The latest pause in hostilities between the United States and Iran reflects a growing recognition that protecting commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has become central to preventing a wider regional conflict and safeguarding global energy markets. After a… Read More ›
Day: June 29, 2026
Export Recovery Drives China’s Economic Rebound
China’s economy is showing renewed signs of stabilisation after losing momentum earlier in the second quarter, with stronger export activity emerging as the principal force supporting improvements in manufacturing and broader business activity. Recent surveys, trade data and economists’ assessments… Read More ›
South Korea’s AI Leadership Strategy Hinges on Expanding Semiconductor Capacity Beyond Seoul
South Korea has unveiled one of its most ambitious industrial strategies in decades, placing semiconductor manufacturing and artificial intelligence at the centre of its long-term economic agenda as the government seeks to strengthen the country’s position in the rapidly evolving… Read More ›
Rising AI Costs Are Driving Businesses Toward Cheaper Models and Multi-Model Strategies
The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence across industries is prompting companies to rethink how they deploy the technology, as rising operating costs increasingly outweigh the benefits of relying exclusively on the most advanced AI models. Businesses that initially embraced premium… Read More ›
AI Investment Boom Creates New Divide Between Economy and Markets
The United States economy continues to display surprising resilience, supported by steady employment, healthy consumer spending and sustained corporate investment. Yet financial markets are sending a markedly different message, with investors becoming increasingly cautious about richly valued technology companies and… Read More ›