U.S. stocks rose on Wednesday, supported by inflation data that was cooler than anticipated, which helped halt a steep selloff. However, the ongoing escalation of President Donald Trump’s disruptive, multi-front tariff war limited the gains. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both ended the day higher, with the latter receiving a strong lift from tech and […]
Global Standard is joining the Make the Label Count coalition, bringing its expertise and leadership to ensure that perspectives from across the supply chain are considered and integrated. Make the Label Count is a global alliance of stakeholders in the natural fibre industry, including producers, manufacturers, brands, standards organisations, and environmental advocates. The coalition aims […]
Shares of Tata Steel witnessed a 2% rise [1] on Wednesday after global financial services firm JPMorgan revised its price target for the stock, forecasting a potential 20% upside. The brokerage reaffirmed its “overweight” rating, highlighting the company’s improved earnings outlook, particularly in its European operations, as a key driver for optimism. The stock gained […]
PlasticFree, a pro-business solution for designers and marketers looking for plastic-free, sustainable alternatives, has launched a free program, “PlasticFree Forever,” to empower students to combat global plastic pollution. The program, which is funded by Ancestors of Tomorrow, provides human-validated case studies, proof points, and instruction on regenerative materials. PlasticFree wants to provide students with the […]
President Donald Trump has escalated trade tensions by threatening further tariffs [1] on imports, following retaliatory measures from the European Union and Canada. “Whatever they charge us, we’re charging them,” Trump told reporters at the White House. The ongoing dispute stems from Trump’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on steel imports, which he argues […]
SMS group has completed the automation system upgrade for the hot strip no.1 at PT Krakatau Steel (Persero), Tbk. PT Krakatau Steel (PTKS) has reached a significant milestone with the successful production of its first sellable coil at its facility in Cilegon. This achievement marks PTKS’s return to the Indonesian market as a producer of […]
