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Warning lights flash at Nissan after monster profit warning
Warning lights flash at Nissan after monster profit warning
Business and Economy
by  AFP

The road ahead looks treacherous for Nissan after the Japanese auto giant predicted an enormous loss just as US President Donald Trump's tariffs on car imports hit the industry. In any case, given the unpredictability of Trump's policies, analysts said it was unlikely that Nissan -- or any Japanese automaker -- would announce any major shift for now.

P&G cuts outlook as consumers pull back amid tariffs
P&G cuts outlook as consumers pull back amid tariffs
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Procter & Gamble cut its sales and profit forecast Thursday, citing a pullback in consumer behavior as uncertainty over tariffs and the economy cloud the picture. Consumers are adopting a "wait and see attitude" as they monitor stock market gyrations in light of tariff headlines and weigh uncertainty around the job market, mortgage rates and other factors, Schulten said.

Pope's death sparks betting frenzy for successor
Pope's death sparks betting frenzy for successor
Business and Economy
by  AFP

The date when Catholic cardinals will gather to select Pope Francis's successor is not yet known. - 'Inconsistent' - At least 15 days, and no more than 20 days after Pope Francis's death, 135 cardinal electors are due to take part in a conclave to pick a successor, usually from among their ranks.