A federal appeals court this week dealt a significant legal blow to the administration’s most expansive tariff measures, ruling that the president exceeded his authority in imposing sweeping, economy-wide duties under emergency powers. The decision voids much of the so-called… Read More ›
Month: August 2025
AI and Child Online Safety: How Global Measures Are Shaping the Future of the Internet
The push to protect children online is accelerating worldwide, and artificial intelligence is at the heart of this new wave of safety measures. From legislative action in Europe and North America to tech-led initiatives in Asia and Africa, countries are… Read More ›
Retail Panic as U.S. Ends De Minimis Exemption: Global Brands Scramble to Rethink Supply Chains
The sudden end of the United States’ de minimis exemption has sent a jolt through global retail, e-commerce and logistics networks, forcing brands large and small to reprice, reroute and renegotiate overnight. What was once an obscure customs rule —… Read More ›
Strong Domestic Demand and Investment Lift India to 7.8% Growth — Tariffs Now Cloud the Outlook
India’s economy grew at a surprisingly strong annual pace of 7.8% in the April–June quarter, far outstripping many forecasters and underlining the country’s role as a global growth engine. The print, led by brisk services activity, resilient manufacturing and a… Read More ›
U.S. to Tighten Rules on Chipmaking in China to Protect Technology Edge and Supply Chains
The U.S. has moved to make it more difficult for leading semiconductor manufacturers to expand or equip advanced chip production in China, a policy aimed squarely at slowing the transfer of sensitive technologies and protecting national security. The measures target… Read More ›
China’s Seazen’s Token Push Highlights New Push to Turn Property into Tradeable Digital Assets
Chinese developer Seazen’s decision to set up a digital assets institute in Hong Kong and explore tokenizing property income and intellectual property has landed at a moment of high interest in the financial world. For a major developer still navigating… Read More ›
Why European Banks Have Rallied: Rates, Returns, Repairs and Investor Appetite
European bank shares have staged a remarkable rebound this year, delivering some of the market’s strongest gains and drawing fresh attention to the sector’s turnaround. The rally is not the result of a single force but rather a confluence of… Read More ›
End of India’s Betting App Boom and What the Ban Means for the Industry’s Future
India’s meteoric rise in real-money gaming apps—from fantasy sports to card games—has come to an abrupt halt with the government’s sweeping ban. Tracing its evolution and examining the fallout, this article explores how a once-thriving sector was built up, how… Read More ›
Report Warns AI May Erode Entry-Level Opportunities for Young U.S. Workforce
A new research report reveals a substantial 13% decline in employment among young American workers in AI-exposed roles — a trend that could reshape the labor market for a generation. By examining payroll records spanning millions of workers, the study… Read More ›
Consumer Spending and Trade Flux Propel U.S. GDP to 3.3% Growth in Q2
The U.S. economy delivered a stronger-than-expected performance in the second quarter, expanding at a 3.3% annualized rate—up from the initial 3.0% estimate and exceeding forecasts. This rebound reflects a combination of resilient consumer spending, domestic demand strength, and pronounced trade… Read More ›