futures pushed past $5,000 amid geopolitical uncertainty, while a winter storm triggered massive flight cancellations and weighed on airline stocks. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:27:51 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-26-u-s-takes-minority-stake-in-usa-rare-earth-as-commerce-department-back https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-26-u-s-takes-minority-stake-in-usa-rare-earth-as-commerce-department-back The U.S. Commerce Department is investing in USA Rare Earth, including a minority stake and a financing package aimed at supporting a Texas mine and an Oklahoma magnet plant, part of a broader effort to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:18:42 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-26-markets-brace-for-fed-decision-and-major-earnings-week-as-winter-storm https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-26-markets-brace-for-fed-decision-and-major-earnings-week-as-winter-storm Investors started the week with muted stock futures ahead of a Federal Reserve decision and big-company earnings, while a major winter storm continued to disrupt U.S. flights and logistics. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:08:02 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-26-gold-tops-5-000-as-investors-seek-safety-amid-tariff-threats-and-polit https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-26-gold-tops-5-000-as-investors-seek-safety-amid-tariff-threats-and-polit Gold prices pushed above $5,000 an ounce as markets reacted to heightened uncertainty, including trade tensions and geopolitical disputes, sending investors toward perceived safe-haven assets. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:57:09 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-26-u-s-takes-stake-in-usa-rare-earth-in-1-6-billion-package-to-boost-dome https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-26-u-s-takes-stake-in-usa-rare-earth-in-1-6-billion-package-to-boost-dome The Trump administration is backing USA Rare Earth with a proposed $1.6 billion financing package tied to a federal equity position, part of a broader strategy to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals and magnet manufacturing. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:47:15 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-26-nvidia-invests-2-billion-in-coreweave-to-speed-u-s-ai-data-center-buil https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-26-nvidia-invests-2-billion-in-coreweave-to-speed-u-s-ai-data-center-buil Nvidia said it will invest $2 billion in CoreWeave at $87.20 per share as the companies broaden a partnership aimed at building more than 5 gigawatts of AI data-center capacity by 2030. The move highlights surging demand for “neocloud” infrastructure and the intensifying race for land, power, and chips. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:42:47 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-26-treasury-cancels-booz-allen-contracts-over-tax-return-leak-fallout-sha https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-26-treasury-cancels-booz-allen-contracts-over-tax-return-leak-fallout-sha Booz Allen Hamilton shares fell after the U.S. Treasury Department said it was terminating the contractor’s Treasury work, citing failures to safeguard sensitive taxpayer information linked to a former contractor’s leak. The cancellation adds to investor concerns about federal contract scrutiny and the vulnerability of consulting revenue to policy shifts and cost-cutting. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:34:25 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-26-markets-brace-for-fed-week-as-gold-surges-past-5-000-and-rare-earth-fu https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-26-markets-brace-for-fed-week-as-gold-surges-past-5-000-and-rare-earth-fu Investors opened the week watching a packed calendar: major earnings, a Federal Reserve decision and geopolitical uncertainty. Gold prices pushed into record territory above $5,000 per ounce, while renewed trade threats and fresh government-linked funding news in rare earths added to market crosscurrents. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:24:50 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-26-stocks-close-mixed-as-investors-weigh-earnings-major-indexes-post-week https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-26-stocks-close-mixed-as-investors-weigh-earnings-major-indexes-post-week U.S. markets finished a choppy session as investors digested mixed quarterly results. The Dow fell while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged up, but all three major indexes ended the week lower amid shifting expectations for growth and profits. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:16:44 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-26-oil-futures-snapshot-crude-trading-volume-and-open-interest-decline-as https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-26-oil-futures-snapshot-crude-trading-volume-and-open-interest-decline-as Light Sweet Crude futures data showed lower trading activity on Jan. 26, 2026, with volume and open interest down from the prior session. The move comes as energy markets weigh storm-related disruptions and shifting trader positioning in a volatile winter period. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:10:03 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-funding-fight-over-dhs-threatens-broader-spending-package-as-lawmakers https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-funding-fight-over-dhs-threatens-broader-spending-package-as-lawmakers A budget showdown tied to Homeland Security funding threatened to spill into broader government spending negotiations. Lawmakers debated whether to separate DHS from the package, a move that could keep other agencies funded but risks delays and fresh procedural battles before the end-of-month deadline. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:49:27 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-stocks-slide-after-trump-tariff-threats-tied-to-greenland-dispute-ratt https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-stocks-slide-after-trump-tariff-threats-tied-to-greenland-dispute-ratt U.S. markets fell sharply after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs linked to opposition to his Greenland push, amplifying trade-policy uncertainty. The move pushed investors toward safer assets and revived fears of prolonged volatility. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:38:43 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-thomson-reuters-sets-february-5-date-for-q4-and-full-year-2025-earning https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-thomson-reuters-sets-february-5-date-for-q4-and-full-year-2025-earning Thomson Reuters announced it will publish fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on February 5, 2026, followed by an earnings call and webcast led by its CEO and CFO. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:30:48 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-markets-brace-for-heavy-earnings-week-fed-decision-and-shutdown-deadli https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-markets-brace-for-heavy-earnings-week-fed-decision-and-shutdown-deadli Investors head into the Jan. 27–31 week watching a packed earnings calendar, a Federal Reserve meeting, and a congressional deadline to avert a shutdown—factors that could amplify volatility after recent declines. