Trade

A rebound in North America, France's surge to best August on record, and Latin America's growth are sustaining cinema's comeback, though China remains important despite mixed performance.

Banks guarantee payment when exporters and importers are strangers. How the mechanics work, what the rules require, and why the cost and complexity remain standard practice.

Sovereign wealth funds manage $13 trillion globally through commodity revenues and fiscal surpluses. Learn how they're governed, structured and deployed in markets.

The H-1B registration system shifted from random selection to wage-based weighting in 2026, dramatically changing employer and applicant odds.

India's 1.64-million-tonne EU steel quota cuts tariffs under the draft trade deal, but a separate EU carbon pricing mechanism still applies to all volumes.

Auction sales at the three largest houses doubled in H1 2026. The rebound reflects demographic shifts in wealth transfer and changing collecting patterns among women and younger buyers.

The Librarian of Congress picks 25 films yearly from public nominations and expert advice for America's official film preservation list. Here's the process.

New rules on recyclability, empty space, and materials took effect August 12. Businesses must register, report data, and overhaul packaging design—or face shipment holds and fines.