Ivory Coast and Ghana, which together account for roughly half of global cocoa production, have found themselves at the center of a sales crisis that exposes structural vulnerabilities in how the world’s most important chocolate ingredient is marketed and financed…. Read More ›
Month: February 2026
Central Bank Independence Tested as Political Pressures Reshape Monetary Authority
Across advanced and emerging economies alike, central bankers are increasingly confronting a new kind of pressure — not from markets, but from elected leaders and insurgent political movements. As populist narratives gain traction and fiscal strains deepen, monetary authorities are… Read More ›
Corporate AI Overhauls Accelerate Workforce Redesign Across Tech and Finance
When a major fintech company recently announced plans to eliminate thousands of roles as part of an artificial intelligence overhaul, investors cheered and shares surged. But beyond the market reaction, the decision signaled something larger: AI is no longer confined… Read More ›
AI Infrastructure Surge Fuels Component Shortages, Lifting Prices of Consumer Electronics Worldwide
The global race to build artificial intelligence infrastructure is reshaping not only data centers and cloud platforms but also the cost structure of everyday electronics. As technology giants pour unprecedented sums into AI systems, demand for advanced memory chips has… Read More ›
Broadcom’s 3D Chip Bet Signals Next Phase of AI Hardware Scaling
Broadcom’s projection that it will ship at least one million 3D stacked chips by 2027 reflects more than an ambitious sales target. It marks a structural shift in how the semiconductor industry is approaching the physical limits of chip performance…. Read More ›
Charting Continuity and Change as Greg Abel Defines Berkshire’s Post-Buffett Era
When Warren Buffett relinquished the chief executive role at Berkshire Hathaway after six decades at the helm, the transition marked more than a change in title. It signaled the beginning of a structural evolution for one of the world’s most… Read More ›
On Accelerates Robotic Manufacturing Strategy in South Korea to Rewire Global Supply Chains
Swiss sportswear brand On has launched a highly automated footwear factory in Busan, South Korea, marking a decisive step toward reshaping how premium running shoes are manufactured and delivered. The facility, powered by industrial robots and advanced material-spraying technology, represents… Read More ›
Nvidia Signals Strategic Pivot as it Reengages Intel and AMD in CPU Arena
Nvidia’s meteoric rise has been fueled by graphics processing units that power artificial intelligence servers, but Chief Executive Jensen Huang is now preparing investors for a new competitive phase—one that re-centers the central processing unit in the architecture of modern… Read More ›
Asia Recalibrates as U.S. Tariff Reversal Reopens Trade Uncertainty
The immediate future of Asia’s export-driven economies has become more complex after the United States Supreme Court struck down large portions of the tariff framework that had reshaped global trade flows. While the court’s decision halted the collection of certain… Read More ›
Judicial Reversal Forces Trump Administration to Halt Emergency Tariff Collections, Reshaping Trade and Fiscal Calculus
The United States is preparing to stop collecting a tranche of import tariffs after the Supreme Court ruled that the emergency powers used to impose them did not authorize such sweeping trade measures. The decision compels U.S. Customs and Border… Read More ›