Hopes stirred by recent talks involving U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — which markets read as a step toward de-escalation and a possible diplomatic path to end the war — have delivered an abrupt shock to… Read More ›
Month: August 2025
Indian Shrimpers Pivot to New Markets and Value-Addition to Blunt 50% U.S. Tariff
Faced with an effective 50% tariff on Indian goods bound for the United States, shrimp farmers along India’s southern coast are scrambling to protect livelihoods and preserve an industry that accounts for a large share of the country’s seafood exports…. Read More ›
U.S. retail sales rise in July as auto purchases and online promotions boost spending; cooling job market threatens future demand
U.S. retail sales posted a solid uptick in July, offering a short-term boost to the economy and easing some concerns that consumer momentum was evaporating. Yet beneath headline gains lie familiar vulnerabilities — a softer labor market, rising import-driven prices… Read More ›
U.S. Cancels India Trade Talks, Raising Stakes as Tariff Fight Deepens Amid Strategic Fallout
In a move that underscores the escalating tension between Washington and New Delhi, scheduled trade negotiations set for August in India have been abruptly canceled—with no official confirmation, though multiple sources report the postponement. The shift follows a sweeping expansion… Read More ›
Resilient Trade and Domestic Investment Drive Japan’s Surprise GDP Surge
Japan’s economy delivered a stronger-than-expected performance in the second quarter, expanding at a pace well above market forecasts and surprising many analysts who had anticipated a slowdown under the weight of new U.S. trade tariffs. The results mark the fifth… Read More ›
New U.S. Workforce Playbook: Downsizing, Buyouts and a Political Reordering of the Civil Service
The U.S. government is preparing for one of the most significant workforce reductions in recent decades, with the administration signaling that around 300,000 civilian employees are expected to leave federal service this year. Officials say the move is aimed at… Read More ›
India’s Uphill Battle in Reining in Jane Street’s High-Speed Trading Game
India’s market watchdog faced one of its most difficult enforcement challenges in recent years when it took on Jane Street, the Wall Street trading powerhouse known for lightning-fast algorithms and complex derivatives strategies. The fight revealed gaps in India’s ability… Read More ›
Bullish Fed Signals, Regulatory Reform and Institutional Inflows Propel Bitcoin to New Record
Bitcoin has surged to unprecedented highs, driven by a powerful convergence of factors that are reshaping investor sentiment. A renewed wave of optimism surrounding Federal Reserve rate cuts, broadening regulatory acceptance, and sustained institutional buying have combined to propel the… Read More ›
Brazil’s Surge and Tariffs Erode U.S. Grip on China’s Soybean Market
U.S. soybean exports to China — once the backbone of America’s agricultural trade — are facing a decisive shift as Brazilian and Argentine suppliers strengthen their foothold in the world’s largest oilseed market. The change, driven by a mix of… Read More ›
U.S. Manufacturers Turn to AI to Rapidly Adapt Supply Chains Amid Trump Tariff Shocks
As new tariff measures from the Trump administration reshape global trade flows, U.S. manufacturers are increasingly leaning on artificial intelligence to keep production lines moving and costs in check. The latest wave of duties—targeting sectors from machinery and metals to… Read More ›