A view of the U.S. Capitol on September 29, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images For all the political firestorms they generate, government shutdowns historically have been nonevents for both markets and the economy. This time, though, could be different. That’s because President Donald Trump’s threat to make some federal government furloughs…
Markets have largely shrugged off previous government shutdowns, but this time could prove different if it shows U.S. government ineptitude has fallen to a new low. That could cause rating agencies to reexamine the high, but fragile condition of U.S. credit worthiness. On Monday the Labor Department said it’s preparing a contingency plan for what…
Here are some stand-out celebrity looks from Milan Fashion Week this past season, from Demi Moore’s knockout appearance at Gucci (and performance in The Tiger) to Meryl Streep’s viral moment as Miranda Priestly at Dolce & Gabbana. Serena Williams Serena Williams at the premiere of Spike Jonze and Halina Reijn’s short film The Tiger. Photo:…
Milan Fashion Week ended with a poignant show from Giorgio Armani, the legendary designer who passed away earlier this month. Leading up to that moving event, brands ranging from Ferragamo and Tod’s – both known for their footwear – to Bottega Veneta showed their latest collections. The week’s most awaited debut was designer Louise Trotter’s…
The Giorgio Armani spring/summer 2026 show was supposed to be a celebration of the brand’s 50th anniversary. Following the designer’s passing on September 4, however, the event turned into a moving tribute to Mr Armani, as he was known to fashion insiders. Long-time friends of the house such as Cate Blanchett and Richard Gere, who…
The Chinese foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong and the city government have slammed the latest edition of a US report on the local business environment, saying it continues to “maliciously smear and make unfounded and false accusations” against the national security law. The US State Department issued its “2025 Investment Climate Statements” report two…
The Chinese foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong and the city government have slammed the latest edition of a US report on the local business environment, saying it continues to “maliciously smear and make unfounded and false accusations” against the national security law. The US State Department issued its “2025 Investment Climate Statements” report two…
Chinese budget retailer Miniso plans to spin off its Top Toy brand and list it in Hong Kong, riding a wave of investor enthusiasm for Chinese toymakers and highlighting the city’s renewed status as a global fundraising hotspot. The business, which will remain a subsidiary of Guangzhou-based Miniso post spin-off, focuses on pop culture-inspired collectible…
“Do we continue forth … and hope for the best?’’ asked Arin Schultz, Naturepedic’s chief growth officer. “Or do we feel like we’re priced out and drop it altogether?’’ And if Naturepedic decides to continue with the rollout, “do we eat the cost or pass it on’’ to customers? Across the United States, lots of…
Community, a boutique in downtown Athens owned and founded by Sanni Baumgaertner, has introduced a special feature into her business techniques: sustainability, an element that she believes is rarely found elsewhere. “I think the mix of the focus on sustainability and the local economy and local supply chain seems to be unique to me,” Baumgaertner…