On Tuesday, Foxconn, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, said it expects the second half of this year to be “in a better direction” since COVD-19 lockdown appears to be easing in Shanghai. “We are quite confident in the stability of… Read More ›
In a significant development Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said, Ankara cannot allow countries that support terrorism to in NATO, in reference to Finland and Ankara’s bid to join the military alliance. “For as long as Tayyip Erdogan is the head… Read More ›
Efforts by Bern to refresh free trade agreement with China have hit roadblocks stemming from China’s dismal human rights record. In 2013, both countries had signed a free trade agreement, marking Beijing’s first such deal with an economy in continental… Read More ›
In a statement German Economy Minister Robert Habeck expressed concerns over the European Union’s unity on Russia, saying he is seeing signs that they are “starting to crumble”. Habeck made the comments ahead of a summit to discuss an oil… Read More ›
China’s expanding exports of chicken, processed meat and dairy products are revealing a shift in the country’s role in global food markets. Once heavily dependent on imported proteins in several categories, Chinese producers are increasingly using industrial scale, technological investment… Read More ›
Britain’s stronger-than-expected economic performance in August has provided a welcome boost to the government ahead of its next budget, but the figures also reveal how dependent recent growth may be on a relatively narrow group of expanding industries. Increased activity… Read More ›
Expectations for United States monetary policy have shifted as stronger-than-anticipated inflation has weakened the case for further interest-rate cuts. Major brokerages are increasingly considering the possibility that the Federal Reserve will raise rates again before the end of 2026, reflecting… Read More ›
Growing demand for credit protection linked to American technology companies is exposing a financial vulnerability beneath the artificial intelligence boom. While AI developers and infrastructure providers have attracted substantial investment, the cost of insuring against potential defaults has increased as… Read More ›
The prospect of additional Russian diesel reaching United States and international markets exposes a tension between immediate energy affordability and the longer-term strategic objectives of American foreign policy. President Donald Trump announced that Russia would supply substantial quantities of diesel… Read More ›
The United States stock market’s four-year advance highlights the extraordinary influence of artificial intelligence investment on corporate earnings, investor expectations and market valuations. The current bull market began after the S&P 500 reached its closing low in October 2022, and… Read More ›
The European Union and China have reached an understanding intended to reduce Chinese hybrid vehicle exports to Europe, offering a temporary route away from escalating trade tensions. The October 2026 arrangement also addresses European access to the Chinese market and… Read More ›
The decline of China’s state-backed logistics data platform LOGINK illustrates why control over digital infrastructure does not automatically translate into lasting geopolitical influence. Once viewed by American officials as a potential strategic instrument capable of revealing movements across international shipping… Read More ›
India’s ambition to become a major centre for artificial intelligence is driving large investments in data centres, computing infrastructure and digital services. The government sees this expansion as an opportunity to attract technology capital, strengthen domestic computing capacity and position… Read More ›
The global luxury industry is confronting a difficult combination of weaker consumer spending, geopolitical uncertainty and tighter tax enforcement in China, one of its most important markets. For companies that built their expansion strategies around affluent consumers in China and… Read More ›
