Economy and Policy
Analyzing macroeconomic indicators, government policies, central bank decisions, fiscal developments, and their impact on the Swiss economy and financial markets.
BENGALURU (Reuters) - Zurich Insurance Group will buy a 51% stake in Kotak Mahindra Bank’s general insurance arm for about 40.51 billion rupees ($487 million), giving the European insurance giant…
Economy and Policy
The U.S.-Iran war is already hitting consumers’ pocketbooks. Here’s how
While the U.S. war with Iran is playing out thousands of miles away, American consumers are already feeling financial ripple…
DOJ Indictments Highlight Role Of Forensic Accounting In Diagnosing Alleged Fraud
In June, a federal task force charged 324 defendants of an unprecedented $14.6 billion in improper medical payments. This is…
UAE mulls freezing Iranian assets as Middle East conflict escalates: WSJ
The Damac Heights real estate development, right, in the Dubai Marina in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Friday, Feb. 20,…
Beating Extinction: What A Tiny Pacific Bird Taught Me About Hope And Where We Fit
The Guam kingfisher was extinct in the wild. Through coordinated breeding, cultural consultation, and careful reintroduction scientists created a path…
February 2026 jobs report preview
A "Now Hiring" sign is seen at an AutoZone on Feb. 11, 2026 in Hollywood, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty…
How Confident Can You Be In The Person Preparing Your Tax Return?
Most paid preparers aren’t subject to any licensing or competency standards. A new bipartisan bill tightens enforcement against bad preparers,…
Billions In Tariff Refunds At Stake: 3 Things Importers Need To Know
The Supreme Court struck down Trump’s IEEPA tariffs. Billions in tariff refunds may be coming — here’s what importers need…
Is Starbucks Fleeing Seattle Over A 9.9% Millionaire Tax?
Is Starbucks expanding to Tennessee because of Washington State’s proposed 9.9% millionaire tax? A closer look at tax policy, capital…
Private companies added 63,000 jobs in February, January revised to just 11,000 additions, ADP says
Private sector hiring was a bit better than expected in February, though most of the job creation came from just…