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:20:07 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-poll-aapi-adults-name-inflation-and-affordability-as-top-priorities-wi https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-poll-aapi-adults-name-inflation-and-affordability-as-top-priorities-wi A new AP-NORC/AAPI Data survey finds Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults are especially focused on inflation and the high cost of living, while also expressing deep concern about health care costs in 2026. Confidence in government progress has slipped compared with late 2024. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:10:21 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-davos-2026-spotlights-growth-and-security-as-leaders-clash-over-geopol https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-davos-2026-spotlights-growth-and-security-as-leaders-clash-over-geopol The World Economic Forum’s 2026 meeting in Davos featured competing messages on growth, security, and cooperation amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and allies. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:59:43 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-u-s-consumer-sentiment-improves-in-january-michigan-survey-shows https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-u-s-consumer-sentiment-improves-in-january-michigan-survey-shows A University of Michigan survey found consumer sentiment rose in January, though households remain frustrated by elevated prices and a softer job market. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:50:12 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-capital-one-agrees-to-buy-fintech-brex-for-5-15-billion-as-it-expands- https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-capital-one-agrees-to-buy-fintech-brex-for-5-15-billion-as-it-expands- Capital One said it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire fintech Brex for $5.15 billion, mixing cash and stock in a deal aimed at broadening its reach in corporate cards and expense management. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:40:06 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-tariff-threats-shake-markets-as-investors-reprice-risk-tied-to-u-s-eur https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-tariff-threats-shake-markets-as-investors-reprice-risk-tied-to-u-s-eur A sharp selloff underscored how quickly geopolitical threats can spill into financial markets, with investors reacting to the prospect of new tariffs and a widening dispute with NATO-aligned partners. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:33:57 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-u-s-winter-storm-disrupts-travel-triggers-emergency-declarations-and-w https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-u-s-winter-storm-disrupts-travel-triggers-emergency-declarations-and-w A major winter storm has prompted emergency measures and widespread disruptions across the United States, with large numbers of weather alerts, flight cancellations, and changes to transportation plans as conditions deteriorate across a broad swath of the country. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:25:24 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-inflation-edges-higher-as-consumers-keep-spending-complicating-expecta https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-inflation-edges-higher-as-consumers-keep-spending-complicating-expecta A key U.S. inflation measure ticked up while consumer spending stayed strong, a combination that may keep the Federal Reserve cautious about cutting interest rates quickly. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:14:11 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-wall-street-sinks-after-trump-threatens-tariffs-on-european-imports-li https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-wall-street-sinks-after-trump-threatens-tariffs-on-european-imports-li U.S. stocks fell sharply as investors reacted to new tariff threats against multiple European countries, with tech shares leading the slide and safe-haven assets surging amid renewed trade-war fears. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:07:44 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-atlanta-fed-survey-shows-firms-year-ahead-inflation-expectations-ease- https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-atlanta-fed-survey-shows-firms-year-ahead-inflation-expectations-ease- A January 2026 update from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta shows businesses’ year-ahead inflation expectations decreased to 2.0% on average. The reading arrives as markets and policymakers watch whether price pressures are cooling enough to support steadier growth without reigniting inflation. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:58:13 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-treasury-secretary-projects-4-to-5-u-s-growth-in-2026-far-above-most-f https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-treasury-secretary-projects-4-to-5-u-s-growth-in-2026-far-above-most-f Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told audiences around Davos that the administration expects a sharp acceleration in U.S. growth in 2026, while many economists and major forecasting institutions remain far more cautious about the outlook. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:54:29 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-wall-street-drops-after-trump-tariff-threat-aimed-at-eight-european-co https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-wall-street-drops-after-trump-tariff-threat-aimed-at-eight-european-co Stocks fell sharply after Trump said the U.S. would impose new tariffs on imports from eight European countries, reviving trade-war fears and pushing investors toward safe havens like gold and silver. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:50:27 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-stocks-slide-after-trump-tariff-threats-tied-to-greenland-push-rattle- https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-stocks-slide-after-trump-tariff-threats-tied-to-greenland-push-rattle- U.S. stocks fell sharply after President Trump threatened new tariffs amid renewed tensions over Greenland, sending the S&P 500 and Nasdaq down and heightening investor anxiety. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:39:00 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-u-s-stocks-slide-after-tariff-threats-rattle-investors-and-spark-globa https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-u-s-stocks-slide-after-tariff-threats-rattle-investors-and-spark-globa U.S. markets fell sharply after tariff threats tied to geopolitical tensions spooked investors, hitting major indexes and leading declines in megacap technology stocks as traders rotated away from high-multiple names. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:29:41 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-wall-street-sets-more-records-as-big-tech-leads-broad-gains https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-wall-street-sets-more-records-as-big-tech-leads-broad-gains A rally powered by large technology stocks pushed major U.S. indexes to fresh highs, extending the market’s record-setting momentum early in 2026. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:49:01 GMT https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-trump-tariff-threat-rattles-markets-and-forces-officials-to-recalibrat https://eeutimes.com/a/business-2026-01-25-trump-tariff-threat-rattles-markets-and-forces-officials-to-recalibrat A new tariff ultimatum tied to geopolitical demands has rippled through global markets, pushing officials and investors to weigh the economic costs of escalating trade pressure. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:24:44 GMT