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Wall Street Banks’ Stellar Profits Mute Trade War Anxiety as Markets Prioritize Earnings Over Escalation
Despite a deepening trade rift between Washington and Beijing, global markets are sending a clear signal: corporate profits still matter more than politics — at least for now. As the U.S. ramps up its industrial policy and China counters with… Read More ›
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Europe’s AI Expansion Tests Limits of Water Resources in Its Driest Regions
As Europe accelerates its race to lead in artificial intelligence, a new front in the climate debate is emerging — one that pits digital progress against environmental sustainability. The continent’s growing network of AI data centers, essential for powering machine… Read More ›
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China’s Leadership Gathers to Chart Strategic Response as U.S. Tensions Intensify
As Washington and Beijing enter one of their most strained periods in decades, China’s leadership is preparing to convene a pivotal meeting that will define the nation’s political and economic direction for the rest of the decade. The “Fourth Plenum”… Read More ›
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How Auto Sector Bankruptcies Exposed New Fault Lines in Wall Street’s Credit Machinery
The recent collapse of two major auto-related firms — First Brands Group and subprime lender Tricolor — has sent tremors through Wall Street’s complex web of credit markets, reigniting fears about hidden vulnerabilities in the global financial system. While neither… Read More ›
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How U.S. Tariffs Are Forcing India’s Textile Exporters to Pivot Toward Europe and Redefine Global Trade Strategy
India’s textile exporters are undergoing one of their most significant market realignments in decades, shifting focus toward Europe as punitive U.S. tariffs disrupt trade flows and erode margins. The decision by Washington to double tariffs—raising them to as high as… Read More ›
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Middle East Emerges as a New Hotspot for Chinese Tourists Amid Golden Week Travel Boom
Chinese tourists are reshaping global travel flows, and this year’s Golden Week has marked a defining shift in that trend: the Middle East is emerging as a major new destination. A combination of relaxed visa regimes, increased direct flights, cultural… Read More ›
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China’s Export Resilience Masks Rising Risk from U.S. Trade Escalation
China’s exports in September turned in a robust rebound—rising by about 8.3 percent year-on-year—surpassing many forecasts and signaling that exporters are still finding demand abroad despite mounting friction with Washington. But behind that strength lies a fraught calculus: Beijing’s heavy… Read More ›
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Silicon Valley on Edge as Fears Mount of an AI Crash
In the heart of tech innovation, caution is creeping back into conversations once dominated by boundless optimism. Across boardrooms, trading desks, and investor networks in Silicon Valley, there’s growing anxiety that the AI boom—hailed as a paradigm-shifting era—may be hurtling… Read More ›
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Trump Escalates China Clash with Sweeping 100% Tariff and Broad Software Export Restrictions
The escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing entered a new phase this week as U.S. President Donald Trump announced a sweeping escalation in trade and tech policy: a “100% additional tariff” on imports from China and “export controls on “any… Read More ›
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Global Chip Industry Faces New Turbulence as China Tightens Rare-Earth Exports
The global semiconductor industry is on high alert as China enforces sweeping new restrictions on rare-earth exports, a move that threatens to disrupt the intricate and interdependent network of chip manufacturing. These critical minerals — essential for producing advanced chips,… Read More ›