Financial Disclosure Reveals Major Crypto Earnings US financial disclosure documents released by the Office of Government Ethics show that President Donald Trump earned more than $1 billion from cryptocurrency-related ventures over the past year. The filings outline a significant increase in income during the first year of his return to the White House, highlighting t

The proposed free trade agreement between the European Union and India has moved into its last procedural stage after years of negotiation. Both sides have already agreed on the core framework, and the current focus is on legal refinement and institutional clearance before formal approval. Officials describe this phase as technical but decisive, as even small wording changes can affect implementation across sectors. The agreement is being revi

India’s Russian crude imports in June could reach a monthly record as more tankers travel toward major refining ports, according to energy economist Anas Alhajji. Alhajji, chief economist at NGP Energy Capital Management, cited the unusually large number of vessels carrying Russian crude to India. He also shared a Kpler map showing tankers headed to ports across the country. India Russian Crude Imports in June: What the Data Shows The outlook

A London court has ruled against diamond merchant Nirav Modi in a financial dispute involving Bank of India, ordering him to repay approximately $10.7 million linked to a defaulted corporate loan. The judgment strengthens the bank’s claim that Modi remains personally liable under a guarantee tied to funding extended to his overseas diamond trading entity. Court upholds personal guarantee obligation

Oil prices rose sharply as Brent crude touched $98.20 per barrel on Wednesday, fueled by rising tensions between the United States and Iran. Recent missile activity in the Gulf region and disrupted shipping routes have intensified concerns about energy supply. Although strategic oil reserves remain untapped for now, the market is reacting to potential risks in the Strait of Hormuz. August contracts have jumped over 2% since early June and more than 5% in just the past week.

The San Francisco budget plan proposed by Mayor Daniel Lurie seeks to protect core city services while addressing a $642 million deficit over the next two fiscal years. Lurie announced the proposal in San Francisco on Monday, June 1, 2026, presenting it as a spending plan built around fiscal discipline, service protection and preparation for possible federal funding cuts. San Francisco Budget Plan Focuses on Services and Deficit Control The pro

Credit Card Swipe Fees Raise Costs for U.S. Shoppers and Stores Credit card swipe fees are adding pressure on U.S. shoppers and small businesses as more purchases move away from cash. Retailers say the fees charged on card transactions are becoming a larger cost of doing business, with some of that burden reflected in everyday prices. At a Tiger Fuel gas station and convenience store near the Blue Ridge Mountains in Ruckersville, Virginia, managers say t