Brazil-China dealmaking sends a message to Washington

As Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrives in China today, his visit marks Brazil’s return to the diplomatic stage among the Global South — but also reveals a growing distance from geopolitical questions preoccupying the West.

Main Street investors bet on comeback for regional banks

Forget the banking crisis — Main Street’s retail investors have barreled into embattled bank stocks. It looks like nothing tempts people to bet on an industry more than bargain prices, even if they’re caused by the fear of imminent collapse.